GreenHopping

12/04/2015

Congratulations to Clifden Eco Beach Camping & Caravanning Park , Ireland's first Climate Neutral ecoCampsite.

So, ready to discover Green Ireland?

25/11/2014

There is a pretty good reason why Bulgaria is not one of the first destinations that come to mind when planning a Euro trip, when it fact it SHOULD BE!...

16/11/2014

The Belgian delegation summed up in a few words:
"Une solide petite délégation de jeunes entrepreneurs belges"

Parmi les près de 20.000 participants au Web Summit de Dublin se cache une solide petite délégation de jeunes entrepreneurs belges.

14/11/2014

A new spot will soon go live on GreenHopping.
Can you guess where?

(Hint: it's not in the Amazon region)

10/11/2014

You don't need a car to visit . Wonderful Wanderings shows how to visit Flanders by train.

Via CheeseWeb - Travel, Photography and Expat Life in Belgium

Flanders's most interesting cities are just a train ride away from each other. Come with me from Hasselt to Leuven, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges.

09/11/2014

We were at the this week. Some impressions: "The Belgian delegation: it was one of the most impressive Belgian delegations I've ever seen at a tech conference."

Where the Tech World Meets | Perspective from angel.me & startups.be

31/10/2014

Got a candle?

On 11 October 2014, the Green Key awarded Stanhope Hotel in Brussels, organised an event called the Happy ‘Darkness’ Hour as part of the Night of...

17/09/2014

The Azores are happily marooned in the middle of the Atlantic.
So too is [the] distinctive cuisine.

Via Leite's Culinaria

The Azores, the nine-island archipelago 1,000 miles off the coast of Europe, has simple, rugged Portuguese food and recipes all its own.

15/09/2014

A great video on whale watching and diving in Faial.
"Sea" for yourself.

© Andi Eich

All Whalewatching done at "HortaCetáceos", Faial, Azores and "Norberto Diver", Faial, Azores. Dived with "Dive Azores", Faial, Azores and "Norberto Diver", Faial,…

10/09/2014

What’s your favourite? Whale or bird watching?

05/09/2014

More about Faial's history:

In 1957, the underwater Volcano came to eruption and the western part of the island was covered in ash. The land became unfertile and the houses were destroyed. Only the top of the lighthouse remained.

Picture by © Paulo Silva

03/09/2014

Without a doubt hiking on in the is the greatest way to explore the island’s species of flora.

The magnificent and breathtaking, natural reserve and volcanic site of the Caldeira (2 km diameter - 400 metres of depth) is the island’s highest point (1,000 m above sea level). It offers amazing views and is the main attraction of the island.

Picture ©José Garcia

02/09/2014

Our member Hotel Barcelona Princess accepts !

From the Barcelona Princess Hotel we sympathize with the cause against ALS. To do this, we have made the in a very original way. The aim ...

02/09/2014

"GreenHopping - Changing the Future of Travel"
Notes from the European Commission

Environment Accessibility tools Service tools Navigation path Launched in May 2013, GreenHopping highlights European green destinations, businesses and local initiatives that make a difference and contribute to a better environmental future.... read more The City of Rotterdam has completed a unique…

27/08/2014

Ponds of Pedro Miguel, José Garcia ©

22/08/2014

We are happy to announce that GreenHopping has been selected for Alpha Start Up at the Web Summit in Dublin :)

07/08/2014

GreenHopping is a candidate at one of the best technology conference on the planet, Web Summit where exciting start-ups from around the world meet. The Summit is looking for early stage start-ups composed of ambitious entrepreneurs and offer a free exhibition stand during the event. We have entered the last and final round.

Support us, help us spread the word!



And of course, we will keep you posted ;-)

07/08/2014

Have you been travelling by train this summer?

If not, this National Geographic article will probably make you consider this option next time.

Top 10 European Train Trips from National Geographic

31/07/2014

It is our pleasure to announce that Carlson Rezidor Hotels are celebrating Green Key’s 20 years anniversary.

14/07/2014

Deutschland World Cup Champs!!

If you think only has big cities, think again!
1/3 of the country is covered by woodland.

Via Visit Germany

The multi-faceted concept of sustainable travel embraces many areas of life. Here you’ll find out about the most important aspects of sustainability so tha...

09/07/2014

Go !

Our next stop: Schouwen-Duiveland.
A perfect hiking, cycling and bird-watching spot.

A QualityCoast destination: green policies to conserve nature, measures to make tourism more accessible to people with disabilities, clean beaches...

Succes!

(picture via Gemeente Schouwen-Duiveland)

09/07/2014

Congratulations to reaching the finals!

Did you know that Freiburg, apart from being surrounded by the Black Forest, is a Green City?

Here’s why:
450 km of woodland walks
660 hectares of green spaces
Use of alternative energy sources
Bicycle infrastructures
Solar-architectural projects...

Time to celebrate

07/07/2014

GreenHopping had the pleasure to participate at the Alpine Pearls 2014 Crossing Trip. For daydreams and wanderlust, we strongly recommend Villnösser Tal in South Tyrol and the spectacular Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site. 18 peaks rising to above 3,000 metres, covering 141,903 ha. A natural masterpiece.

02/07/2014

Yes! The won the game last night!!

Our next stop in : The Lakes of Eau d’Heure, awarded EDEN - "European Destinations of Excellence", recognized for good water management in the region to preserve the fragile ecosystem.

A **green** destination as lakes, nature and the Ardennes are all in one single location. A perfect location with various activities suited for all family members.

Picture via Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure Asbl

01/07/2014

Go ! GO !
Have you ever heard about Interlaken? A tale of two lakes nestled neatly in the beautiful Swiss Alps. This Alpine Pearls destination is really fond of soft mobility experiences.

30/06/2014

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Only a few hours to go!

Today it’s possible to hire a bike, free of charge, in with BikeSurfBerlin.

A genuine concept based on the trust of people, such as . Complete the bikesurf request form, receive your lock combination number by email and the exact location of the bike. Then, you're ready to go!

Berlin - the place to be

BikeSurf is a project to provide anyone with the best, ecological and healthy means of transportation in any city around the world - the bike. We believe that cycling has the potential to change the way people think about and interact with their environment. Having the opportunity to pay-what-you-ca…

19/06/2014

Let’s support !

An interesting initiative: the Project
An environmental centre with biomes like "egg houses", home to natural wonders from around the globe.

VisitEngland I love Cornwall

Picture via Eden Project

18/06/2014

– Let the games begin ! Discover Armentia and its surroundings. A small village located at only 3kms of Vitoria-Gasteiz, finalist at the Official European Green Capital Award. Armentia consists of a natural forest surrounding the urban center and highlands of Vitoria-Gasteiz, part of the Green Belt. See Spain

Visit the natural surroundings in and around the city of Vitoria. This half-day tour will take you around Vitoria’s Green Belt, from the city center to Salburua Natural Park across meadows, through forests and much more. One of the most outstanding aspects of Vitoria-Gasteiz is the lush green scener…

17/06/2014

! After , let’s go to . Like in Bruges, offers unique guided boat tours. For those willing to experience soft mobility, Viadagio Eco Boat Tours will show you the best kept secrets of Ghent on a wooden boat. No noise, no pollution. A moment of rest and wander. Visit Flanders Visit Gent

Our wooden boats, hand crafted in Bangladesh, are operated by man power and don’t cause water or air pollution, noise, or excess CO2. They are made according to fair trade principles, paying attention to reforestation and without child labour. For visitors and citizens of Ghent, the boat trip offers…