Baltic Sea: Going on holiday with a dog

Holidays on the Baltic Sea with the dog, if possible a watt, no tide, no ebb and yet literally discover the vastness of an ocean for yourself – exactly this power makes a holiday with the dog on the Baltic Sea possible.

Brief facts on the subject

• On the Baltic Sea, dog beaches, linen obligations and seasonal access rules differ from community to community.
• Short distances to the beach are practical, but do not replace the examination of the specific stretch of beach.
• When it comes to accommodation, stairs, floor coverings, property and pet costs are important selection points.
• In protected areas and on cliffs, additional considerations apply.
• Even outside the summer, dogs need protection from cold, wind and salt water.

The dog does not care about borders on the Baltic Sea!

Here in Germany, the Baltic Sea borders the federal states of Schleswig Holstein and Mecklenburg Vorpommern. The Baltic Sea is an inland sea with many other holiday countries, which our dog does not care at first. Thus, a Holidays with the dog on the Baltic Sea take place in Denmark, the Baltic states such as Lithuania or Estonia, in Sweden or in Kaliningrad or in neighbouring Poland. For each country, separate Observe entry requirements for dogs.

It is advisable to ask for dog bathing places and dog beaches when holidaying with the dog on the Baltic Sea, because dogs are not everywhere welcome guests on the beach and in many places even forbidden. An apt statement dog bathing beaches can often already be seen from the display of the holiday apartments. But in case of doubt, the tourist associations or the spa administrations of the individual seaside resorts provide information.

Within Germany, the two islands Rügen and Usedom are known for possible holidays with the dog on the Baltic Sea. An insider tip is and will hopefully remain the dog beach in the seaside resort of Lubmin between Greifswald and the island of Usedom. Cross-border there is a variety of natural beaches in Pomerania on the Polish side and guaranteed to be found in the seaside resorts in and around Gdańsk and Szczecin beaches and holiday apartments that successfully crown a holiday with the dog and make it a shared experience.

German Baltic Sea beaches for a holiday with a dog

Over 60 Baltic Sea communities have designated beach sections for the holidaymaker with his companion. Please note: hundestrand does not necessarily mean linen-free! Of course, the "leftovers" of dogs must collected and disposed of. At designated dog beaches you get dog toilet bags and find a disposal option in the immediate vicinity. Please note the local rules for visiting the Dog Beaches.

Dog beaches on the German Baltic Sea can be found in the places:

Places with dog beaches on Usedom

• Ahlbeck
• Herringsdorf
• bansine
• Koserov
• Ückeritz’
• Karlshagen
• Trail heath
• Zinnowitz
• loddine
• zempine

Places with dog beaches on Rügen

• Breege
• Dranske-Nonnewitz
• Hiddensee
• Baabe
• Tubes
• sellin
• Thiessow
• Binz

Places with dog beaches in Mecklenburg

• lubmin
• Rostock Warnings
• Graal-Müritz
• Fishing
• Cooling Born
• Bastorf-Kägsdorf
• Rector
• Ahrenshoop
• Dierhagen
• Wustrow
• Zingst
• Prerov
• Boltenhagen
• Wohlenberg
• High churches

Places with dog beaches in Schleswig Holstein

• Travez
• Timmendorfer Strand
• Scotch
• New Town in Holstein
• Grömitz
• Kellenhuss
• Dams
• White Houses Beach
• Fehmarn
• Heiligenhafen
• Boltenhagen
• Wohlenberg
• Island of Poel
• Kiel-Friedrichsort
• Schönberg
• Wiping heatcats
• Laboes
• Behrensdorf
• High level
  
• Eckernförde
  
• Damp
• Schönhagen
  
• Flensburg
  
• Glücksburg-Holnis
  
• Long crown
  

It is not surprising that many holidaymakers often associate the holiday with the dog on the Baltic Sea with a bathing holiday or a summer holiday. Certainly the months of June, July and August are the main season for a Baltic Sea holiday. But also the other seasons spread with an incredible fascination along the beaches and the hinterland. Often the autumn and spring attract to extended hikes and bicycle tours, which can of course also be included with a holiday with a dog on the Baltic Sea. Winter, with or often without snow, can encourage wellness and romantic travel. Why should a dog So this very calm and relaxed mood should not be there? Exactly the opposite is the active holiday on the Baltic Sea. Sailing, surfing, kitesurfing and wakeboarding are sports that are also in trend, as there are matching contests and maritime events. Here, however, you should think very carefully about how to coordinate both, i.e. the holiday with the dog on the Baltic Sea.

Choosing Dog Beach on the Baltic Sea Practically

On the Baltic Sea, designated dog beaches are often between other beach sections with different rules. Before booking, the municipality, the spa administration and the exact access are checked: May the dog be there all year round Or just go to the water outside the bathing season? Is linen mandatory, and does the path lead through dunes, forest or a protected area? The Europe-wide beach advice help with the checklist, but do not replace the local information.

Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offer different coastal forms. Sand, cliffs, harbour areas and wooded paths each require different distances and security. On steep coasts the dog will not allowed to run at the break-off edge; in protected areas, paths and linen rules remain relevant. For the Entry check For onward journeys to Poland, Denmark or Sweden, additional national requirements apply.

Summer, autumn and winter on the water

In summer morning and evening hours are preferred, in autumn and winter wind, cold and wet fur are planned. Drinking water, towel and a dry resting zone belong in the luggage even in cool weather. After bathing Paws, ears and fur are controlled. A short distance to the accommodation is especially helpful for young, old or health-stressed dogs.

If the designated dog beach is overcrowded, distance or an alternative walk reduces stress. For injuries caused by sharp-edged stones, shells or fishing accessories, the Emergency planning. Accommodation rules regarding wet dogs, garden and cleaning are clarified before booking.

Frequent questions

When can dogs go to the Baltic Sea beaches?

Access and linen duty vary by municipality, beach section and season. The rules at the chosen holiday location should be checked shortly before the trip.

Is a designated dog beach always linen-free?

No. Also on dog beaches can apply linen obligations, nature conservation rules or time restrictions.

Which location is convenient for accommodation with a dog?

Short distances to suitable exit routes are helpful. In addition, safe access, suitable flooring and a plot of land, the fence of which is clearly described, count.

How much does it cost to bring a dog?

Pet supplement, additional cleaning or a higher deposit are possible. All amounts should be in the total price before booking.

What is important on steep coasts and in protected areas?

Dogs should stay on secure paths. Local linen obligations, breeding times and closures serve both nature conservation and safety.