Now it’s official: Romoos has been named “Best Tourism Village”. The Romoos holiday village in Entlebuch, Lucerne, is one of the best 50 tourism villages in the world.
In total, UNESCO received 260 applications from more than 60 countries this year. Together with Splügen in the canton of Graubünden, which is also one of the best tourism villages this year, Switzerland now has nine “Best Tourism Villages”.
The village convinced the jury with these criteria:
Romoos tourism manager Sandro Bucher says: “The joy about the title is huge.” It is important for the holiday village and the entire region. “I’m most happy for all the committed makers in Romoos who are pulling together in the same direction,” says Bucher.
The local population appreciates the village and its leisure activities. “It is great that Romoos receives this international appreciation and recognition.”
“Romoos remains Romoos, despite the title.” Bucher does not expect a rush of tourism in Entlebuch: “There will certainly be a lot of media attention, but we will continue to focus on Swiss domestic tourism,” he explains.
As before, all areas of sustainability should go hand in hand with tourism in the future.
The Entlebuch Biosphere is considered a model region by UNESCO: “We promote biodiversity and the circular economy.” In addition, moorland areas are being restored. “There are many more areas than just tourism,” Bucher tells 20 Minutes.
In December a year ago the mood in Romoos was completely different. At that time, around a million cubic meters of earth slipped. Bucher explains: “Natural events occur again and again, whether in the Napfberg landscape or in the Mittelland. Those affected will certainly only receive a small consolation from this award, as individual properties and people are always affected in such events,” continued Bucher.
The celebration will then take place at the community meeting on November 29th. Bucher says: “Especially internally with the providers and the population. I think there will definitely be a certificate or a plaque that we will then receive.”
Schweizer «Best Tourism Villages»:
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Andermatt, UR
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Gruyeres, FR
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Murten, FR
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Saas-Fee, VS
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Val Poschiavo, GR
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Morcote, TI
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Saint-Ursanne, JU
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