On Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, between 10:00 and 20:00, the German Tourist Office organizes the German Days festival, an event that will promote sustainable travel to the main European tourist destination for Romanians. The event will be held at ParkLake Garden and will include traditional snacks, recycled art exhibitions, creative workshops for children and adults, musical moments and other surprises.
Germany promotes sustainable tourism in Bucharest
International demand for sustainable travel is growing. 69% of consumers globally want to have a positive impact on the environment through their daily activities, including travel.
This type of sustainable travel, also known as ecotourism, has become increasingly popular in recent years, with data showing that 40% of travelers are now prepared to travel exclusively outside the peak season and 64% are willing to consider less popular destinations to reduce overcrowding and negative environmental impact. This also indicates a preference for quieter, more authentic experiences, and in harmony with the principles of sustainable development.
In this context, Germany aims to capitalize on its assets as a sustainable destination, based on several pillars: the efficient use of resources, the promotion of local offers and products (14 localities in Germany are certified as sustainable travel destinations), environmental awareness (16 national parks, 104 natural parks, 16 UNESCO biosphere reserves), the promotion of alternative tourist routes that do not involve environmental pollution (300.000 km of marked walking routes, over 76.000 km of bicycle routes and 350 certified spa resorts) , sustainable accommodation facilities (more than 1.300 accommodation units are certified for a sustainable holiday), and last but not least, reducing the impact of means of transport on the environment.
Activities within the German Days
The "German Days" festival in Bucharest is the perfect opportunity for Germany to consolidate its status as the number 1 cultural destination for travelers from all over the world and to directly address the Romanian public as well. Starting at 11:00, there will be a meeting with members of the German Tourism Organization, followed by some artistic moments with classical music, exhibitions of recycled art by students from the Faculty of Architecture and Design, food trucks with traditional snacks, photo corners , e-bikes and creative recycling workshops suitable for children: canvas painting, workshops to create pots from recyclable materials and more.
All those interested are welcome to discuss holidays in Germany, the most important tourist attractions, but also about sustainability measures in the context of travel. Entry and participation in the workshops is free.