Ecotourism Norway
Awarded to businesses that hold a high international level in ecotourism.
Nordic Swan
The Nordic Swan indicates that a product satisfies strict requirements relating to energy efficiency, materials, and chemicals.
Eco-Lighthouse
This certification requires holders to fulfil specific requirements relating to energy use, waste disposal, transportation, procurement, and the working environment.
Blue Flag
A prestigious global label for beaches and marinas.
Green key
Global eco label for accommodation providers and attractions.
ISO 14001
Given to enterprises with a high-quality environmental management system pursuant to the ISO 14001 standard.
On Visitnorway, you can search for eco-certified providers under Green Travel:
To help you recognise certified products easily, look for the green tuft of grass logo:
Destinations that can show that they are seriously striving to become more sustainable are awarded this label for a period of three years. This is a great initiative that encourages destinations to act in a more sustainable way.
While many destinations work hard to become more sustainable, only a few qualify for the honour of being certified. It takes years to obtain the standard – destinations must be able to offer the best possible experiences for their visitors, while reducing the negative impact of tourism. In addition, they must work continually to improve their business practices and relations to the local community and culture, in line with the principles of sustainability.
Although the label doesn't mean that these destinations are 100% sustainable, it does indicate that they have made a commitment to work hard towards becoming more sustainable.
