If you do any traveling in Northern Germany, there is a good chance you will pass through Hannover. It is an important crossing point for rail lines and auto traffic in Lower Saxony. Louie and I found ourselves driving through there en route from Cologne to Berlin and thought we’d stop and find out how…
Category: Germany
Dog Friendly Munich
Munich consistently rates as one of the world’s “most liveable” cities. In 2018 the Mercer Quality of Living Survey even listed Munich as having the highest standard of living in all of Germany. So, does this mean the standard of living is high for dogs too? Louie and I visited in May 2019 to see…
Dog Friendly Eifel National Park
In Memory of Paulchen Superbully: Paulchen was one of our first international French Bulldog friends on Facebook. That online connection eventually turned into a real-life friendship with his parents, Ute and Dieter. It was because of Paulchen and his parents that I decided to travel to Germany with my 14-year-old Frenchie, Tara. That trip inspired…
Dog Friendly Zoos
Dogs in Zoos? Don’t worry I’m not suggesting you lock your precious pet away where the wild things are. Today I want to tell you about dog friendly zoos that you can visit WITH your dog! In Germany, there are many dog friendly zoos and wildlife parks, but my favorite is ZOOM Erlebniswelt. Spread out…
Dog Friendly Berlin
Berlin may be Germany’s largest city but its dog friendly parks and neighborhoods make it feel like a much smaller town. Not surprisingly, it is one of Europe’s best cities to visit with a dog. According to the pet travel site Travelnuity.com, an impressive 70% of the hotels in Berlin allow dogs. Where to Stay…
Dog Friendly Cruises
Many sightseeing cruises and ferry companies allow dogs for brief adventures on the water. However, If you are interested in taking a multi-day cruise with a dog, I highly recommend the “Flussreisen mit Hund” dog friendly cruises from 1AVista Reisen. Based in Cologne, Germany, 1AVista Reisen operates several river cruises a year that are specifically for people who…