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Camping with a dog in Europe

How to find campsites and motorhome stopovers that welcome your dog — what the open map data says country by country, the EU rules for crossing borders with a dog, and what to check before you book.

Published 23 October 2026 · Figures as of 23 October 2026

Who wrote this. This guide is published by AlpRoute, a map and route-planning app for motorhomes, campervans and motorcycles. The figures below come from the OpenStreetMap data shown in AlpRoute on 23 October 2026 and change as volunteers add information.

The short answer

Most campsites in Europe accept dogs, but the rules differ from site to site: a leash, a fee per night, some pitches, rentals or beaches off-limits. The map data rarely says so. Use it to rule out the places that say “no dogs”, and ask the rest before you arrive.

The data

What the map data says, country by country

AlpRoute shows campsites and motorhome stopovers from OpenStreetMap, where volunteers can record whether dogs are allowed. This is how many places carry that information today:

Country	Places	Dogs OK	No dogs	No info
Germany	4,484	44810%	63	3,97389%
Austria	622	7412%	11	53786%
Switzerland	568	326%	6	53093%
Italy	2,373	1,04544%	66	1,26253%
France	9,243	3324%	19	8,89296%
Netherlands	3,118	1665%	24	2,92894%
Spain	1,795	1488%	17	1,63091%
Croatia	554	417%	0	51393%
Turkey	2,162	442%	1	2,11798%

Even in Germany, about nine in ten places have no dog information. “No information” does not mean “no dogs” — it only means nobody has entered it yet. Italy stands out: almost half of its places are marked as dog-friendly.

In the app

Find dog-friendly places in AlpRoute

Open the map with the Pets allowed filter already on (button below), or turn it on yourself under Filters › Show only.
The filter hides places that are marked as not allowing dogs. Places without information stay visible, because many of them do accept dogs.
Open a place: when the data knows, a Pets chip shows it. When it does not, the place shows a note to check with the site before you go.

Open the map with “Pets allowed”

Crossing borders

Travelling with your dog between EU countries

An EU pet passport, issued by a vet.
A microchip.
A valid rabies vaccination: given at 12 weeks or older, and the first one at least 21 days before you travel.
For Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and Northern Ireland: a tapeworm treatment given 1 to 5 days before you enter, recorded in the passport.
You can travel with up to five pets.

Countries outside the EU, such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom or Turkey, can have their own rules — check the official site of the country before you go.

Source: European Union, Your Europe — travelling with pets

Before you book

A short checklist

Ask whether dogs are allowed on every pitch and in rentals, and what the fee per night is.
Ask about leash rules, dog areas and dog showers on the site.
In summer, many beaches and lakesides ban dogs — check the local rules for the place you are heading to.
Never leave your dog in the vehicle in the heat, even with the windows open.
Respect quiet hours: a barking dog is the most common complaint on campsites.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed on campsites in Europe?

On most, yes — usually on a leash and often for a fee per night. The rules differ by site and season, so check with the site before you arrive.

How do I find dog-friendly motorhome stopovers?

In AlpRoute, turn on the “Pets allowed” filter: it hides places marked as not allowing dogs. Then check the place details, and ask the site where there is no information.

What does my dog need to travel between EU countries?

An EU pet passport, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before the trip. Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and Northern Ireland also require a tapeworm treatment 1 to 5 days before entry.

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Planning the next trip with your dog?

Open the map, hide the places that say no dogs, and plan the drive to the rest. Free, no account needed to start.

Open the map with “Pets allowed”