Sustainability

Berlin on Bike has been organizing guided bike tours through Berlin for over 20 years, introducing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the German capital. – For us, cycling is not just an eco-friendly option, but also about boosting the local economy and building community connections. In short, we are proud to be a part of Berlin’s growing sustainable tourism scene. 

The Environmental Benefits of Cycling

Guided bike tours are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to explore a city. Participants on our bike tours save about 1.5 to 2 kilograms of CO2 compared to taking a sightseeing tour by bus.

• Clean air: bicycles don’t produce any exhaust fumes, helping to improve air quality in Berlin.
• Space saving: One car takes up as much space as  12 bikes, allowing for more green areas and gathering spots in the city
• Climate-friendly: Cycling is CO2-neutral, significantly reducing your ecological footprint.
• Resource Efficient: Bikes use around 80% less raw materials than cars. And with regular maintenance, they last a long time.

Cycling isn’t just good for the planet; it’s great for your health and happiness too:

• Gentle on the joints: cycling is easier on your joints compared to many other sports. 
• Cardiovascular training: regular cycling keeps your heart healthy and efficient.
• Muscle building: cycling engages many different muscle groups simultaneously.
• Feel-Good Factor: the physical activity releases endorphins, reduces stress, and boosts your mood, turning every ride into a mini wellness retreat.

At Berlin on Bike, we are committed to sustainable tourism. We are currently working towards sustainability certification with VisitBerlin to make our company even more environmentally friendly and socially responsible.

We’ve developed special tours focused on sustainability: 

Green Berlin Bike Tour

This tour takes you through the north-east of Berlin, showcasing hidden gems where culture, nature, and sustainability intersect. It explores Berlin’s green spaces, sustainable initiatives and open urban spaces. The bike tour takes place every Sunday, and can also be booked privately.

This sustainability tour, educates our guides about sustainable urban development and environmentally friendly practices while offering guests insights into exciting sustainable projects in Berlin. It will be part of our regular tour offerings in the future.

Berlin on Bike has grown steadily and responsibly over the last two decades. 

• Our location in the Kulturbrauerei – a former industrial site in Prenzlauer Berg –  limits our capacity, so we prioritize quality over quantity with smaller group sizes for our tours.
• Education is a key focus for us: every year, over 30,000 schoolchildren explore Berlin with us and learn about important topics like Germany’s history from World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall, social issues such as gentrification, migration, and urban culture. 
• As an owner-managed company, we maintain close ties with the local cultural community in the Kulturbrauerei. We are active members of the local district’s Pankow Tourism Association and collaborate with visitBerlin, Berlin’s official marketing agency.
• Internationally, we are part of the “Cycle Cities” community that promotes sustainable cycle tourism.

With every tour, we advocate for a more climate-friendly infrastructure in Berlin. We reduce CO2 emissions and hope to encourage the expansion of cycling paths throughout the city with our bike tours. Our goal is clear: to create a more sustainable, enjoyable, and liveable Berlin for everyone!