Tips for reducing your environmental impact during your stay
Would you like to take climate, resources and consumption into account when planning your holiday? Here you’ll find practical tips on the choices you can make along the way – from transport and accommodation to food, recycling and activities.
The individual tips have different objectives: some relate to transport-related CO₂ emissions, whilst others concern resource consumption, waste or environmental certifications.
Hop on Your Bike or Public Transport
A cycling holiday is the perfect choice in Denmark – and especially in the scenic Aarhus region. If you can’t bring your own bike from home, you can easily hire a city bike, a commuter bike or an electric scooter. There are also excellent options for using public transport when travelling to and within the Aarhus region. In Denmark, there are train services between the major cities, and from the smaller towns there are bus services to most attractions.
Stay at accommodation with certifications
In the Aarhus region, you’ll find accommodation with certifications such as Green Key and the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. Check the current certification status of each venue and read more about the criteria covered by the schemes.
Find restaurants with the Organic Cuisine Label
In the Aarhus region, you’ll find restaurants and cafés carrying the Organic Cuisine Label. This is a government-regulated labelling scheme that indicates the proportion of the food and drink purchased by the establishment that is organic. The label is available in bronze, silver and gold, depending on the proportion of organic produce.
REUSEABLE To-Go-Cups in Aarhus
In Aarhus, some cafés let you choose reusable returnable cups as an alternative to a disposable cup when you buy takeaway coffee or juice. You can quickly and easily return the cup to machines located throughout the city and get your deposit back.
Power for Your Electric Car
Charging stations for your electric vehicle can be found all across the Aarhus Region.
Shop second-hand
There are plenty of local, cosy flea markets in the Aarhus Region. Here, you can buy second-hand clothes and used items instead of new ones, thereby extending the products’ lifespan.
Rent Your Equipment
Save yourself the hassle of lugging equipment around or buying loads of new stuff you won’t use again. Instead, make the most of the fact that in many places you can hire things like bikes, canoes, kayaks, fishing tackle, mountain bikes and much more.
Enjoy nature – and be considerate
The Aarhus Region boasts forests, coastlines, lakes and other natural areas that are ideal for exploring on foot or by bike. When out in nature, please remember to show consideration for the environment, wildlife and other visitors. Follow the signposts, stay on the designated paths where required, and always take your rubbish with you.
Stick to your good habits
You’ve probably already got some good habits from home, but it can be easy to let them slip on holiday. Keep up those good habits – whether it’s sorting your rubbish, switching off lights and electronic devices when you’re not using them, or saving water. When you’re out and about, do bring your own water bottle and a bag or rucksack.
In Denmark, you can safely drink water straight from the tap – so feel free to top up your water bottle whilst you’re out and about.
Learn more about the Danish deposit return system for bottles
Tips for a more Green experiences
Enjoy a more Sustainable Holiday in the Aarhus Region
