On holiday with your dog in Tyrol
Exploring Together with Your Dog
Who wants to travel without their loyal companion? In the Alpbachtal, you and your dog are warmly welcomed! Here, you'll find not only fresh mountain air but also numerous dog-friendly hiking trails, accommodations, and tips for relaxing days in the Tyrolean Alps.
To ensure you and your four-legged friend can fully enjoy nature, we have selected dog-friendly hiking tours. Our focus is on:
- Water sources such as streams, fountains, and lakes
- Shady trail sections
- Rest stops where dogs are welcome
Dog friendly hotels, apartments, bed & breakfast accommodation
There are over 100 dog-friendly accommodation partners in the Alpbachtal holiday region.
Wellness Retreat with Your Dog?
At the Böglerhof – pure nature spa resort***** it's not just possible, it's a real highlight! While you unwind in the sauna, steam bath, or infinity pool, your four-legged friend enjoys tailored services:
- Dog-walking service & pet sitting (for a fee)
- Direct walking trail from the hotel with a private dog pond
- Dog food & waste bags included
- Rental of leads, collars & muzzles
As a truly dog-friendly wellness hotel in Tirol, the Böglerhof has been awarded five out of five paws by Pfotencheck. Here, freedom, adventure, and relaxation await – for humans and dogs alike!
When will you and your furry friend visit?
Tips for your Holiday with Dog
Although the Alpbachtal offers many dog-friendly hiking trails, there are some routes that are not ideal for our four-legged companions due to specific conditions. To ensure you can enjoy your time in nature without worries, we want to inform you in advance about these tours:
- Tiefenbach and Kaiserklamm: These hikes are unsuitable, especially for small dogs, due to steel bridges with grating.
- Crossing the Sagtaler Spitzen in Alpbach: This challenging tour is better undertaken without a dog.
- Plessenberg via Schönau, Ruhrer, or Aschaualm: The steep sections can pose a challenge for dogs.
- Schafsteig in the Rofan Mountains: This route is not recommended due to exposed sections.
- Via Ferrata in Kramsach: Unfortunately, this alpine climbing terrain is unsuitable for dogs.
In the Rofan Mountains and Brandenberg Alps, water sources are scarce as these are limestone regions! Always carry enough water for your dog.
Alpbach warmly welcomes not only you but also your four-legged friend! To make your stay even more enjoyable, we have created a clear map of Alpbach and Inneralpbach.
The map not only highlights the main paths but also shows the locations of convenient dog waste bag stations. This way, you’ll always have an overview and can fully enjoy nature without any worries. A printed version is also available at the Alpbach Info Office and the municipal office.
Local Map for Dog Owners
Useful information for a perfect dog-friendly holiday in the Alpbachtal
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All overnight guests receive the Alpbachtal Card free of charge. With this guest card, you can use the region's buses for free. Please note that a muzzle is required.
At the Reintalersee in Kramsach, dogs are allowed on the lawn area, but they are not permitted in the water. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at the other swimming lakes in the region.
The Alpbachtal summer cable cars are happy to transport dogs as well. The fee is €5.00.
Please note the leash requirements in the respective municipalities!
In open terrain, hunters have the right to shoot stray dogs. For your dog’s safety, always keep them on a leash.
Dog Waste – A Danger to Livestock
Dog waste on green spaces and fields poses a danger to livestock. Please do not leave any dog waste behind!
Did you know...?
Are you looking for a region where not only you, but also your four-legged friend can move around freely? In the Alpbachtal valley, you will find wide alpine pastures, quiet forest paths and numerous walking and hiking opportunities at all altitudes. Many hosts expressly welcome dogs and offer suitable services for a relaxing stay.
Whether it's a leisurely walk along the Inn valley, a panoramic hike in Alpbach or cooling off at selected natural spots – here, nature experiences are combined with plenty of freedom of movement. The clear mountain air, manageable village structures and easy accessibility make the Alpbachtal in Tyrol particularly attractive for a holiday with your dog.
Nature, exercise and genuine Tyrolean hospitality – ideal conditions for a break together in the mountains.
Would you like to head for the hills and take your dog with you? Dogs are generally allowed in the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau. Dogs must usually be kept on a leash, and in some cases a muzzle is also required.
This allows you to easily reach higher starting points for hikes or walks and saves you long climbs. This is a clear advantage, especially for older dogs or on warm summer days.
Check with the respective mountain railway in advance for the current regulations. This way, you can start your mountain adventure with your dog in Tyrol stress-free.
Winter holidays with your dog in Tyrol – is that possible? In the Alpbachtal, it certainly is. Away from the ski slopes, you will find cleared winter hiking trails, quiet forest sections and sunny walking paths in the valley.
While you enjoy yourself on the slopes of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, your dog can romp around in the snowy landscape. Many accommodations offer plenty of space and retreats for relaxing evenings after an active day.
Important: Special rules apply on winter hiking trails and in nature reserves. With consideration for wildlife and other guests, nothing stands in the way of a successful winter holiday with your dog in Austria.
Take a break after your hike to recharge your batteries – can your dog come along? Many restaurants, inns and alpine huts in the Alpbachtal are dog-friendly and allow four-legged friends in outdoor areas and often in selected indoor areas too.
Respectful coexistence is a matter of course, especially in traditional Tyrolean inns. A leash and calm behaviour are required.
For you, this means you can enjoy regional cuisine while your dog relaxes by your side. It is best to ask in advance – this way you can be on the safe side and plan your holiday flexibly.
Safety gives you peace of mind – especially when on holiday with your dog. In the Alpbachtal and surrounding area, you will find veterinary practices and emergency veterinary care.
This means you are well looked after even in unexpected situations. It is best to save the contact details of a practice in the region in advance or ask your host for information.
This way, you can enjoy your holiday in Tyrol with the reassuring knowledge that help is at hand in an emergency – for a relaxing stay in the mountains.
