Dog-Friendly Activities in Goestling an der Ybbs, AT

Play a round of dog-friendly golf with your Golden in the heart of the Austrian Alps at IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn in Aigen im Ennstal, AT. This impeccable course sprawls out across 135 acres of Alpine terrain with hills, valleys and forests to contend with along the way. While you slice your way through forests and meadows, trying your best to avoid the occasional pond, your canine caddy can join you off leash if they have good recall. If you’re feeling peckish, refuel at Restaurant 19, which is situated on the course.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome to tour the Dackelmuseum; although, if Fido is a dachshund he may be surrounded by fans, as the museum is devoted to his kind. The museum, located in Residence Square, houses the world's largest collection of sausage-dog items and was lovingly amassed over the course of 25 years, featuring more than 4,500 exhibits. Well-behaved dogs visiting the museum receive a free drink. The Dackelmuseum's hours vary seasonally, and certain days are open by prior arrangement only, so guests should check its website before planning their outing. Tickets are € 3,00 for students and € 5,00 for adults.

The Hofburg grounds are pet-friendly. Although dogs aren't allowed inside the historic palace buildings, you can wander with your pup outside around the pretty gardens. Leashed dogs are welcome on the grassy areas, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Sigmund-Freud-Park is pet-friendly. This landscaped area has a grassy lawn, shade trees and lounge chairs to hang out on. The park is overlooked by a 19th-century neo-gothic church. The park is always open. Dog owners are reminded to keep pups leashed and to clean up any mess that is left behind by their dogs.