Norway is one of our favorite destinations because of its impressive nature, deep fjords, snowy mountains, and rugged islands. The Norwegians themselves have long realized that their country offers a unique landscape, and that you have to take good care of it.
In Norway (and Sweden too), the so-called ‘everyone’s right’ applies, which means that nature belongs to everyone and you can pitch your tent or roll out your sleeping bag anywhere. The coastline, forests, and mountain areas are ‘free nature’ and by law freely accessible to everyone. And the great thing is, this right ensures that everyone also feels responsible for nature.
Sustainability
Partly because of this shared responsibility, Norway is one of the countries that attaches great importance to sustainability. Several regions and nature reserves bear the ‘Sustainable Destination’ label. This means that local entrepreneurs are committed to making and keeping their region attractive for tourists who consider sustainability important. They commit themselves to strict, sustainable principles, organize environmentally friendly activities, and prioritize ‘planet’ over ‘profit’.
Areas in Norway with a Sustainable Destination label
The Lyngen Alps, just above Tromsø, have been allowed to call themselves a ‘Sustainable Destination’ for quite a while now. The archipelagos of Lofoten and Vesterålen, the northern archipelago of Spitsbergen/Svalbard, and the Tromsø region have also received the coveted sustainability label in recent years. These are areas where we love to take you to show you how amazingly beautiful the world is.
