Camping with dog

Dogs (and other pets) are welcome at most campsites. To ensure a peaceful coexistence on and off the campsite, we ask you to observe the following guidelines.

Before departure

Find out about the entry and re-entry requirements: Check with your vet which vaccinations and documents are required for entry into Switzerland (and, if applicable, re-entry into your home country). You can find a travel check for dogs and cats here.

At the campsite

If you have more than one dog, find out before you travel how many dogs are allowed per booking/pitch (usually two). Register them when you make your reservation, as dogs are not always included for free.
Leashes are mandatory: Leashes are mandatory on the campsite. Therefore, keep your dog on a leash at all times on your pitch and in common areas or in the restaurant.
Show consideration for others: Not everyone is a dog lover. Make sure that your dog does not bother other guests by constantly barking loudly, jumping up at them or marking their pitch. It must be possible to get a good night's sleep.
Clean up after your dog: Your dog should always do his business outside the campsite. Make sure you always clean up after him. Use poop bags (doggy bags) and dispose of them in the designated rubbish containers. Poop bags are provided free of charge throughout the region.
Do not leave your dog unattended on your pitch: this can cause stress for the dog and lead to loud barking or howling.
Do let your dog have a bath. But not in the pool or in the sanitary facilities of the campsite. Some campsites provide special dog showers, or you can find a suitable bathing place in a natural body of water nearby.

Out and about with your dog

Leash requirement
In the following places, your dog must be kept on a leash: near schools, in public playgrounds, on/at sports fields, in train stations and on public transport, when entering agricultural areas.
Your dog can run free everywhere else, as long as you can control and call it back at any time. If you notice a dog on a leash approaching, you should also put your dog on a leash. Be considerate of joggers, horse riders, walkers and children on your way, and call your dog back to you in good time.
Respect nature: Our forests are home to a wide variety of wildlife, so you are required to keep your dog under control at all times. Dogs with a strong hunting instinct or those that are difficult to recall must be kept on a leash. From April to June (mating season), dogs must be kept on a leash and must not leave the path.
Enjoy your camping trip: But be sure to take enough water for your dog on your excursions – especially in summer – and never leave him in a parked car. On longer trips, plan enough breaks for your dog to move (and relieve himself).

Packing list for your camping holiday with your dog

Dog leash and collar/harness, possibly a drag line
Name tag with contact and address details while on holiday and at home
Muzzle (if necessary)
Sufficient poop bags (provided free of charge throughout the region)
Dog bed or blanket
Water and food bowl
Sufficient dog food / special food (if necessary)
Any medication
Water bottle for when you are out and about
Tick repellent and flea treatment
Tick collar for added protection in areas with high tick populations

Dog brush or comb
Towel
First-aid kit for dogs (dressing material, disinfectant and a tick forceps)
Toy
EU pet passport, vaccination certificate and insurance number of the liability
Transport box or seat belt for the car
Light or reflective collar for walks in the dark
Possibly a head torch for the owner for evening walks