Hiking holidays with a dog in Austria

The hiking regions in Austria not only offer the perfect break in nature for all active holidaymakers eager for exercise. The hiking paths and routes are also ideal for dogs. Our hiking holidays in Austria marked with a paw are guaranteed to be dog-friendly and ideally suited for hiking with a dog.

To enter Austria with a dog, you need the following documents / vaccinations:

• EU- pet passport
• Microchipping your dog
• Proof of a valid rabies vaccination (the first dose must have been given at least 21 days before the trip)
• For puppies under 12 weeks of age or puppies between 12 and 16 weeks of age who have had a rabies vaccination but have not yet completed 21 days to achieve vaccination protection: in this case it is necessary to carry a statement from a licensed veterinarian confirming this that the puppy has so far only been kept at its place of birth. Alternatively, entry will be approved, if the puppy is accompanied by its mother dog.

Your dog can be checked when entering Austria. Please bring all necessary documents such as EU pet passport with you. You must be noted as an accompanying person in this passport and your dog’s microchip number must be entered. The rabies vaccination must also be noted. Please inform yourself about the relevant regulations in your holiday destination before you start your journey.

When travelling to Austria with your dog, you need the following documents / vaccination for your dog:

• EU pet passport
• Microchipping your dog
• Proof of a valid rabies vaccination (the first dose must have been given at least 21 days before the trip)
• For puppies under 12 weeks of age or puppies between 12 and 16 weeks of age who have had a rabies vaccination but have not yet completed 21 days to achieve vaccination protection: in this case it is necessary to carry a statement from a licensed veterinarian confirming this that the puppy has so far only been kept at its place of birth. Alternatively, entry will be approved if the puppy is accompanied by its mother dog.

In Austria, regulations on muzzle and leash requirements are determined individually by the respective municipalities. Generally, however, muzzles are compulsory on public transport, a leash or muzzle is compulsory in grassland, as well as muzzle- and leash mandate outside of fenced in or demarcated properties and houses in residential areas.