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10 April 2025

Germany's top sustainable tourism destinations announced

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An illustrative photo of green forest near the lake.

The German Federal Environment Ministry announces winners of the 2022/2023 Sustainable Tourism Competition, recognising Bliesgau, Oberstdorf, and Vorpommern for their commitment to eco-friendly tourism.

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German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety

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Geographical descriptors

Germany

Organisation Type

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection highlights the winners of the 2022/2023 Federal Competition for Sustainable Tourism Destinations. The Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve won in the "advanced" category, while Oberstdorf and Vorpommern were joint winners in the "starter" category. The competition recognises destinations committed to environmentally and socially responsible tourism, promoting sustainable practices across Germany. For a detailed overview of best practices, including examples, case studies, challenges, benefits, and outcomes, please refer to the attached link (The original piece available only in German).

#Destination management #Sustainable destinations #Responsible travel 

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