The sustainability journey

Sustainability is an essential part of the work we do at Visit Linköping & Co, both within our own operations and in the work we do to promote Linköping as a destination. Inspiring other players in the hospitality industry to work more sustainably is a crucial part of developing the destination forward.

The Sustainable Tourism project is about developing Linköping into an environmentally sustainable destination. Based on this goal, we have developed an approach aimed at promoting sustainable experiences in Linköping.

Previously, we have worked with our own label Environmental Certified Operation, where we highlighted good examples of local actors in the hospitality industry who stood out through their environmental work. Since the turn of the year 2026/2027, we are launching a new initiative where we are taking the sustainability issue within the hospitality industry to a new level.

As a central part of this continued initiative, we are driving the Sustainability Journey – a network for local players in the hospitality industry. The network is aimed at hotels, conference facilities, restaurants, and attractions that want to take concrete steps forward in their environmental work.

We are a part of the Sustainability Journey 2027

• Stay tuned – coming soon

Let yourself be inspired: Jord at Kuseboholm – world-class sustainable gastronomy

Just outside Linköping lies Kuseboholm farm, a place where sustainability permeates the entire experience. Here lives Restaurant Jord, a former participant in the network and awarded a Green Michelin star for its strong environmental commitment, completely in tune with the seasons. They grow, hunt, and fish, and the ingredients are sourced directly from the surrounding nature.

In the film, we meet the founder Andreas Landén and head chef Oskar Gunnarsson, who talk about the vision for Jord at Kuseboholm, the place itself, and how nature is an obvious part of every serving. Let yourself be inspired!

What does participation in the Sustainability Journey network entail?

The network acts as a platform for joint development work and exchange of experiences among affiliated actors within the tourism industry:

– Knowledge exchange and common challenges
We address industry-common issues concerning, among other things, energy efficiency, reduced food waste, circular flows, waste management, and sustainable supply chains.

– Good examples and practical methods
By sharing good examples, study visits, and lectures, we demonstrate how sustainable measures make a real difference for both daily operations and profitability.

– Cross-industry collaboration
Opportunity to initiate collaborations and find synergies with other local actors – while being an active part of the journey towards a climate-neutral Linköping by 2045.