5 Travel Destinations For Dog Owners In Europe
Are you planning your summer vacation and don’t want to leave your dog in the care of other people? You can take it with you too! Of course, only in places where he is accepted and treated well. In this post we tell you about European travel destinations for dog owners that you can easily travel to with your best friend.
What destinations are there for dog owners in Europe?
More and more products and services in Europe are tailored to pets and their owners.
If you’re planning your next vacation and want to be accompanied by your best friend, check out the following European dog-owner destinations :
1. Berlin
The German capital is one of the most animal-friendly cities in Europe: you can easily take your dog with you on public transport (even if it is a Great Dane or a Newfoundland dog) and there are many restaurants with animal-friendly facilities and special menus.
In Berlin there are also a large number of parks with dog exercise areas and also shops that dogs can easily enter.
The only exception are grocery stores. So that your dog can move freely, you can take him to the runway of the former Tempelhof Airport (Tempelhofer Feld), which was closed in 2008.
2. Zurich
Of course, the Swiss capital should not be missing from this list of European travel destinations for dog owners.
In the land of the St. Bernard and the Bernese Mountain Dogs, dogs are accepted almost everywhere. If you have a mountain dog, you can especially enjoy the snow and the mountains.
Otherwise there is the possibility to hike through the Affoltern am Albis, between hills, farms, forests and plants.
In the center of the city there are several restaurants, hotels and shops that will easily accept your best friend.
3. Paris
The city of love is also one of the dog capitals par excellence. Please note that the animal must meet certain size and weight requirements in the hotels or restaurants.
Even if all you want to do is take your best friend for a walk through the beautiful streets and over bridges, you can easily do it and even go shopping with him ! Paris also allows four-legged “customers” to enter.
4. Malaga
Spain also largely accepts dogs in public places. For a while now, they have been allowed on the Madrid and Barcelona subways, as well as in a handful of shops and hotels.
Malaga is a good destination for dog owners as there is plenty of beach and sun here.
Dogs are allowed on at least 12 beaches. You can romp in the sand there and even swim in the sea. The subway and bus also accept larger pets, and there are several shops in the city center where your best friend will be welcomed with open arms.
5. Amsterdam
Amsterdam is not only the city of bicycles and bridges, but also one of the best European destinations for dog owners in summer.
Pets are a member of the family here and are allowed in most stores.
For an unforgettable afternoon of fun and exercise, we recommend Flevopark with its lakes, where your dog can splash and swim freely – you will have a great time!
Another option is the Vondelpark, the most famous park in the Dutch capital. It is also a great place for dogs.
