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Green Traveling In Denmark's Oldest Town
The oldest city in Denmark is not stuck in the past. Ribe, Denmark may have the trappings of the eight century, but their attention to the environment brings them into the present and even the future.
Denmark's oldest town is an actively green community. From alternative energy sources to organic dining, you can have a wonderfully green vacation in Ribe, Denmark. Make >Danhostel Ribe your home as you explore the area.
From lodgings to restaurants to activities, you will find that Ribe is more than just another old city. This Viking town is full of places for you to learn, but also has green lodgings and food that can help to take some of the guilt out of traveling. Where should you stay in Ribe?
The Danhostel Ribe is a hostel located in Ribe and near the Wadden Sea National Park. This hostel has Green Key certification, due to their attention to being green. Their initiatives include energy and water conservation measures, recycling, composting, eco-friendly herbicides and cleaning products, organic and eco-friendly food, and more.
Furthermore, they are not spartan as you would expect from a lodging that is so green, however. They offer a great breakfast buffet every morning, wireless Internet, climbing wall, kid activities, and more to help keep you comfortable while you are visiting Ribe and the surrounding area.
When you are ready to venture out for lunch or dinner, you don't have to leave your green standards behind. The great thing about Denmark in general is that restaurants use local produce and meats in their menus. Whether organic or not, this may vary depending upon the restaurant, but you will largely find that Ribe and the surrounding areas offer sustainable foods that you will enjoy.
Some restaurants that you will want to consider include Restaurant Aben Himmel (at Den Gamle Avlsgaard) which serves local and organic foods, Restaurant Kolvig and the restaurant in Hotel Dagmar servelocal products like lamb and calf. You will be delighted with the different food choices that are available in and around Ribe that are filling, sustainable, and tasty to allow you to have the energy for all of the activities that you will want to take part in.
What should you do in Ribe? The most obvious activity is visiting all of the historical locations that are in this old city, but there is a lot more to this city and the surrounding area. The Town Market in Ribe is a great activity for the entire family. Held every Wednesday from May to September, you will find all sorts of unique and specialty items that you cannot find anywhere else in the world, including local crafts and art.
If you have children, you will want to let them visit the children's area where children buy and sell toys, books, and more, too. All sorts of outdoor activities are available in the area, from cycling to boating to fishing to swimming and more, to allow you to find the perfect activity for you and your family to take part in.
Denmark's oldest Viking town is not stuck in the past. It is full of fun and exciting activities that you can enjoy apart from looking at old buildings, churches, and monasteries. It offers eco-friendliness as well, which makes it an ideal destination for those of us who appreciate green initiatives when we travel. Whether you are making your way around the world or just want to check out Denmark and all that it offers, you will find that Ribe is an excellent place to visit.
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