Sustainable Travel Finland Label

Hämeenlinnan Vaakuna has the STF label. Companies and destinations that have received the label are regularly audited and are required to consider ecological, social, cultural, and economic sustainability in their operations.

What is the STF label?

Green Key Certificate

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna has been awarded the Green Key certificate. Companies and destinations that have received the label are regularly audited and are required to consider ecological, social, cultural, and economic sustainability in their operations.

What is Green Key?

When you visit us:

• You can borrow a Jopo bike free of charge for three hours at a time (with accommodation).
• Our hotel reception can give you tips on cycling and jogging routes.
• Your room has separate energy and bio-waste bins, and you can leave waste that doesn't belong in these – such as bottles and metals – in your room for housekeeping to recycle.
• Guest saunas are heated in the evenings between 5 PM and 9 PM as needed.
• The cleaning products we use daily are eco-labeled.
• If you're staying longer than one day, we don't automatically clean your room during your visit. You can request complimentary interim cleaning for your room if you wish. We also have four charging points for electric cars.

Our Sustainability Actions:

• We take care of our employees' skills and safety: we offer our employees work shoe and Epassi benefits, and our employees are trained in first aid and safety.
• Our staff's job satisfaction is measured annually through a job satisfaction survey.
• We offer internship opportunities to students and have participated in their work-life related projects.
• We regularly monitor water flow and consumption, wastewater is treated, and the solar collectors on our hotel roof heat part of the domestic water.