You want to make your next trip sustainable, but don't know how yet? Here you will find tips, tools and links for climate-friendly and fair travel planning. Four principles for travel planning:
Clarify your wishes
Before you start planning your trip on the Internet, take some time and think about what you expect from the trip. Fun, relaxation, adventure or exotic cultures? Once you have clarified that, you can better decide where you want to go. If you stay locally, the journey is shorter and the climate is better preserved. If you travel far, it is more harmful to the climate, but certain cultures can only be experienced at a distance.
Stays as long as possible
If you long for foreign cultures that can only be reached by plane, you can put your CO2 emissions into perspective by staying as long as possible. This also offers you the chance to dive deeper into the culture. So why not do "Work and Travel" or help out with a local aid organization?
Live like a local
If you really want to experience a country, get involved in the life of the locals. Get to know the perfect city guide while couchsurfing. Use public transport. Go to the market. Visit the small restaurant where Nonna still cooks for herself. The local people benefit from your visit and you fill your backpack with special experiences.
Sustainable travel is not only worthwhile for the environment: myclimate organizes a travel competition at the end of each school year. Send us your climate-friendly travel plans and win a financial contribution or other attractive prizes. The next travel competition will take place in summer 2024.
INFORMATION ON THE TRAVEL COMPETITION
Calculate the CO2 emissions of your journey with this app (available in German only)
Learn more about sustainable travel (available in German only)
Need more inspiration?
Young people from Olten share their ideas for sustainable travel
Would you like to find out more about sustainable travel and what options you have? We have compiled a list of useful links for you that will help you to make your travels more environmentally friendly - be it through sustainable means of transport, conscious accommodation choices or exciting local activities. Let yourself be inspired and discover how easy it can be to travel responsibly and have unforgettable experiences!
