Travelling with a dog to Germany

Helen Tinson
Helen Tinson Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited December 2019 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Hi,

We're planning a trip to Germany in the summer (2020) and would like to take our dog along (he's a 4-year old Black Lab Cross).  We wondered if anyone has any advice or experience about travelling with dogs?  I've found a website which tells me Germany is pretty dog-friendly and he will be allowed on public transport (albeit with a muzzle) but it would be great to hear any stories, good or bad, which may help us.  You may have realised this will be our maiden voyage to Europe in the van (with or without Cooper).

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  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,829 ✭✭✭
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    edited December 2019 #2

    Read DEFRA rules on taking dogs overseas, nothing will change during Brexit transition phase. See your vet to get injections and animal passport.

    Decide whether you and dog can cope with ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland or whether you will take the longer drive to Germany via the Channel tunnel.

    Get ACSI guide and Camping card from Club HQ. for discounts if going in low season. Choose your campsites - those refusing dogs are rare, but there are a few. 

    Decide who looks after dog while one of you goes to supermarkets, cathedrals, museums, indoor attractions and swimming pools.

    Hope that helps. Enjoy your holiday.

  • Biljul
    Biljul Forum Participant Posts: 11
    edited January 2020 #3

    We travelled through Germany this year. Apart from the requirement for a muzzle on Public transport then it is very similar to UK. Poop bags etc. should be carried and generally have the dog on a lead in built up areas. You will also find that places like Bars and Restaurants can be much more dog friendly than the UK. If you do walk your dog off the lead then it is normal to put him back on it when approaching another person with a dog. If travelling through France to Germany using the toll routes you will find the aires are good places to stop for a break with quite large grassy areas. The route through Belgium and Luxembourg is toll free but the aires are more like car parks, those with large services are better.

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited January 2020 #4

    Decide whether you and dog can cope with ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland or whether you will take the longer drive to Germany via the Channel tunnel.

    Germany is an easy 1 day drive from Calais (ferry/tunnel), then once in Germany the world is your lobster especially if you are in a MH, not quite as easy as France but most towns and villages have a Stelplatz but lots of camp sites too if you have a caravan and can then drive out to places of interest.  Of course what crossing you take may depend on your starting point in the UK

    You do not say where you are planning to go but can highly recommend the Mosel, black Forest, Bavaria, Romantic road.

  • DianneT
    DianneT Forum Participant Posts: 521
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    edited January 2020 #5

    You might find some info on here https://www.joysofeuropeancaravanning.co.uk. We have been visting Germany for 40 years the last 14 with a caravan.  If you have any questions please ask email address on website.

    DianneT

     

  • Oneputt
    Oneputt Club Member Posts: 9,144 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #6

    Harwich to Hook of Holland has a separate caged area for pets.  There is a TV channel where you can observe the pet area

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