• ©Anna Fohringer

A brilliant time

Holidays with your dog – a completely stress-free experience

Fresh mountain air, scenic walking trails and plenty of space to explore – the Ybbstal Alps are perfect for a break with your dog. Amidst clear streams, dense forests and impressive peaks, both two-legged and four-legged friends will find the ideal conditions for shared adventures in the great outdoors.

Out and about together, relaxing together

A successful holiday starts with accommodation where everyone feels at home. In the Ybbstal Alps, there are numerous dog-friendly establishments that cater to the needs of holidaymakers with their four-legged friends.

Just a few steps from your accommodation, there are numerous trails for exploring together. From leisurely walks along the River Ybbs to varied hikes in the mountains, the region offers plenty of opportunities to get active. Afterwards, the tranquillity of nature and the stunning landscape ensure the perfect relaxation.

There’s no shortage of culinary delights either. Many restaurants and inns welcome dogs, so nothing stands in the way of a relaxed evening meal after an eventful day. Below are a few tips for dog-friendly places to eat in the region.

The best walks with your dog

  • At the autumnal Lake Lunz
    ©weinfranz.at
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance4,85 km
    • Duration1:15 h

    Around the unique Lunzer See

    Hiking tour Starting from Starting point Seeplatz
  • The gentle hills of the Mostviertel glow in the warm light of autumn, while the trees shine in vibrant colors. A cross on the summit invites hikers to enjoy the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Here, where nature is in full bloom, every visitor finds a place of peace and inspiration.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Sabine Wieser
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance12,17 km
    • Duration4:00 h

    Onto Prochenberg

    Hiking tour Starting from Ybbsitz, town center
  • Buchenberg_Aussicht_(c)_Stadt_Waidhofen_Ybbs
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance12,49 km
    • Duration3:30 h

    The summits of Waidhofen

    Hiking tour Starting from Waidhofen, Local Train Station
  • Beer fountain on GeBIERgsweg
    ©Theo Kust
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance6,58 km
    • Duration2:00 h

    GeBIERgsweg Gaming (Krügerl-Runde)

    Hiking tour Starting from Giant beer barrel in Kartausenpark Gaming
©Anna Fohringer

Practical tips whilst you’re there

  • Please ensure dogs are kept on a lead
  • Be considerate of grazing animals
  • Dispose of dog waste properly
  • Take plenty of water with you
  • Keep a muzzle to hand for use on public transport

Hiking with your dog: Please keep your dog on a lead at all times!

Cows may perceive your dog as a threat. Even your dog’s mere presence or a bark can put the herd on high alert. Therefore, keep a close eye on your dog and walk it on a short lead in the pasture.
In the event of an attack: UNLEASH IT IMMEDIATELY!

Dog-friendly excursion destinations

  • Tents on a green meadow with trees in the background.
    ©deeprootadventures

    Deep Roots Adventures

    Palfau 4, 8923 Palfau
  • Comfortably to the summit with the four-seater chairlift
    ©Ludwig Fahrnberger

    Hochkar mountain railways

    Lassing 42, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • FeRRUM - world of iron
    ©Dominik Stixenberger

    FeRRUM - world of iron

    Markt 24, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • With the chair lift to the Ötscherschutzhaus
    ©Ludwig Fahrnberger

    Ötscher mountain railways

    Weitental 51, 3295 Lackenhof

Dog-friendly venues

Göstling an der Ybbs, Landl & Palfau

  • JoSchi Hochkar Alpine Inn
    ©Martin Stellenberger/JoSchi Hochkar GmbH

    JP Restaurant (geöffnet nur in der Wintersaison)

    Lassing 47, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Alpenhotel Ensmann
    ©Theo Kust

    Alpenhotel Ensmann

    Lassing 55, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • JUFA Hochkar in summer
    ©Markus Esletzbichler

    Hotel JUFA Hochkar

    Lassing 49, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Waterhole tavern
    ©Familie Huber

    Wasserlochschenke

    Palfau 72, 8923 Palfau
  • Ybbsblick Restaurant
    ©Restaurant Ybbsblick

    Restaurant Ybbsblick

    Stixenlehen 48, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • A yellow building, surrounded by trees, in front of a wooded mountain with snow on top.
    ©Schlosstaverne Lunz/Martin Stellnberger

    Schlosstaverne Lunz am See

    Seehof 2, 3293 Lunz am See
  • A yellow building with a balcony and flowers, surrounded by green meadows and mountains under a blue sky.
    ©Gasthof Stiegenwirt

    Gasthof Stiegenwirt***

    Palfau 159, 8923 Palfau
  • A traditional building with a wooden façade in a green forest landscape.
    ©Dagmar Nahringbauer

    Hotel Fahrnberger

    Lassing 19, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs

Lunz am See, Gaming, Lackenhof and Randegg

  • Tavern Almhaus Hochkogel
    ©Gerald Demolsky

    Mostheuriger Almhaus Hochkogel

    Hochkogelberg 10, 3263 Randegg
  • Landhotel Zellerhof in Lunz am See
    ©Familie Daurer

    Landhotel Restaurant Zellerhof

    Seestraße 5, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Kartausenkeller Restaurant
    ©Theo Kust

    Restaurant "Kartausenkeller"

