Kimitoön is committed to sustainable tourism, ensuring that visitors experience the beauty of the Archipelago Sea while preserving its unique nature and culture for future generations. Kimitoön is part of the “UNESCO Archipelago Sea Biosphere Reserve” and promotes harmony between people, traditions, and nature through sustainable development. As one of the ‘Towards Carbon Neutral Municipalities (Hinku)’ the destination actively reduce carbon emissions and support future climate-friendly solutions. Additionally, Kimitoön has been selected as one of three pilot areas in Finland’s “Archipelago Sea Program” aimed at improving water quality and reduce nutrient pollution in the Baltic Sea.
Finally, tourism is develeoped in harmony and in collaboration with the key stakeholders, local businesses, and local inhabitants; and sustainable travel is promoted through off-season and nature-friendly travel experiences, encouraging visitors to explore the archipelago year-round in a conscious manner. The local