WINNERS 2023
The winners of Scandinavian Outdoor Award TRAVEL (SOA TRAVEL) were selected by a jury of German tour operators and travel trade professionals and awarded in Berlin,
6th and 7th of March 2023.
6th and 7th of March 2023.
AWARD WINNER SOA TRAVEL DESTINATION
Koli Lieksa, Finland
Koli Lieksa, Finland
Jury Motivation:
The jury was convinced by the holistic four-season concept for several target groups. The region combines different types of accommodation, responsible nature tourism and a focus on integrating locals with growth that meets the needs of the region.
www.lieksa.koli.fi
The jury was convinced by the holistic four-season concept for several target groups. The region combines different types of accommodation, responsible nature tourism and a focus on integrating locals with growth that meets the needs of the region.
www.lieksa.koli.fi
AWARD WINNER SOA TRAVEL SUSTAINABILITY
Visit Kristinestad, Finland
Visit Kristinestad, Finland
Jury Motivation:
In the jury's opinion, implementing sustainability through responsibility and accountability for every member of the community creates true and lasting sustainability. Kristinestad shows us that this long-term teamwork can transform a small town between places into an interesting destination, and that THIS can be managed by destinations of any size.
www.visitkristinestad.fi
In the jury's opinion, implementing sustainability through responsibility and accountability for every member of the community creates true and lasting sustainability. Kristinestad shows us that this long-term teamwork can transform a small town between places into an interesting destination, and that THIS can be managed by destinations of any size.
www.visitkristinestad.fi
AWARD WINNER SOA TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
Pan Hytter, Norway
Pan Hytter, Norway
Jury Motivation:
The idea of building accommodation that is very easy to relocate, without leaving the typical traces in the environment and yet creating a deep connection with the surrounding nature, convinced the jury. The extraordinary architecture allows a minimum of surface sealing.
www.panhytter.no
The idea of building accommodation that is very easy to relocate, without leaving the typical traces in the environment and yet creating a deep connection with the surrounding nature, convinced the jury. The extraordinary architecture allows a minimum of surface sealing.
www.panhytter.no
AWARD WINNER SOA TRAVEL PRODUCT
Polar Lights Tours, Finland
Polar Lights Tours, Finland
Jury Motivation:
Instead of checking off one item on your bucket list, this product takes you on a treasure hunt for the hidden gems of the region. Slow travel on horseback makes you want to stay longer.
www.polarlightstours.fi
Instead of checking off one item on your bucket list, this product takes you on a treasure hunt for the hidden gems of the region. Slow travel on horseback makes you want to stay longer.
www.polarlightstours.fi