Eco-friendly travel with Fjord Tours
Traveling in Norway can be difficult due to the large distances, rugged terrain, weather and climate, as well as the general infrastructure. This is often a challenge for visitors who prefer traveling in an eco-friendly way, as well as operators like us who want to offer the best eco-friendly solution for visitors to Norway.
In some cases, and because of great distances, an eco-friendly option is not always available or expedient. But we take pride in the fact that our largest and most popular tours use the eco-friendly options where available!
We are one of the larges tour providers in Norway and offer attractive tours in spectacular nature all over Norway. Our tours and means of transport are mostly based on already existing public transport systems. The key components in our tours are therefore trains and electrical fjord cruise boats, which minimizes the eco-footprint and maximizes the benefits of our tours!
Norway is in the forefront of using new and environmentally friendly technology, also within travel and transportation. The common philosophy amongst our inhabitants is that environmental conservation is everyone’s responsibility. On our most popular tour Norway in a nutshell®, travelers' journey through spectacular landscapes and fjords on trains, electric ferries and buses.
As well as focusing on the on the environmental aspect of our tours, we cooperate closely with local activity-, transport- and accommodation providers. We set strict requirements to our collaborators and ensure that they operate within our standards. We also support them in creating long-term environmental and economic sustainability within their community. This local value creation is important for us and for our collaborators!
We have since November 2010 been a certified Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) company. This is an eco-certification given to companies with a strong environmental strategy and focus on taking care of the environment in all the company's daily operations. Eco-Lighthouse is Norway's most widely used certification scheme for enterprises seeking to document their environmental efforts and demonstrate social responsibility. As early as in 2011 we also received the European Sustainable Toursism Award from The Vestas, when we were recognized as an example of a provider contributing to sustainable and responsible tourism in the category "Tour Package".
As one of the largest tour providers in Norway, we take our responsibilities seriously. Fjord Tours will continue to seek out the best ways of letting visitors experience Norway in an eco-friendly and enjoyable way.
We look forward to welcoming you to Norway!
Eco-friendly activities
We have loads of eco-friendly activities available all over Norway. This is just a small sample of some of our most popular alternatives. You can see all our activities here.
Sustainability in Norway
Sustainable travel in Norway
These days, more and more travellers are focused on sustainable travel. People want to experience their dream destinations while minimizing the negative impact on the local environment and community. Fortunately, Norway is one of the most sustainable countries in the world, and plenty of measures have been taken to ensure that travellers can enjoy an eco-friendly Norwegian holiday.
Ecotourism activities in Norway
More and more people are discovering ecotourism and are using it to explore some of the most fascinating destinations throughout Norway and the rest of the world. By 2023, the ecotourism industry is expected to grow to a total worth of over $338 billion, with over half of this growth coming from Europe.
Eco-friendly travel with Fjord Tours
Fjord Tours is a sustainable tour operator focusing on reducing the environmental footprints within tourism. We strive daily to make it easy for visitors to Norway to travel and explore in an eco-friendly way!
Sustainable eating trends
Norway is already publicly recognized by almost every foodie as being home to some of the tastiest cuisine options in the world, with some truly exquisite national recipes like lutefisk and pinnekjøtt originating in Nordic countries. But what you may not know is that Norway is also a leader in bio-farming and sustainable food production.