Capital of Eco Cool: Stockholm lives up to its trendy and green reputation
Last updated 28/12/2008 15:19:43
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Capital of eco cool. Photo © Yanan Li (Stockholm Visitors Board)
Stockholm is living up to its 'eco-cool' reputation by combining 21st
century sustainable lifestyle concept with the traditional Swedish
'allemansrätten' or 'freedom of public access' philosophy.
Sweden's trendy capital is offering visitors advice and insider’s tips on ecological activities on its travel blog, Stockholm Town.
Published by Stockholm Visitors Board, the blog provides visitors with a list of eco-tours, eco shopping, green hotels and organic restaurants in the city.
The city’s robust sustainability effort merits the European Green Capital 2010 and 2011 shortlist. It is also a hotspot for growing eco fashion industry and gastronomy.
Swedish fashion label, Nudie Jeans, use organic denim, support Amnesty International and work only with suppliers that comply with their responsible Code of Conduct.
In 2007, renowned Swedish chef, Mathias Dahlgren, launched his eponymous restaurant at Grand Hôtel Stockholm serving dishes based on The Natural Cuisine philosophy.
Within its first year of opening, the restaurant received its first Michelin Star and awarded The Best New Restaurant 2007/2008 by Wallpaper and Monocle magazines.
“Love and respect for nature are key elements of the Swedish soul and a vital part of modern society,” said Stockholm Visitors Board.
'Allemansrätten' is an ancient Swedish law known as the 'common right of access', which gives everyone the right to roam in nature freely, as long as they are not within sight or hearing range of a residence.
This means that it is possible to walk, pitch a tent, pick berries, mushrooms and flowers on any land, swim in any lake and put an unpowered boat on any water.