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Honey production at the airport. © Avinor
Green travel If you feel it’s important to travel with the land here searching for nectar from flowers from the surrounding area. The honey is sold at the least possible environmental footprint, we airport. completely agree with you. Today, everyone knows how important it is to take care Getting here by bus and train Travel with public transport all over the region. of our planet, and we can all contribute Learn more on page 55. a little every day. We would like to make Greener fjords with electric boats it easier for you to be environmentally Rødne Fjord Cruise offers the world’s fastest, aware also while travelling. electrical catamaran in the Lysefjord. Or enjoy Choose Norway all year, not simply in summer!
An active all year-round tourism industry contributes to profita
the fjord between Hjelmeland – Nesvik – Ombo with Norled’s silent, electric ferries.
bility and sustainable development of a destination. It could be just as spectacular to visit us in autumn, winter, or spring. By
choosing to travel in other months than peak season, you are
actually contributing to the long-term viability and sustainability
of activity providers, attractions, accommodation establishments and restaurants. Travelling off season helps diminishing the pressure on the destination in main season. Nature hikes you can do all year, however we recommend you do it with a nature guide, especially when days are getting shorter and darker.
International airport with consideration for the environment
As the first airport in Scandinavia, Stavanger International Airport, Sola, has its very own honey production, since 2014. Beehives
are placed along the runway, and thousands of bees take off and 6
City bikes © Kolumbus Tommy Ellingsen