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Sustainability - Vaasa

Sustainable Travel Finland Programme

Vaasa leads the way in green travel with the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) certification awarded to the Tourism Board (Visit Vaasa).

EcoCompass

Visit Vaasa is also EcoCompass certified, integrating sustainability into daily operations.

Eco-Friendly Attractions in Kotka

Finland, the happiest country in the world, the home of Santa Claus, with its clean, safe and accessible cities and captivating archipelago landscapes, offers an enriching experience for cruise travelers.

Maretarium

Maretarium in Kotka highlights Finland’s aquatic nature through sustainable operations, holding both the WWF Panda Award and Sustainable Travel Finland certificate.

Erämys Keisarin-Kosket

Adventure and wellness destination in Kotka, offering eco-friendly cabins and nature-based activities like rafting, certified by Sustainable Travel Finland and the Good Travel Seal.

Sunilan Kantola

Sunilan Kantola in Kotka, designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto, is a historic modernist site offering guided tours, accommodations, and events, and has earned the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Good Travel Seal for its commitment to sustainable tourism.

Parks

Kotka features five Green Flag–awarded parks for 2024–2025: Sapokka Water Park, Katariina Marine Park, River Park, Sibelius Park, and Fuksi Park giving access to beautiful green spaces for all.

Maritime Centre Vellamo

Maritime Centre Vellamo, a major museum and cultural centre in Kotka, holds the Green Key certificate and the Sustainable Travel Finland label.

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Important links
https://www.visitkotkahamina.fi/b2b/selvitimme-matkailun-aiheuttamat-hiilidioksipaastot-alueellamme/