Finland’s untouched and pristine nature is at the core of Finnish life and its sanctity is paramount for all Finns – and visitors alike, we hope. Living sustainably and in harmony with the environment is deep-rooted here and is an essential element of responsible travel.
If you’re looking for greener and more sustainable companies and destinations in Finland, look no further. On this page, you’ll find the destinations and companies that have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label by Visit Finland.
WHAT IS THE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL FINLAND LABEL?
To help the tourism industry in Finland to adopt sustainable practices, Visit Finland has developed the Sustainable Travel Finland programme. The programme is designed for Finnish tourism companies and destinations to develop more sustainable practices.
The participants that have undergone the STF programme and fulfilled the criteria, get the Sustainable Travel Finland label. So, when you spot a destination or a company that has the Sustainable Travel Finland label, you know they take sustainability seriously. And don’t worry – the companies and destinations will also be audited regularly.
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Posio Lapland
Destination
In Posio Lapland pristine nature blends with culture in perfect harmony. Korouoma canyon, Riisitunturi national park, Lake Livojärvi "the Riviera of Lapland" and Pentik-mäki cultural center create unique surroundings for enjoying the magic of Lapland.
Port of Helsinki
Helsinki is the busiest passenger port in Europe, and the Port of Helsinki Ltd creates a seamless framework for sea traffic. The Port is Finland’s leading general port for foreign trade and serves the well-being of the whole country and has significant positive effects to the economy and employment.
Active camping oy
Traditional camping on the bank of the river, surrounded by forest, peaceful atmosphere and beautiful nature landscapes. You can color your stay with activities such are sports on nature, photography, hiking, fishing, rent a canoe, kayak or a boat. Summer season in our region is full of events. Camping comprises of 40 caravan pitches and 13 cottages. To complete your comfortable stay we have saunas, playground for kids, dancing floor under the roof, cabinets for events and etc. All these facilities will make your holiday warm, relaxing, funny, cosy and joyful.
Naali Lodge
In southern Lapland, nestled in a pine forest, surrounded by lakes, Naali Lodge offers multi-activity stays to experience the raw and preserved nature in small groups of people up to eight. Enjoy the calm of our traditional buildings renovated in 2018 to rest and regenerate for a night or a week.
Hyvärilä – Youth and Holiday Centre
Hyvärilä is like a small village in the middle of nature. It offers plenty of activities all year round. Hyvärilä is a former farm located by the beautiful Lake Pielinen in North Karelia. Hyvärilä is also an excellent venue for a holiday, sports or different events.
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna is a sea fortress located in the coast of Helsinki. The fortress is a Unesco World Heritage Site and a suburb of Helsinki with around 800 residents. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors. The fortress is easily accessed all year.
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Matka is a travel service company of all-round services operating in almost 25 localities throughout Finland. The main business of Pohjolan Matka comprises bus and travel agency services. Our main values are responsibility, expertise, positivity and domestic family business.
Säynätsalo Town Hall
The Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of architect Alvar Aalto’s most significant works. It enjoys a unique position in the history of modern architecture. In this famous building, you can enjoy a guided tour but also stay overnight in one of the original apartments or guestrooms.
Salla Museum of War and Reconstruction
The museum’s permanent exhibition is a trip through time, from the beginning of the twentieth century to the 1960s, telling the history of Kuoloyarvi (Finnish: Kuolajärvi) i.e. Salla. The name of the municipality was changed to Salla in 1936. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the outdoor exhibition area of the museum can be visited, which highlights traditional livelihoods and the wartime, as well as local superstitions with the help of the Elfland tour. The Salla Museum has a café and museum shop. The Rajakievari tavern is located in the yard of the museum and it also functions as a venue for events and private bookings. The Rajakievari tavern exhibits tavern traditions and is also a space for changing exhibitions.
Eckerö Line
Eckerö Line is a shipping company whose vessels m/s Finlandia and m/s Finbo Cargo operate on the Finnish Gulf from Helsinki to Tallinn, sailing under Finnish flag. We are a diversified service company with a wide range of package tours for groups and individuals, conference, restaurant and retail services onboard, and freight transport.
Kaidan Kiho Villas
Kaidan Kiho Villas is small rural family company. We offer 4 high-class lakeside villas for rental. The cottages are fully prepared for a cosy stay from the moment our visitors arrive and we make sure that all guests find their stay delightful throughout their entire holiday.
Scandic Paasi
The hotel Scandic Paasi is located in the Siltasaari district, near the Hakaniemi Market Square, under the same roof as the Paasitorni Congress & Meeting Centre, in the eastern part of the city centre of Helsinki. The most popular sights of Helsinki, such as the Helsinki Cathedral and the Market Square, as well as the shopping streets and restaurants are just a short walk away. Hotel has 170 rooms and lobby bar, breakfast service.
