From solar-powered boats gliding silently along the city's waterways to eco-conscious hotels and urban sheep grazing in parks, Berlin is showing how tourism and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Visitors can explore the city with minimal impact – whether by choosing green accommodation options or joining tours that highlight climate migration and waste awareness.

A city of green innovation and conscious travel

Boat owner Louise Ahrens launched the Solar Sun Cat to offer an alternative to diesel-powered vessels, which can consume up to 40 liters of fuel per hour. Her zero-emissions boat is part of a growing fleet that's fully booked during summer. Meanwhile, city tours by Querstadtein guide Muhammed Lamin Jadama connect global climate issues with local consumption habits, showing tourists how waste from Berlin can end up in places like Gambia.

Berlin's commitment to sustainability has earned it fifth place in the Global Destination Sustainability Index for major cities. Hotels like Vienna House offer EV charging stations, digital administration, and even courtyard beekeeping. Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport, now hosts grazing sheep to protect ground-nesting birds. But challenges remain – especially litter. With 45,000 tons of waste annually, pilot projects like coffee cup deposit machines aim to reduce single-use packaging. Tourists are beginning to reflect on their impact, recognizing that even small choices can ripple across the globe.