Traveling responsibly means respecting the communities, culture, and environment of the places you visit. Keep these helpful tips in mind when traveling to Bavaria:

Go green. Be environmentally conscious on the road by taking short showers; turning off the lights in your hotel room when you leave; and resisting the urge to collect any plants, seashells, or other natural flora.

Respect cultural differences. Before traveling, read about the local culture and customs – perhaps even learn a few basic phrases in the local language.

Support local businesses. Enjoy a more authentic experience and directly support the local economy by traveling with a local guide, eating in local restaurants, buying from local artisans, and staying in locally-owned and operated accommodations.

Wherever possible, avoid single-use plastics. Pack reusable items such as your own shopping bags, utensils, and a water bottle.

Recycle, reuse, and eliminate waste
Thanks to its world-class waste recycling system, Bavaria (and Germany as a whole) offers plenty of opportunities for locals and tourists alike to help keep our environment clean. In fact, household trash is sorted into different colored bins (for example, blue bins are for paper products) and you can even get money back when you return some cans and plastic bottles to the supermarket.

Alternative modes of transportation
With more than 200 long-distance bicycle paths and public transportation at every corner, Germany is making strides in encouraging fossil fuel independence. Enjoy incredible bike paths and timely public transportation in Bavaria. 

Bio hotels and ecotourism
Due to the rising demand for ecotourism and sustainable travel, there are many wonderful eco-friendly accommodation options in Bavaria. For example, bio hotels (which maintain the highest standards in various areas ranging from serving organic food to only using natural cosmetics) are located throughout the region.