Planning a trip to Copenhagen soon? You can earn some pretty neat (and free) items as a “green” tourist. The city announced it will reward sustainable behavior by offering free services and goods to tourists who visit Copenhagen and perform actions to reduce their impact on the city’s ecosystem.
Called CopenPay, this new program offers free activities and experiences like kayak rentals, guided museum tours and vegetarian lunch in exchange for doing things like cycling, volunteering and helping with clean-up programs.
What are some other ways to have an eco-friendly holiday in Copenhagen? Head to National Gallery of Denmark with plastic waste and take part in a workshop to turn it into a piece of art. Take public transport or bike to Copenhagen’s iconic heating plant to have the unique experience of skiing down its slope on the building’s roof.
“We want visitors to make conscious, green choices and hopefully end up getting even better experiences while they visit,” said Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, CEO, Wonderful Copenhagen. “Through CopenPay we therefore aim to incentivize tourists’ sustainable behavior while enriching their cultural experience of our destination.”
It’s easy to participate. Simply show your train ticket, arrive on a bicycle, or present some other proof of green actions to redeem your rewards. Updates on available attractions and rewards can be found here. The pilot project will run through Aug. 11.
Read This Next
#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedTrends / Top Trends
Oct 15, 2024The Next Generation of Tree House Resorts Models Sustainability, Whimsy and Escapism
When filmmakers were producing the 2020 Apple TV series Home, they had no idea a pandemic would create such a captive audience for the show about architect Elora Hardy’s futuristic bamboo tree houses in Bali. Since then, travelers’ quests for escapist wellness and nature retreats prove more powerful than ever, fueling interest — and investment — in deluxe, sustainable accommodations around the globe.
Hotel
Oct 15, 2024The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection Announces Return of Original Round Table
Following a six-month renovation, the original Round Table at The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection returns! Since its beginnings more than 100 years ago, the Round Table has been known for hosting literary greats, including Dorothy Parker, Franklin Adams, Robert Benchley, Edna Ferber, Harold Ross, Robert Sherwood, Alexander Woollcott and more. In 1919, these New York City creatives, self-appointed members of The Vicious Circle, would meet for lunch and be seated at the Round Table. Newly refurbished, the Round Table is once again set to host societal disruptors, tastemakers and more for cultural conversations.
Hotel
Oct 14, 2024When is a Budget Hotel Worth It?
No one can deny staying in a luxury hotel is preferrable when traveling. However, are there times when a budget hotel is just the better option? Here are a few times when that may just be the case.
North America
Oct 11, 2024Swingers Las Vegas Debuts “Crazy Golf” This November
Swingers Las Vegas, an adults-only crazy golf experience, opens at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Nov. 8. The 40,000-square-foot immersive venue boasts an English country house-inspired design.
Airlines
Oct 11, 2024Icelandair Now Connects Nashville with Reykjavik
Starting May 16, 2025, Icelandair will offer travelers flights between Music City and the Land of Fire and Ice. The airline will serve four weekly flights between Nashville (BNA) and Reykjavik (RKV), making Iceland even more accessible to those in the Southeast United States.
Hotel
Oct 10, 2024Review: Cleveland Marriott East
A recent road trip brought me for a short overnight stay to Cleveland Marriott East. Situated right off the interstate, the location was ideal for getting on and off the road quickly. Additionally, the property sat adjacent to a high-end outdoor shopping development for easy access to a handful of restaurants and entertainment.
ShareThis