Environmental tip 2: Environmentally friendly travel

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Travel – embrace sustainable mobility

Vacation time is travel time. Keeping sustainability in mind when traveling is yet another way to make a valuable contribution toward environmental protection. You don’t need to make any sacrifices, simply more conscious decisions. We’ve compiled a few pragmatic tips and useful links for you here:

1. Where are you headed? Destinations in Switzerland are also fun and relaxing

  • Have you ever been to the “Swiss Grand Canyon” or did you know that J. R. R. Tolkien, who wrote “The Lord of the Rings”, was inspired by Swiss landscapes? 6 Swiss destinations reminiscent of far-flung places
  • Travel can also be stressful. Why not take a staycation on your own balcony or in your own back yard? Without having to pack a suitcase or rush to arrive on time?

2. Take a train through Europe instead of flying

  • Train travel generates considerably less CO₂ than driving a car or flying.
  • Many European destinations are easy to reach by train, with travel times actually comparable to flying if you include time spent at the airport.
  • Train stations are centrally located, which can simplify arrival and departure.
  • Night trains let you traverse long distances while sleeping, which also saves you the cost of accommodations for one night.

3. If air travel is unavoidable

  • Prioritize direct flights: Every layover increases your trip’s carbon footprint.
  • Take a train to the airport instead of traveling by car or taking a feeder (connecting) flight. Many carriers offer Rail&Fly tickets.
  • Economy instead of business: Per-person emissions are significantly lower in economy class.
  • Travel light: less luggage saves fuel.
  • If possible, prioritize options using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) when booking your flight or offset your CO₂ emissions – but do so through serious providers like atmosfair, for example.

4. Early planning prolongs the anticipation and can offer further advantages

5. Sustainable travel in your destination country

  • Use public transportation or take a bike instead of a rental car or taxi.
  • Drink tap water if it’s safe and avoid plastic bottle use.
  • Consume water and energy consciously, for example when using air conditioning and hot water.
  • Help out on clean-up campaigns: Litter collection campaigns combine commitment with a sense of community.
  • Select sustainable accommodations with environmental certifications or stay at a campsite.