Sustainable energy in Denmark:
- Denmark has gained the position as one of the world’s leading wind turbine nations. Magnificent white wind turbines have become a natural part of the countryside, much as the yellow colza fields, the blue waters of the inlets and the purple heather hills. Read more about wind energy
- Denmark also holds a place in the top league with solar energy. On the charming island of Ærø south of Funen, the world’s largest solar panel system is being created. On a smaller scale, solar energy technologies are becoming more and more common in private homes.
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Danes are very eco-consious and the development towards a more sustainable society in Denmark is comprehensive.
In just 10 years, water consumption in Denmark has fallen 40%, farmers are using fewer herbicides and pesticides, companies have adopted environmental policies and the range of eco-label products available is increasing by the year. Ecology has become an integrated part of the Danish way of living. Because it makes sense.
Sustainability is a very important aspect of Denmark's tourism industry as well and a lot of hotels work to reduce the environmental impact of your stay.
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Transport
While other cities struggle to become more bicycle-friendly, Denmark has been this for ages.
32% of Copenhagen's eco-centric city's commuters travel on two wheels. Only 30% drive, and the rest walk (5%), take the train (13%) or the bus (20%).
When you visit Denmark's largest cities Aarhus and Copenhagen you can rent City Bikes. The specially-designed bicycles is placed around the central areas for public use. The Bikes provide a means of efficient, fast, and non-polluting transportation throughout cities and are a great alternative to cars and taxis.
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Green AccomodationDenmark founded its own eco-certification for green hotels, The Green Key, in 1994 which is an attempt to get hotels to economize on resources and help the environment. Many of the larger hotels´have received the green key and work to reduce the environmental impact of your stay. They don't necessarily brand their properties as eco-hotels, but the practices are likely to be there. There are 56 separate criteria for certification, including use of chemicals, water and energy consumption, waste recycling and food preparation. Read more about the Green Key
Organic gastronomyFrom a gastronomic point of view, things have never been better in Denmark than they are right now. The country's heritage food culture and its classic dishes are still alive and kicking, but over the last few years they have been joined by a more up-to-date cuisine. Inspiration from cities around the world goes hand in hand with a more visionary ecological perspective. Read more about organic gastronomy |
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The Marguerite Route
A network of roads called "Marguerite ruten" takes you through the most scenic routes in Denmark. Brown-white-yellow Marguerite signs mark the Marguerite Route, which takes you on a 3,500-km long drive through the country. You pass more than 200 of our major attractions – not to mention picturesque villages, hilltops with breathtaking views, airy beechwoods and much more! Read more about the Marguerite Route
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Destination 21
The organisation, Destination 21 was founded in 1997 to help promote sustainable tourism.
A Destination 21 can be a municipality or a large region in which the business community, tourism and public authorities work together to develop the region into a sustainable destination that will be environmentally, economically and socially equitable.
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