Certified accommodation in the countryside of Sastamala
Kommee Kurki is a responsible accommodation provider committed to sustainable development, local resources, and social equality. Kommee Kurki’s values are rooted in broad-based responsibility. The accommodation services have been developed with respect for nature and local resources, creating a setting where the surrounding landscape and soundscape can gently provide visitors with relaxation and peace.
The entire tourism activity started in 2016: it originated from putting a rural building back into use, and from the idea of not needing to commute elsewhere for daily work. Thus the old main building has been harnessed for accommocation usage, and reused materials are employed (for example, The Bedford Sauna built on the frame of an old truck).
Kommee Kurki granted the Sustainable Travel Finland label – the first tourism company in Sastamala to receive it
Kommee Kurki has been granted the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label on September 23, 2025. The internationally recognized label is granted to companies that meet strict sustainability criteria and demonstrate long-term commitment to responsible tourism.
Administered by Visit Finland, the STF programme helps tourism companies improve their practices and highlight sustainable choices to international audiences. The STF label acts as Finland’s umbrella certification for verified sustainable destinations, making it easier for travelers to identify responsible options when planning their trips.
Entrepreneur Anja Hanhijärvi sees the label as a milestone not just for Kommee Kurki, but for the entire region:
“This label gives us visibility on visitfinland.com, where travelers can specifically filter destinations by sustainability. It’s an excellent opportunity to put Sastamala on the map as a sustainable travel destination, especially if several local businesses join the programme and are featured together in Visit Finland’s suggested routes,” she says.
The STF initiative also emphasizes regional cooperation. Visit Tampere, which holds the STF destination label for the whole Pirkanmaa region, plays an important role in supporting businesses and encouraging even smaller operators to take part in the sustainability journey.
Kommee Kurki already holds the Good Travel Seal certification, renewed annually since 2024, which serves as a foundation for the STF label. According to the granting letter, Kommee Kurki’s application reflected both a strong understanding of sustainable tourism and values that align with the programme.
The company also participates in Visit Tampere’s Think Sustainably programme, and is part of the We Speak Gay Community as well as the Pirkanmaa Climate Network.
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Our key values
Our essential values include sustainable choices in both products and practices, appreciation of nature and its importance for human well-being, emphasis on social equality, development and responsible use of the rural environment, as well as raising children within these values.
We at Kommee Kurki also want to highlight participation in regional tourism development and the importance of the involvement and influence of small operators like ourselves.
Our key practices include e.g:
100 % renewable energy (wind power)
Guests can offset their travel carbon footprint by purchasing a specified product
Vegan breakfast options by request; fish and seafood only from WWF “Recommended” list
Use of local products; minimisation of food waste
Tap water available and recommended to use
Eco-labelled cleaning agents used whenever possible
LGBTQ+ friendliness
We encourage waste sorting: at least biowaste, glass, metal and cardboard
We support local beekeeping by offering and selling Linnainmaa honey produced in the area
Our future goals
In 2026-2027 we are, among other goals, committed to develope our LGBTQ+ communication skills and re-calculate the carbon footprint of Kommee Kurki. Locally, we want to make our best to inspire other companies in Sastamala area to enhance the area's appeal with commitment towards sustainable practices and cerfifications.
