Sustainable destination
Tourism is the primary strategic focus of Tinn Municipality in terms of business development and visitor experiences. We will succeed in this endeavor by working systematically and proactively with sustainability at the core of all efforts.
Tourism in Tinn has been an important part of the local economy since the early 19th century. Since then, the power of the Rjukanfossen waterfall and the area’s spectacular landscape have attracted numerous visitors. Today, tourism is just as important for Rjukan – if not even more so. The continued development of Tinn as a sustainable tourism destination is therefore of great importance to the municipality as well.
VisitRjukan is certified as an Eco-Lighthouse!
The Eco-Lighthouse is a national scheme offering a concrete certification tool that, among other things, helps businesses reduce their environmental impact. The certification is approved by the EU and recognized as an official environmental standard in Norway.
The certificate documents that VisitRjukan meets an environmental management standard with criteria covering areas such as corporate governance, resource use and the circular economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and working conditions.
As a certified company, we also commit to continuously improving our environmental performance.
Sustainability Report for Rjukan 2025
By 2025, VisitRjukan and the Tinn destination have taken significant steps toward developing a more sustainable destination. Key advances include the establishment and expansion of public transport services, the strengthening of destination management, and the integration of sustainability into both strategic and operational development.
This report outlines the status, progress, and measures regarding sustainable destination development for visitRjukan and Tinn Municipality.
The report is in Norwegian.
VisitRjukan Industry Statistics – Eco-Lighthouse
The report presents statistics on, among other things, sick leave, resource use, emissions, flights, and energy consumption at VisitRjukan, compared with other companies in the same industry.
The report is in Norwegian.
