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For A Green & Sustainable Future

The European Commission awarded Oslo the prestigious European Green Capital title for 2019. Oslo’s dedication to preserve the environment and climate is stronger than ever, and the city has high ambitions. Read about how Hotel Continental supports a green and sustainable future.

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Eco-Lighthouse certification

Hotel Continental has been Eco-Lighthouse certified since 2011. This means that our company takes sustainability seriously, and has fulfilled strict requirements within the areas of: work environment, purchasing, energy, transportation, waste, emissions and esthetics.By choosing an Eco-Lighthouse certified company, you contribute to a more sustainable future.

Reduce Food Waste

Food worth millions of euros is disposed of every year in Norway. This is not sustainable, not for profitability, not for the environment, and certainly not for ethical reasons. Like the rest of the hospitality industry in Norway, Hotel Continental and its restaurants have committed to taking responsibility by setting a clear goal: to reduce food waste.

We believe that every step counts, and by working together: staff, guests, and partners, we can make a real difference. Join us in cutting food waste and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Our ​Green Initiatives

Oslo Airport (OSL) is located at Gardermoen about 50 kilometres north of the city, and several alternative means of transport are available for reaching Hotel Continental.

Green heating of all areas with district heating, no current.

We have invested in a high-tech energy station that enable us to save 20% of the power we use and furthermore recycle 13%.

Recycling of food waste:


  • Sorting of waste in 12 different fractions with a 10% reduction of waste every year (equal to 30 tons).

  • We encourage and have requirements to our suppliers that they deliver goods with less carton/paper and plastic.

During restoration of our buildings, 80 – 85% of the waste is recycled.

Re-fill containers only in the guest bathrooms.

Laundry bag in cotton, not plastic.

No plastic packaging on slippers.

Information to encourage guests to think green on our key card envelopes:

  • Do as the locals do, drink delicious Norwegian water directly from the tap.

  • Please hang your towel to signal that it will be reused, only towels on the floor will be replaced.

  • Linnens will be changed every third day.

We are also very conscious of our use of paper, thus we have moved our information flow and marketing over to digital platforms.

Encouragement to our guests

We depend on the support of our guests to move closer to becoming a fully sustainable operation. Every small action makes a difference, and we encourage you to think green during your stay — for example, by reusing your towel, choosing not to have linens changed daily, drinking fresh tap water like the locals do, and ordering just the right amount of food to help reduce waste.

Thank you for helping us build a greener future, one thoughtful choice at a time.