    Kartause 1, 3292 Gaming

Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Ybbsitz and Opponitz

  • Iron Road Castle
    ©Johanna Meinschad

    Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse

    Am Schlossplatz 1, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • House view Café Hartner
    ©Hartner

    Stadtcafé Hartner

    Oberer Stadtplatz 14, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Bruckwirt Inn
    ©Familie Tazreiter

    Gasthof Bruckwirt

    Thann 12, 3342 Opponitz
  • Lietz store
    ©Falke Media

    Lietz Laden - Concept Store / Mediterranean Specialties / Cafe / Gas Station

    Alte Poststraße 25, 3341 Ybbsitz

Dog-friendly accommodation

Göstling an der Ybbs, Palfau and Landl

  • JoSchi Hochkar Alpine Inn
    ©Martin Stellenberger/JoSchi Hochkar GmbH

    JoSchi Almgasthof Hochkar

    Lassing 47, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Alpenhotel Ensmann
    ©Theo Kust

    Alpenhotel Ensmann

    Lassing 55, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Kleinschöntal
    ©Kleinschöntal

    Klein Schöntal

    Hochreit 1, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • JUFA Hochkar in summer
    ©Markus Esletzbichler

    Hotel JUFA Hochkar

    Lassing 49, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Vacation cottage Lenzau
    ©Familie Heigl

    Ferienhaus Lenzau

    Strohmarkt 9, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Hotel Pension Scheiblechner
    ©Fahrnberger Ludwig

    Hotel, Pension Scheiblechner

    Stixenlehen 48, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Ferienstadl Hammerau in summer
    ©zVg

    Holiday barn Hammerau

    Strohmarkt 36, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • A yellow building with a balcony and flowers, surrounded by green meadows and mountains under a blue sky.
    ©Gasthof Stiegenwirt

    Gasthof Stiegenwirt***

    Palfau 159, 8923 Palfau
  • Hotel zum Goldenen Hirschen in summer
    ©Hotel zum Goldenen Hirschen

    Hotel “Zum Goldenen Hirschen” – Kirchenwirt

    Göstling 16, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • A traditional building with a wooden façade in a green forest landscape.
    ©Dagmar Nahringbauer

    Hotel Fahrnberger

    Lassing 19, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs

Waidhofen on the Ybbs

  • Iron Road Castle
    ©Johanna Meinschad

    Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse

    Am Schlossplatz 1, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Vacation on an organic farm - Mitterhirschberg
    ©Melanie Schweighuber

    Mitterhirschberg, Familie Schweighuber

    Hirschberg 14, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • The sand fiefdom
    ©Michael Pichler

    Das Sandlehen am Sonntagberg

    Rotte Nöchling 2, 3332 Sonntagberg
  • Bedroom
    ©Kurt Freunthaler

    Ferienhaus Freunthaler

    Rabenbergstraße 7, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • House and garden
    ©itjproductions

    Privatzimmervermietung Margit

    Krautberggasse 8, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Surrounded by idyllic nature - the perfect place to live
    ©Carina Korntheuer

    Kornihof

    Luegstraße 64, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Exterior view
    ©Obersteinriegl

    Landhaus Obersteinriegl

    Kleingschnaidt 8, 3334 Gaflenz

Lunz am See

  • Landhotel Zellerhof in Lunz am See
    ©Familie Daurer

    Landhotel Restaurant Zellerhof

    Seestraße 5, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Castle tavern Lunz
    ©JoSchi Hochkar GmbH

    Schlosstaverne Lunz

    Seehof 2, 3293 Lunz am See
  • The science of bees
    ©Fahrnberger Ludwig

    Bienenkunde Apartments

    Bienenkunde 1, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Refugium Lunz am See
    ©Gregor Hofbauer

    Refugium Lunz

    Kirchenplatz 3, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Apartment Bergsee
    ©Apartment Bergsee

    Apartmenthaus Bergsee

    Kleine Seeaustraße 10, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Exterior view
    ©Oberschindlberg

    Oberschindlberg

    Schindlberg 3, 3293 Lunz am See

Gaming and Lackenhof

  • Historic building with red roof and tower, surrounded by trees.
    ©Ricarda Schwarzel

    Hotel Kartause Gaming

    Kartause 1, 3292 Gaming
  • A green building with the inscription 'Wolf's Revier' and flower boxes in front of the windows, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
    ©Robert Wolf

    Wolf´s Revier

    Käferbichlstraße 10, 3295 Lackenhof
  • Vacation apartments Forst Kienberg
    ©2024 Forst Kienberg

    Apartments Forst Kienberg

    Beim Herrenhaus 1, 3291 Kienberg

Opponitz and St Georgen am Reith

  • Bruckwirt Inn
    ©Familie Tazreiter

    Gasthof Bruckwirt

    Thann 12, 3342 Opponitz
  • Meine Auszeit (c)Melanie Heim (12)

    Meine Auszeit – das ferienhaus

    Kogelsbach 107, 3344 St. Georgen am Reith

Ybbsitz

  • Black house
    ©Schwarzes Haus

    "Schwarzes Haus" (Black House)

    Hammerschmiedstraße 1, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • Private room family Obermüller
    ©Fam. Obermüller

    Private rooms Fam. Obermüller

    Schwarzois 50, 3341 Ybbsitz