Sustainable Luxury Offerings Expand Across the Nordics

Image: Hoven Restaurant, Loen Skylift (Photo Credit: Marius Beck Dahle/The Nordics)

Last updated: 11:25 AM ET, Tue November 5, 2024

WHY IT RATES:?The Nordics unveils new sustainable luxury accommodations and experiences in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, blending comfort with environmental responsibility.?—Janeen Christoff, Managing Editor

?The Nordics, a sustainable tourism cooperation co-funded by the?European Union representing the countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and?Sweden is showcasing an exciting lineup of newly opened and soon-to-debut?eco-conscious accommodations and experiences. Thoughtful travelers can explore?a range of innovative new?destinations and stays that seamlessly blend comfort?with environmental responsibility, reflecting the region’s ongoing commitment?to sustainable tourism.

Denmark

Denmark offers several new sustainable?accommodations, including?Bella?Grande?in central Copenhagen?which opened earlier this year. Fully solar-powered and committed to using?organic?cotton linens while minimizing single-use packaging, the hotel plants a?tree for every booking made through its website.?Ny Hatten?s Seaside Hotel?in Silkeborg, which re-opened in 2023?after renovations, offers eco-friendly practices like utilizing renewable?energy sources and promoting local, organic cuisine amidst the lush landscapes?of Denmark’s Lake District.?Park?Lane Copenhagen, a 69-room?boutique hotel transformed from a 1920s cinema, is set to open in December,?while the new?25Hours?Hotel?on Paper Island, which?opened in July, both?combine luxury with thoughtful sustainable designs and?practices.

Finland

Finland's?sustainable hospitality scene is flourishing, starting with the?Solo?Sokos Hotel Pier 4, which opened this summer in Helsinki’s Katajanokka?district. Featuring wooden?architecture?and a serene maritime setting, the hotel aims to be the most?climate-friendly hotel in Finland, with sustainability guiding every aspect of?its operations. Further north,?The Fell?in Finnish?Lapland offers a?traditional log cabin experience atop a private fell in Kittil?, enriching the?guest experience with locally sourced produce and authentic winter activities?from local?entrepreneurs. In the Lakeland region,?Kanava Resort, nestled between two national parks, features nine?eco-friendly cabins with stunning views of Lake Saimaa. Near Helsinki,?Billn?s G?rd?provides a unique wellness retreat, blending modern?luxury with sustainable materials and local culinary delights.

Norway

Norway continues to innovate with various?new sustainable ventures. The new?Iris Restaurant?in Hardangerfjord offers an?unparalleled dining experience in a floating orb, utilizing locally?sourced?ingredients and renewable energy.?The?Kunstsilo Art Museum?in?Kristiansand, which opened in May 2024, repurposed an old grain silo into a compelling?art hub, emphasizing?sustainability and cultural preservation through its?diverse collection of contemporary and modern art. For an eco-friendly?adventure at sea, travelers can embark on the new?MS Brisen by?Brim Explorer, a hybrid-electric ship offering?sustainable cruises along Norway’s stunning coastline. The Hoven Lodge in Loen?will also soon open, blending luxury with sustainability amid?the stunning?Nordfjord landscape. Accessible via the?Loen Skylift, the lodge boasts energy-efficient?systems and activities like hiking and skiing designed to harmonize with nature.

Sweden

Sweden's dedication to sustainable?luxury is evident in its new accommodations.?Scandic?S?dra Kajen?in Stockholm,?which opened in June of this year, features a sky bar, climbing wall, and?wellness area with panoramic views of the harbor – perfect for?adventure-seeking guests. Also in Stockholm, the?Villa Dahlia, which opened in August 2024, offers a captivating?Italian?townhouse experience with 103 guest rooms and suites designed by celebrated?architect Per ?berg. Meanwhile,?The?Clarion Hotel Karlatornet?in?Gothenburg, set within Scandinavia's tallest?building at 246 meters, opened its?doors in September. It offers an extraordinary blend of luxurious?accommodations and sustainable practices, including trendy bars, a stylish?brasserie,?and a lavish spa.

SOURCE: The Nordics press release

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