Responsible Tourism in Copenhagen
Responsible tourism for the responsible touristIn these modern times of climate change and environment awareness, more people are demanding that their holidays be not only responsible but self-sustainable as well. It is with that in mind that sees many of the attractions in Copenhagen up for Responsible Tourism Awards, the leading of which is the biking culture which is prevalent there.
Known as the 'City of Bikes' Copenhagen can be reached with direct flights from Birmingham, where you can begin your responsible holiday. With over 35% of all residents of Copenhagen biking to and from work or study, clocking up an impressive 1.2 million kilometres per year, they could easily cover the distance to the moon and back - twice!
With over 390 kilometres of dedicated biking lanes with special traffic lights for cyclists, biking around Copenhagen is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the city's culture while taking in all the rest that this wonderful city has to offer. A vast array of festivals take place in this nation of bike lovers, as well as a wide range of biking events from the Road World Champions Ships, the BMX World Championships, and the Para Cycling Road World Championship.
So if you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, enjoy a holiday which is active and informative but keeps you close to the culture of your host city, join those who are widely acknowledged to be the world's most bike-crazy nation and be sure that you are being just as responsible as those in the city you are visiting.
