Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council

Carbon footprint calculator for your trip to Vitoria-Gasteiz

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A city that makes an indelible impression

Tips and advice

Discover what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint
  1. Use sustainable transport to get to Vitoria-Gasteiz: bicycle, train, bus and carpooling all reduce your carbon footprint. Travelling by train is ideal for a low environmental-impact holiday.
    Railway station
  2. Vitoria-Gasteiz is ideal for cycling: use the city's large network of bike paths to reach any location quickly and effectively. You can rent bicycles at Bizileku.
    Bizileku
  3. Use low-motorized, hybrid or electric transportation for your long-distance trips. Drive using high gears and you will save fuel. Use the correct tyre pressure; if your pressure is 0.3 bar too low you vehicle will use 3% more fuel.
    Getting around the city
  4. The Green Ring is the set of parks surrounding Vitoria-Gasteiz. A natural area of outstanding ecological value, and where many people go for outdoor activities and to enjoy nature.
    Green Ring
  1. When you leave wherever you are staying, remember to close any taps, turn off the central heating or air conditioning and lights. This helps save water and energy.
    Accommodation in Vitoria-Gasteiz
  2. Establishments with eco-friendly policies guarantee sustainability: look for labels, sections on websites, social media postings, etc. that prove sustainability.
    Ecolabel Spain
  3. Set the thermostat to 20-21 Cº in winter - you should be comfortable at this temperature. In summer, if you need to turn on the air conditioning, set the temperature to 25-26 Cº. Use the fan whenever possible to save energy.
    52 actions for climate change App
  4. Make yourself at home in Vitoria-Gasteiz …Keep to the paths in natural areas, do not disturb the flora and animals, and do not harm their habitats.
    Green city
  1. You have a great opportunity to try out the world-famous Basque cuisine. In Vitoria-Gasteiz you will find delicious set menus, lovely tapas (“pintxos”) and more sophisticated dishes to suit all tastes and price points.
    Eating and drinking in Vitoria-Gasteiz
  2. Remember that holidays are an opportunity to learn about different cultures. Try to adapt to the local customs and above all to the people. That way you can experience “the real thing”, and you will have special memories of your holiday.
    What to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
  3. Think small. Using local goods, services, and resources is good for the city's economy. Shopping locally means less travel and fuel, cutting down on environmental pollution.
    Shopping
  4. Use local guides and take a tour to find out everything Vitoria-Gasteiz has to offer.
    Guided tours
  1. The green ring around Vitoria-Gasteiz is home to many species such as holm-oaks, gall-oaks, maples, etc. — trees that absorb CO2. Fill your lungs with fresh air by walking through the Armentia, Olárizu and Salburua forests and explore the nature interpretation centre.
    Ataria
  2. Use this app to discover all the species of trees in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Click on each tree for a description. Have fun discovering nature!
    GEO Trees in Vitoria-Gasteiz
  3. There are a variety of tree species in Vitoria-Gasteiz, such as chestnut, poplar, ash trees, in its parks, such as the Florida, Prado, Arriaga parks and the Senda route, which all contribute to the city's green infrastructure.
    Municipal parks
  4. When you visit our parks, make sure you don't leave anything but your footprints behind. Learn more about urban cleaning and waste management in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
    Cleaning and waste management services
  1. The green container is for glass only. Be careful! Don't put any glass other than bottles and jars in this container, as they contain untreatable substances. Are you unsure about what to put in the green container?
    Find out more here
  2. We put paper and cardboard packaging in the blue container. The waste must be clean, without grease stains or plastics of any kind. Are you unsure what to put in the blue container?
    Find out more here
  3. The orange/brown container is for all types of organic waste that can be treated, e.g. foods such as fruit skins, plants, eggshells, etc. Are you unsure what to put in the brown container?
    Find out more here
  4. The yellow container is for plastic packaging, cans and cartons. Please note: the yellow container is NOT for all plastics. Are you unsure what to put in the yellow container?
