Germany offers many opportunities for environmentally and climate-friendly travel

Travel Talk with Ed Finn

Saturday, 18 February 2023 - 8 minutes

On Travel Talk today we chat to Mara van Rees from the German National Tourist Office about some exciting reasons why you should visit Germany in 2023. A sustainable holiday conserves natural resources, strengthens intercultural understanding and supports regional businesses. Many destinations and providers in Destination Germany are committed to this goal and are developing an increasing number of resource-saving offers that are good for the environment as well as for hosts and their guestsDeep forests, clear lakes, blooming heathland, fairytale valleys. Tidal flats and fine sandy beaches. Breathtaking mountain scenery. Rivers with grapes growing on the banks and home to historical treasures.

Germany has a vast array of natural landscapes, all of them stunning. Three UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites, 16 UNESCO biosphere reserves, 16 national parks and 106 nature reserves preserve this unique treasure, while 300,000 km of hiking trails and 76,000 km of cycle paths allow the public to enjoy it. A third of the total area of Germany is covered in forests, which have always been a much beloved place for people to come, as well as a green lung providing valuable oxygen. 12,000 lakes and thousands of rivers form natural biotopes and superb places for people to recharge their batteries. Discover hidden oases and reinvigorating retreats. Get inspired and discover the landscape that speaks to you!

Germany offers many opportunities for environmentally and climate-friendly travel: From sustainable accommodation and regional cuisine to green cities and fascinating nature experiences. Travel with us through a land full of amazing places. #FeelGoodGermany #GermanySimplyInspiring

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