See and Do

The philosophy behind Slow Trips is to offer unusual travel experiences that are also environmentally friendly, meaningful, regional and sustainable. The narratives being developed by the Slow Trips project partners aim to encourage a more original and unconventional portrait of the regions.

Instead of passive consumerism, we want to encourage active participation. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your creative potential in workshops and learn more about our destinations’ customs, traditions and craftsmanship. Surprising encounters with locals will enrich your experience. You’ll discover lost places and even engage in some time travel. And, above all, you’ll enjoy each region’s encompassing hospitality.

Slow Trips tourists are not like regular tourists; that much is clear. You don’t care for the nose-in-the-travel-guide experience that mainstream tourism still sticks to. You don’t want the usual show and dance but to properly experience your destination as it is.

But, of course, not all Slow Trips fans are entirely the same, either. This is why everyone can create their own Slow Trips Experience, put together based on individual interests and desires. Plan as many activities as you can manage or keep your schedule open and relaxed — it’s all up to you.

Slow Trips focuses on innovation and providers who have created different and diverse experiences. Our offers involve a wide variety of new suppliers and host groups, including agricultural businesses, craft enterprises, cultural mediators and creative artists. The narratives they develop encourage a more unconventional portrait of our destinations.

Dive in and explore our Slow Trips Experiences! To give you a place to start, we have divided our favourite Slow Trips guests into four different travel types:

• The active creative loves co-crafting and taking part in local activities. They enjoy getting insights into the work of local crafters and relish a chance to give it a try themselves. Favourite travel activities: slow cooking and ultra-local recipes, learning about craftsmanship, visiting small manufacturies, sports and activities,…
• The cultural purist wants to experience local life and culture. They want to meet locals and listen to their stories. The cultural purist wants to get a feeling for the true atmosphere of their destination — the genius loci if you will — through unusual experiences and odd accommodations. Favourite travel activities: active participation in localhood, seeing works by local artists, experiencing everyday culture with the people who live there,…
• The escapist is a food lover and wanderer who travels attentively and consciously uses slowness and mindfulness to refuel. Favourite travel activities: hiking off the beaten track, serendipitously discovering a region, getting lost in cities or rambling around the countryside, fasting retreats, yoga, digital detoxing,…
• The explorer seeks out adventures, wanting to experience spectacular landscapes and lost places. Favourite travel activities: slow food, historic railways, treasure hunts, geocaching, glamping, tiny houses, surprising encounters with locals, time travelling,…