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European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Cities 2026

The European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism recognise outstanding achievements in smart and sustainable tourism.

Winners of the 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Competitions

Tampere (Finland) and Dubrovnik (Croatia)  were selected as the winners of the 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, following a European Jury meeting in Brussels on 18-19 November 2025.

Tampere
Tampere (Finland)

2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism

Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik (Croatia)

2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026 shortlist

Six remaining cities have been shortlisted in the 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism competition

European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026 shortlist

The below destinations were shortlisted in the 2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition