To simply put it, having a dog has changed my life. Dogs have the added benefit of needing to be walked and played with. This means that my furry companion encourages me to exercise more, which boosts my mood and energy levels. Getting up in the morning is more fun, as my ‘alarm clock’ greets me with a tail wag and looking at him makes me feel good, loved and adorable (without makeup and with rings under my eyes he makes me feel that I am the best person in the whole, entire world!). And I feel safer as my dog is an effective home security system. Barking behind the door he will deter burglars.
Bring Fido – Without the Hassle
Luis, my Maltipoo hybrid dog belongs with me and I go anywhere where he is welcome. Not surprisingly, a vacation just wouldn’t be the same without my dog. Thus, as a new dog owner, I asked myself where can I take my four-legged family member in Tirol without too much of a hassle? I have checked pet-friendly accommodations throughout the country and here are some tips to show you Tirol can be a great little getaway for your dog as well.
Being Pet-Friendly
Of course, being „pet-friendly“ means more than a dog food bowl delivered to my room. To me, pet-friendly accommodations don’t just tolerate dogs, they welcome pets with open arms and embrace them with first-class services. When it comes to pet-friendly lodging, two things matter most: I want to bring my dog to the restaurant for dinner (he makes a good guest lying beneath the table) and I want to keep him next to me outside at the pool/lake area. I don’t want to leave my dog alone in the room.
Dogs Gaining Ground
Tirol is becoming more and more more pet-friendly, to the point where you can feel comfortable finding not only pet-friendly hotels and other lodging for your dog, but also a wide array of pet-friendly services and venues.
These five hotels are responding to those travelers with dog-friendly perks that provide dogs and their owners with winsome extras:
Riederhof Hotel ensures that your best friend feels just as important as you when staying with them in Ried. They offer a variety of pet-friendly services and amenities, such as dog massage therapy.
Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Yes Dog Swimming: Yes, there’s a dog pool Hiking Trails: Right outside the Hotel’s door Dog Walking Service: Yes Veterinarian Nearby: Yes
Situated on foot of lofty Kitzbühel Horn Peak, Müllernalm was awarded as a premier pet-friendly hotel by “Urlaub mit dem Hund” (“Bring Fido”) Magazine.
Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Yes Dog Swimming: Yes, they have a private dog pond Hiking Trails: Right outside the Hotel’s door Dog Walking Service: No Veterinarian Nearby: Yes
The first dog hotel in Zillertal Valley offers a premier experience for your canine friend. There are escorted walks, lectures and clinics and skilled training for your pup on the private pet exercise area.
Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Yes Dog Swimming: Dog pool Hiking Trails: Right outside the Hotel’s door Dog Walking Service: Yes, for extra charge Veterinarian Nearby: Yes
Dogs receive the star treatment at this luxury property, where furry friends are treated to the same outstanding service as human guests. Private dog area for your dog to rip around on.
Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Yes Dog Swimming: Yes, Wildsee Lake is nearby; dogs are allowed at the hotel pool’s sunbathing lawn Hiking Trails: Many great hiking trails nearby Dog Walking Service: Yes, for extra charge Veterinarian Nearby: Yes
The ideal choice if you’re travelling with your family as this place warmly welcomes children and pets.
Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Yes Dog Swimming: At nearby swimming lakes Hiking Trails: Right outside the Hotel’s door Dog Walking Service: No Veterinarian Nearby: Yes
More Dog-Friendly Accommodations
B&Bs and private property rentals are often the best bet for you and your pet. There are many homes and condos around Tirol where your dog is as welcome as you are:
If it’s quality tested and approved dog-friendly accommodation you’re after, watch for “Paws”: Find pet-friendly hotels and pet-friendly vacation rentals, ranging from 1 Paw (dog food bowl) to 5 Paws (everything you and your dog could possibly ask for in a vacation): www.pfotencheck.com (German only)
“Life without a dog is possible – but pointless…”…“
With a passion for detail and a twinkle in her eye, Christina Schwemberger takes you on a journey to meet amazing people, visit interesting places and experience all that Tirol has to offer.
Tirol’s Ten Best Rainy Day Options: What To Do When It’s Lashing It Down
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Keeping an eye on the forecast in the days leading up to a vacation or to the weekend is often a nerve wracking experience. You’ve spent months planning your trip and the prospect of it being scuppered by poor weather is not something you want to deal with. How do you make the most of your trip if rain threatens to spoil your plans? Well, as you’ll find out, rainy days does not mean there isn’t anything to do in and around Tirol - there are plenty of dry options—and even a couple of not so dry outdoor pursuits.
Tirol's huts are already hard at work preparing for the summer season 2023. We have put together a list of places which open in late spring or early summer to welcome walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. Scroll down to find out more.
Wake Up & Stay Alert! The Best Ways to Combat Spring Fatigue
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It is really mean. The sun is shining, the days are growing longer and the open-air season has begun. Spring has sprung, but not everyone feels energetic. For some, it is a season of leaden limbs and fits of yawning. While the world is waking up, they want to go to sleep. Observing the total renewal of nature after a long and cold winter is unbelievably beautiful, but it can make you behave like a sleepy fly—and not after a night out drinking. Somehow, you feel sleepier than during wintertime and that terrible feeling of fatigue and weakness coming between you and the world can feel uncomfortable, frustrating, and debilitating.
Wood is such a versatile material and available in such abundance in places like Tirol that it is sometimes hard to fathom why not all building are made from it. After all, it is renewable, carbon-friendly and 100% sustainable. Wooden houses and buildings are naturally warm and often have a wonderful aroma, especially if they are made of pine. And, last but certainly not least, wood is so adaptable that many architects choose it for their most ambitious projects. Here are five of the coolest wooden buildings in Tirol.
Sure, skiing is a big part of winter here in Tirol. But I also like to try other winter activities away from the pistes with my kids. Here are a few ideas on what to see and do on holiday beyond the ski slopes.
Tirol’s lakes are, of course, a great place to splash and swim in summer – but they are also well worth a visit in winter. Many freeze over all winter and can be used for ice skating, winter walking or even a bit of cross-country skiing. Don’t forget to take a woolly hat and a pair of warm gloves as well as warm walking boots and clothing for a fun and enjoyable experience on the ice.
No traffic jams, no stress, no black ice – just lean back and enjoy the scenery; then go directly from the train station to the ski slope. Travelling by train is the best and easiest way to reach many Tirolean tourism destinations. Today we would like to show you five ski resorts you can easily reach by train.
Five Mountain Villages for Wintersports Enthusiasts
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Cross-country skiing on Friday, alpine skiing on Saturday, tobogganing on Sunday – sounds like your kind of thing? Most places in Tirol offer all these winter sports and more, but there are a few villages whose local traditions or spectacular location make them just that little bit better than the rest. Here are our top five spots in the mountains for those who simply love winter sports.
After a full day of play on a Tirol getaway, there’s nothing more important than to relax in accommodations that fit your style. However, with so many things to do in the ‘Heart of the Alps’ — and even more places to stay — choosing might be the hardest part. Throughout the country, there are outstanding bed and breakfasts, apartments and hotels that offer unique amenities sure to make for an unforgettable getaway. These ten only-in-Tirol places to stay are a start to get your imagination going. Plus, to make things even better, most of them offer lodging at surprisingly affordable rates.
