Vacation with Dog

To ensure that both you and your dog have an unforgettable vacation experience in Vorarlberg, there are a few points to bear in mind. Here you will find all the tips you need for a carefree stay in our regions.

Put dogs on a lead and pick up piles

Contamination of meadows by dog excrement poses a considerable health risk to livestock. It is therefore very important that dog owners pick up their dog's excrement. There are "Robidog" waste garbage cans including bags in many places in the region. Thank you for your support!

Dogs must be kept on a lead in these areas:

• In public transportation (bus, train, cable car) and at their stops
• In public buildings and facilities
• In public playgrounds
• On cycle paths, walking and hiking trails and cross-country ski trails
• On agricultural land

• Leash and muzzle: Certain rules also apply on the mountain and situations may arise from time to time that require a leash. Carrying a muzzle can also be useful.
• Drinking water: It's not just humans who crave a glass of water after a strenuous hike, dogs should also be well hydrated.
• Food: Just like a thirst quencher, your dog should also be provided with sufficient food on a hike.
• Towel: A small towel that can be used after a surprise rain shower or a well-deserved bath should also be brought along.
• Dog waste bags: Dog waste must always be removed, not only in the valley but also on the mountain. It is important to keep paths and landscapes clean. Did you know that grazing animals can become seriously ill from dog excrement?
• Tip: ROBIDOG - the dog toilet: The green dog waste disposal system can be found on almost all walking and hiking trails in the Vorarlberg Alpine region. Here you can dispose of your dog's droppings properly and immediately.
• EU pet passport: You should not only be able to identify yourself as a human, your four-legged friend also needs proof of identity.

As a general rule, dogs should do on vacation what they are used to doing at home. If the dog tends to move at a leisurely pace in everyday life and gets less exercise, it will not become a long-distance dog on vacation either. If you are planning to hike in the mountains with your dog and know that he will need stamina, start training him early enough.

Bus & Train

Dogs traveling on buses and trains must be secured with a lead AND muzzle.

A dog always requires a ticket.
A day ticket costs € 2.00, a weekly ticket € 7.60 and a monthly ticket € 16.00.

Dogs can be taken along free of charge and without a muzzle and lead:

• if the dog is transported in a closed container
• for partner dogs for people with disabilities
• for guide, guide and assistance dogs

Mountain railroads

In the Alpine town of Bludenz (Muttersbergbahn), in Brandnertal (Bergbahnen Brandnertal), in Klostertal (Sonnenkopfbahn) and also in Grosses Walsertal (Seilbahn Sonntag-Stein), dogs are allowed and free of charge.

In general, dogs must be kept on a lead in large-capacity gondolas and a muzzle is recommended.
For more detailed information, please contact the mountain railroads directly.

In principle, bathing in public waters is prohibited. However, there are a few exceptions that are permitted until further notice

• Waters

Dogs are allowed to swim in the Ill in Bludenz. We recommend sheltered places and times when the water level is low.
Dogs are allowed to swim in the Lutzbach in the Großes Walsertal Biosphere Park, in the Alfenz in Klostertal and also in the Alvierbach in Brandnertal.

• Swimming pools

Alvierbad Brand:
You are allowed to bring your dog into the kiosk area at Alvierbrand in Brand. Dogs are not allowed on the sunbathing lawn or in the water area.

Braz swimming pool:
Dogs are allowed in the kiosk area at Braz swimming pool. Dogs are not allowed on the sunbathing lawn or in the water area.

Dogs are not allowed in the Almwasserpark in Klösterle am Arlberg, the Val Blu leisure pool in Bludenz and the outdoor pool in Dalaas .