Seven times in a row, Gothenburg has ranked as the world’s most sustainable destination according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index. Gothenburg city on the west coast of Sweden, home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and picturesque archipelago islands.
The top ranking goes to Gothenburg, Sweden, which has secured the title for the seventh time. The city is known for its environmental policies, including a project called the Gothenburg Green City Zone. This project tests new and sustainable transportation and infrastructure with the ultimate goal of being emission-free by 2030.
Additionally, the city’s airport has the highest Airport Carbon Accreditation certificate and includes a shuttle that runs on rapeseed oil. The southern islands are also completely car-free and only accessible through public transportation.
“Gothenburg once again demonstrates that we are a destination that is world-leading in sustainability. The tourism industry and many other parts of the city have been working diligently for several years to make the destination sustainable. We’ve also made efforts to promote Gothenburg as a sustainable city to both foreign journalists and visitors. It’s fantastic news that Lonely Planet is now recognizing us” says Peter Grönberg, CEO of Göteborg & Co.
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