Sustainability

Four persons doing nature yoga in Torronsuo National Park

Nature is at the heart of Häme, and we are deeply committed to its preservation. Our responsibility towards our region encompasses several key aspects: promoting local initiatives, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring transparency in our operations. Visiting our region should be a source of joy, not guilt! Together, we can celebrate and protect the natural beauty of Häme.

You Can Make a Difference – Travel Responsibly

We encourage travelers to appreciate and protect nature by leaving no litter behind, sticking to designated paths, and respecting local culture and the environment. Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference by making responsible choices during their journey. On the site Ilmastodieetti.fi, you can learn about climate impacts, and with SITRA’s lifestyle calculator, you can test and plan your own sustainable lifestyle. On Visit Finland’s website, you can make your own pledge to respect Finland’s nature and culture. We hope that as many people as possible will promise to be responsible travelers and make a commitment to sustainability.

 

Woman leaning on a tree with her eyes closed in Torronsuo National Park, swamp scenery on the background.

Responsible traveller’s checklist

Travel and tourism inevitably have environmental impacts as people travel between different destinations. However, tourism also brings vitality to those destinations. A responsible traveler seeks out information and makes informed choices after careful consideration. Check out Visit Finland’s 11 sustainable travel tips for more insights.

Nature yoga in Torronsuo National Park.

Sustainable Travel Finland label

Visit Finland has developed the Sustainable Travel Finland -ohjelman to raise awareness of sustainable tourism. Visit Häme is also involved in the Sustainable Travel Finland programme and we are committed to adhering to the principles of sustainable tourism, which include fair cooperation, caring for nature, respect for cultural heritage, development of well-being, human rights and equality, favouring local products and services, investing in safety and quality, taking climate impacts into account, openly communicating about responsibility and developing responsible operations. We encourage all tourism businesses in Häme to pay attention to responsibility and to promote sustainable tourism.

Companies with the Sustainable Travel Finland label

Our region is home to many responsible tourism companies, some of which have already received the Sustainable Travel Finland label. Experience these sustainable services in Häme.

Learn more about sustainability in Häme

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    Responsible travellers and travel destinations – both are needed!

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