27.5.2024

Imagine hosting your next event in a country where sustainability isn't just a trend, it's a way of life. In Finland, untouched natural beauty is deeply ingrained in our culture, and protecting it is a top priority. This respect for the environment translates into a commitment to responsible meetings and events.

Through the forward-thinking Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program, Visit Finland empowers the travel and meetings industry to embrace sustainable practices. This program isn't just about lofty goals; it provides businesses with a concrete toolkit - a roadmap for integrating sustainable choices seamlessly into everyday operations.

The Sustainable Travel Finland label signifies a venue or supplier's dedication to responsible practices. This label assures you that your event will minimize environmental impact, leaving a positive footprint on this exquisite landscape.

By choosing an STF-certified venue for your next event, you're not just making a business decision; you're making a statement about your own values. You're aligning yourself with a community that prioritizes the health of the planet, ensuring a truly inspiring experience for you and your attendees. 

Some examples of venues and suppliers that have already been granted the label by May 2024 are listed below.

Hilton Helsinki Airport, Vantaa, Helsinki Airport

Hotel Kakola, Turku

Hotel Hullu Poro, Levi Lapland

Lapland Hotels Bulevardi, Helsinki

Lapland Hotels Kuopio

Lapland Hotels Oulu

Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi Lapland

Lapland Hotels Arena, Tampere

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra, Jyväskylä

Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu 

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, Tampere

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, Joensuu

Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti & Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi, Kuopio

Original Sokos Hotel Royal, Vaasa 

Radisson Blu Marina Palace, Turku 

Radisson Blu Oulu

Radisson Blu Royal & Radisson Blu Seaside, Helsinki

Scandic Park Helsinki & Scandic Simonkenttä, Helsinki

Scandic Hamburger Börs, Turku

Scandic Kuopio

Scandic Laajavuori, Jyväskylä

Scandic Rosendahl, Tampere

Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki, Helsinki

Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Lahti

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere

 

Apukka Resort, Rovaniemi Lapland

Arctic Light Hotel, Rovaniemi Lapland

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Rovaniemi Lapland

Design Hotel Levi, Levi Lapland

Green Star Hotel, Lahti 

Haltia Lake Lodge, nature boutique hotel & glamping, Nuuksio National Park, Espoo

Hawkhill Cottage Resort, Espoo

Levi Igloos Golden Crown, Levi Lapland

Lapland Hotels Tampere, Tampere

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Vaasa 

Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, Espoo

Radisson Blu Espoo

Scandic Grand Marina, Scandic Paasi, Marski by Scandic, Helsinki

Solo Sokos Hotel Torni, Helsinki

Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, Jyväskylä

Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone, Turku

Arktikum Science Center & Museum, Rovaniemi Lapland

Fazer Experience Visitor Centre, events and exhibition tours, Vantaa

Finlandia Hall, a masterpiece by great Finnish architect Alvar Aalto boasts more than 40 meeting spaces ranging from 20 to 1700 people in Helsinki

Finnish Nature Center Haltia, exhibitions & multifunctional auditorium for 200 people in Nuuksio National Park, Espoo

Hanasaari - Hanaholmen, conference hotel with an auditorium for 231 people, multiple smaller meeting rooms & 66 hotel rooms in Espoo

Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus) boasts 7 halls, 13 lecture halls and 40 meeting rooms with natural light, Amfi Hall auditorium for 4373 people; Helsinki 

Herrankukkaro, meetings and activities in the heart of the archipelago, Turku

Heureka, Finnish Science Centre, auditorium for 220 people & three smaller meeting rooms for 20 each, Vantaa

Korundi House of Culture - former mail truck depot built in 1933 houses the Korundi Hall for 340 people, Art Library & exhibition spaces in Rovaniemi, Lapland

Maretarium underwater world, Kotka

Serlachius offers museum tours, workshops and exhibitions in Mänttä, Tampere region

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress: conference and banquet facilities in a World Heritage Site in Helsinki

Tampere Hall congress center, main auditorium for 1800 people, Tampere  

 

 

 

Adventure Apes: adventures, educational travel, tours & activities for groups

Kujala Reindeer Farm: experience the life on an authentic reindeer farm in Ruka-Kuusamo

Lapland Safaris: authentic nature activities and memorable experiences in Lapland  

LFT Lakeland Finland Tours: DMC, groups and technical visits in the Lakeland region

Natura Viva: nature and outdoor activities and guided tours in Helsinki and southern Finland 

Redrib Experience: RIB boat, hovercraft and helicopter tours all year round  

Ruka Safaris: activities and accommodation in the Ruka-Kuusamo region 

Stromma: guided tours, sightseeing and charter cruises in the Helsinki region

 

Ski resorts, Lapland: 

Levi Ski Resort

Pyhä Ski Resort

Ruka Ski Resort 

Ylläs Ski Resort

 

Finland is highly committed to global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has continuously been ranked number one in an international comparison of sustainable development. The comparison assesses countries’ progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

Visit Finland, alongside 70 Finnish tourism organizations, has signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. We are steering towards being an inclusive and competent industry and a holistically sustainable destination, in a country that aims to be fossil-free by 2035. 

Finland Convention Bureau is a supporter of the Net Zero Carbon Events, an industry initiative to address climate change. 

You can view and filter the companies and destinations that have been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label on Visit Finland website.

- Think climate and nature
In Finland, we make better climate choices and have an action plan to curb our carbon footprint.

- Have respect for heritage
In Finland, we strive for true, respectful representation of local cultures. We want to help strengthen cultural heritage and support cross-cultural dialogue.

- Buy and support local
We support local businesses and aim to bring employment and prosperity to communities.

- Commit to a better future and take our Sustainable Finland Pledge