    Find out more here
  5. The grey container is for everything else, i.e. everything that cannot be reused. Are you unsure what to put in the grey container?
    Find out more here
Use sustainable transport to get to Vitoria-Gasteiz: bicycle, train, bus and carpooling all reduce your carbon footprint. Travelling by train is ideal for a low environmental-impact holiday.
Railway station
Vitoria-Gasteiz is ideal for cycling: use the city's large network of bike paths to reach any location quickly and effectively. You can rent bicycles at Bizileku.
Bizileku
Use low-motorized, hybrid or electric transportation for your long-distance trips. Drive using high gears and you will save fuel. Use the correct tyre pressure; if your pressure is 0.3 bar too low you vehicle will use 3% more fuel.
Getting around the city
The Green Ring is the set of parks surrounding Vitoria-Gasteiz. A natural area of outstanding ecological value, and where many people go for outdoor activities and to enjoy nature.
Green Ring
When you leave wherever you are staying, remember to close any taps, turn off the central heating or air conditioning and lights. This helps save water and energy.
Accommodation in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Establishments with eco-friendly policies guarantee sustainability: look for labels, sections on websites, social media postings, etc. that prove sustainability.
Ecolabel Spain
Set the thermostat to 20-21 Cº in winter - you should be comfortable at this temperature. In summer, if you need to turn on the air conditioning, set the temperature to 25-26 Cº. Use the fan whenever possible to save energy.
52 ACTIONS for climate change App
Make yourself at home in Vitoria-Gasteiz …Keep to the paths in natural areas, do not disturb the flora and animals, and do not harm their habitats.
A green city
You have a great opportunity to try out the world-famous Basque cuisine. In Vitoria-Gasteiz you will find delicious set menus, lovely tapas (“pintxos”) and more sophisticated dishes to suit all tastes and price points.
Eating and drinking in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Remember that holidays are an opportunity to learn about different cultures. Try to adapt to the local customs and above all to the people. That way you can experience “the real thing”, and you will have special memories of your holiday.
What to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Think small. Using local goods, services, and resources is good for the city's economy. Shopping locally means less travel and fuel, cutting down on environmental pollution.
Shopping
Use local guides and take a tour to find out everything Vitoria-Gasteiz has to offer.
Guided tours
The green ring around Vitoria-Gasteiz is home to many species such as holm-oaks, gall-oaks, maples, etc. — trees that absorb CO2. Fill your lungs with fresh air by walking through the Armentia, Olárizu and Salburua forests and explore the nature interpretation centre.
Ataria
Use this app to discover all the species of trees in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Click on each tree for a description. Have fun discovering nature!
GEO Trees in Vitoria-Gasteiz
There are a variety of tree species in Vitoria-Gasteiz, such as chestnut, poplar, ash trees, in its parks, such as the Florida, Prado, Arriaga parks and the Senda route, which all contribute to the city's green infrastructure.
Municipal parks
When you visit our parks, make sure you don't leave anything but your footprints behind. Learn more about urban cleaning and waste management in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Cleaning and waste management services
The green container is for glass only. Be careful! Don't put any glass other than bottles and jars in this container, as they contain untreatable substances. Are you unsure about what to put in the green container?
Find out more here
We put paper and cardboard packaging in the blue container. The waste must be clean, without grease stains or plastics of any kind. Are you unsure what to put in the blue container?
Find out more here
The orange/brown container is for all types of organic waste that can be treated, e.g. foods such as fruit skins, plants, eggshells, etc. Are you unsure what to put in the brown container?
Find out more here
The yellow container is for plastic packaging, cans and cartons. Please note: the yellow container is NOT for all plastics. Are you unsure what to put in the yellow container?
Find out more here
The grey container is for everything else, i.e. everything that cannot be reused. Are you unsure what to put in the grey container?
Find out more here