{"id":60085,"date":"2026-09-14T14:41:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlahemaa.com\/lahemaa-won-3rd-place-in-the-greendestinations-competition-at-itb-berlin\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T19:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:26:11","slug":"lahemaa-won-3rd-place-in-the-greendestinations-competition-at-itb-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitlahemaa.com\/en\/lahemaa-won-3rd-place-in-the-greendestinations-competition-at-itb-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Lahemaa won 3rd place in the GreenDestinations competition at ITB Berlin."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLahemaa National Park won 3rd place in the culture and traditions category at the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards held at the world’s largest tourism fair ITB Berlin 2026.<\/strong> The recognition was awarded for Lahemaa’s sustainable tourism success story \u201cFrom Submarines to Sustainability: A New Life for Lahemaa’s Military Heritage\u201d<\/strong>, which was selected for the Green Destinations 2025 Top 100 list of sustainable travel destinations.<\/strong><\/p>

Lahemaa has made it to this international list for the fifth time<\/strong>, confirming the region’s continuous efforts in developing sustainable tourism and the collaboration between the community, entrepreneurs, and national park authorities.<\/p>

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Lahemaa’s Military Heritage as a Sustainable Tourism Success Story<\/h3>

Lahemaa’s success story illustrates how Soviet-era military facilities have been transformed<\/strong>
into sustainable tourism destinations.<\/strong> Under the leadership of private entrepreneurs, several
landmarks from the occupation period have gained new meaning and positive image as
visitor attractions.<\/p>

These sites today offer opportunities for tourists, local residents, and youth,<\/strong>
highlighting Lahemaa’s multifaceted history and providing new cultural and educational opportunities.<\/p>

One of the most notable examples is the Hara Submarine Base<\/strong>, which has become
a unique tourism destination and a platform for events, installations, and
creative projects. Another good example is the former military barracks in Suurpea, where visitors can learn about its fascinating history with the help of a local guide.<\/p>

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Lahemaa’s Success Stories in the Sustainable Tourism Top 100 List<\/h3>

Lahemaa has been included in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list five times.<\/strong>
Over the years, Lahemaa’s stories have addressed various themes and
solutions related to sustainable tourism.<\/p>

Lahemaa’s success stories have been diverse \u2013 from creatively celebrating European Protected Areas Day<\/strong>
under pandemic conditions and directing visitors,<\/strong> to training local guides,<\/strong>
developing bike rentals,<\/strong> and promoting public transport use<\/strong>
when visiting the national park.<\/strong><\/p>

These stories demonstrate how Lahemaa develops tourism in a way that helps preserve nature, support<\/strong>
the community, and provide visitors with sustainable experiences.<\/strong><\/p>

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Lahemaa’s Sustainable Tourism on an International Level<\/h3>

Lahemaa is one of Estonia’s most important sustainable tourism destinations<\/strong>. According to Kaisa Linno<\/strong>, the head of the Lahemaa Tourism Association, this is a significant recognition for the entire region.<\/p>

\u201cWe have participated in the TOP100 success stories competition five times and have made it to the top 100 each time. This time we reached the finals for the first time and achieved third place. This is a very great recognition and shows that Lahemaa’s military heritage is worth promoting. It was interesting to see that all three top spots in the culture and traditions category were related to the sea.
The preservation of Indian boat building and the fishing traditions of Peru are both remarkable stories, and we had no regrets losing to them.\u201d<\/p>

The international recognition from the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards<\/strong> confirms
that Lahemaa National Park remains one of Estonia’s most prominent sustainable tourism destinations.<\/strong>
Since 2023, Lahemaa has held the Green Destinations platinum award.<\/p>

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