I am always fascinated to see very bold actions on sustainability when I walk down the streets in Switzerland. I adore that people can live in the nature without giving any harm, on the contrary I am always inspired how they are protecting it. Switzerland is also packed with surprises when it comes to the range of planet-friendly, sustainable experiences that can all be booked in advance.

There are many factors that can be listed here:

  • SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), the country’s biggest transport company, generates 90 per cent of its electricity for its trains from hydropower!
  • Staubern cableway- the world’s first battery-powered cableway that leads to the summit, relies exclusively on solar energy.
  • The e-bus by PostBus in Interlaken, allows travellers to explore the city comfortably. To charge its battery, the PostBus relies entirely on renewable energy and falls back on the natural resource of hydroelectric power.
  • The charming town of Zermatt, most famous for being the home to Matterhorn peak, is a complete car-free town and is only accessible by train or on foot.
  •  Almost every farm has its own solar panels and produce their own energy. 

Sustainability has been an intrinsic part of Switzerland for decades. The Swiss famously lead low waste/ sustainable lifestyles, sharing a common passion for household recycling, choosing public transport over private vehicles and a great love for the outdoors.

Hope to achieve this level of sustainability practices all around the world! The world is ours and it is a heritage that we bring to next generations.