Ferries are one of the only was to travel between the European mainland and the UK with a dog. Unfortunately, most ferry routes require your pet to be kenneled or left in a car. That’s why I was so excited to learn about DFDS dog friendly ferry cabins. DFDS Ferry Routes DFDS operates ferries from…
Category: Netherlands
At Keukenhof, Dogs Can Stop & Smell the Flowers
In Dutch, Keukenhof means “kitchen garden.” It is a humble name for one of Europe’s finest formal gardens. At Keukenhof, dogs can explore almost 80 acres of flowers so long as they are on a leash. Keukenhof is a beautiful dog friendly day trip from the cities of Amsterdam, Leiden, or Haarlem. When to Visit…
At Zaanse Schans Dogs Can Sniff Out Dutch History
Zaanse Schans is just a few minutes from modern, downtown Zaandam, Netherlands but it feels a world away. At Zaanse Schans dogs and humans can get a taste of Dutch life between the 17th and 19th centuries. It is a free attraction open year-round. There are eight historic windmills at Zaanse Schans. Several of these…
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…
Dog Friendly Amsterdam
I try to choose the shortest, non-stop flights when traveling with a dog. Luckily, from where I live, one of the shortest transatlantic flights is to dog friendly Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport consistently ranks as one of the world’s best. Louie and I have flown through there several times and wholeheartedly agree. Schiphol Airport…