Imagine the incredible diversity found across Europe! From Finland to the Azores and Malta to Ireland, 71 destinations have come together to promote sustainable tourism under the banner of the Eden Network. In these locations, you can experience unique activities such as walking on mires with bogshoes in Soomaa National Park (Estonia), enjoying the sounds of nature in the Star Park of Zselic (Hungary), interacting with bears in Wild Taiga (Finland), or savoring local cuisine alongside a chef in Durbuy (Belgium).
The primary objective of these destinations is to advance sustainable tourism practices. Destination Managers focus on engaging with the local community, ensuring that the population plays an integral role in tourism. Restaurants collaborate closely with local producers, transportation is organized with community needs in mind, and effective waste management is prioritized. In some cases, local currencies have even been introduced to keep financial transactions within the community.