Based on data of how much urban areas are covered in green space, water and wetlands, the European Environment Agency have revealed the 10 greenest capitals in Europe. Croatia’s capital Zagreb, which is renowned for its numerous parks, forrest and lakes, is ranked second on the list with 72 % of its urban areas covered in green space, water and wetlands.
Topping the list was Norway’s capital Oslo with 74% and just behind Zagreb in third place was Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana with 67%.
Here are Europe’s 10 greenest capitals according to the European Environment Agency.
10. Lisbon, Portugal – 48%
9. Tallinn, Estonia – 50%
8. Berlin, Germany – 51%
7. Bern, Switzerland – 53%
6. Madrid, Spain – 53%
5. Vilnius, Lithuania – 57%
4. Helsinki, Finland – 62%
3. Ljubljana, Slovenia – 67%
2. Zagreb, Croatia – 72 %
1. Oslo, Norway – 74%