Bring your four-legged friend with you on a fur-cation to Norway! It's a very dog-friendly country. Since many of Norway's bucket list experiences are found outdoors, it's very easy to take your dog with you on your adventures.
Travel to Norway with your dog
Have a dream holiday with your best friend
"Please bring me with you on your holiday to Norway!"
"Yes! Mummy is taking the tram (how exciting!) to Vigeland Park in Oslo! But I'm not there to see world famous sculptures. I'm going to look for new ..."
"... friends! I love it that Frogner Park has a dog park where I can run free all day long!"
"Remember to keep me on a leash when I'm not in the dog park! According to Norwegian law dogs must be on a leash between April 1 and August 20. This is especially important when I'm in the woods and mountains where other animals roam!"
"That was so fun! But now I'm starting to get a bit hungry."
"What? I can order whatever I want AND sit by the table? Maybe I should try something with veggies for a change? No, I would like the Dog burger, please!"
"Yummy! That was tail-waggingly good!"
"What a pawsome day! Now I need to rest a bit in my VID (Very Important Dog) hotel room and dream about this day on repeat."
"Let's start planning our next adventure!"
There is no reason to leave the family's best friend behind when the rest of you go on holiday. Travelling is so much more fun when accompanied by a dog!
Here is everything you need to know about travelling to Norway with your pet.
Everything you need to know
Plan your trip with your furry friend!
HOTELS: Most hotels in Norway are dog friendly or have designated dog friendly rooms, but always ask in advance. There is usually an additional fee for dogs.
DOG PARKS: You have to keep your dog on a lead, but some parks have separate areas for dogs where they can run free and play with other dogs.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Dogs mostly ride for free, but need to be on a lead and not sit directly on seats.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS: Dogs are welcome at outdoor areas in many restaurants and cafés, but some few also allow dogs to sit by your table inside. Some even have their own dog menu! Pets are allowed in places with food and drink service as long as they are not a danger to the food or other guests. If another guest, or an employee, is allergic or experiences discomfort around dogs, then the staff have the right to ask you and your dog to leave. This applies both outdoors and indoors.
These rules apply to all restaurants in Norway, pursuant to The Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Ready for a bark-tastic time?
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a restaurant meal or meet up with friends without leaving your dog alone at home.
Find inspiration below on how to create a dream vacation for you and your pet!
Urban paws
Recommendations from Norwegian dog owners!
Paws in Oslo
Find dog friendly parks, cafés, restaurants, hotels, and activities in Norway recommended by local dog owners:
HOTELS
Most hotels in Oslo have pet friendly rooms, but do check in advance to be sure.
The Thief must be the ultimate choice!
This is true luxury for your dog. Put the VID (Very Important Dog) sign on the door and remain undisturbed. You also get some food, goodies, toys, a dog menu, a dog bed, and more.
DOG PARKS
Oslo has a lot of parks with designated areas for dogs. Dogs are allowed to run free in these areas even when a lead is mandatory (April 1 - August 20).
- Dog park in Vigeland Park at Frogner.
- Dog meet-ups at Ekebergsletta every Sunday (for small dogs under 5 kg).
- Maridalen dog park (in Norwegian only)
- More dog parks in Oslo (in Norwegian only)
- Check below for more beautiful parks and gardens where you can take me, but on a lead!
Lovely parks, gardens and walks
Combine sightseeing with walking your dog!
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
- BD57 BrewDog – in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood. Has a dog menu where your pet can order a Dog Burger, Dog Ice Cream, and even a Dog Beer!
- Starbucks has a "puppuchino" for your puppy
- Espresso House, multiple locations
- Mathallen– at Vulkan
- Oslo Streetfood – in Torggata
- Peloton – in Torggata
- Bar 200 – in Grünerløkka
- Kuro – in Grünerløkka
- Victors Vinbar – in the Frogner neighbourhood
- Gråbein – in the Grünerløkka/Tøyen area
- Bernies – in the Grønland neighbourhood
- Papegøye – in Grønland
Find more recommendations for dogs in Oslo(in Norwegian only).
Bergen
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
- Løvetann Café & Bistro, Nordnes
- Fjåk Chocolate Shop & Café, Skostredet
- Dr Wiesener, Sandviken
DOG PARKS
- By Løvstien
- Tveitevannet, Årstad
- Liavatnet, Åsane
- Tennebekk, Laksevåg
Bergen
Bergen Kunsthall
Tromsø
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
- Kaffebønna Havneterminalen – Samuel Arnesens gate
- Tøllefsenhjørnet – Storgata
- Pust Kafé – Skippergata
Stavanger
RESTAURANTS
- Kokko kaffebar
(Only outdoors)
- Bøker og Børst in Fargegata
- Matmagasinet
- Ostehuset Øst
- Olivia
- Bølgen & Moi
- Spiseriet restaurant at Stavanger konserthus
- Mexico restaurant
DOG PARKS
- Hundeskogen by Bråstein lake – Sandnes
- Godalen hundepark
- Eiganes hundepark
- Sørmarka hundeluftingsområde
Stavanger
Ostehuset Øst Stavanger
Paws on mountain peaks
A dog's quest for adventure!
Norway has amazing nature, even close to its cities. It's the perfect country for you and your furry friend to play in green landscapes, paddle in the ocean, or play in the sand ...
... or go for longer hikes in the valleys and mountains and explore nature together.
A dog's paradise!
Most Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) cabins allow dogs in either private rooms or in a special room outside. This is also the case for many rental cabins, but always check in advance.
Here is a list of dog friendly DNT cabins.
Hikes for both two and four-legged visitors
Take your dog for a long, memorable walk!
Always remember ...
happy dog = happy life!
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