Dog-friendly Vienna
Imperial city with elegant cafés, parks, and dog-friendly culture
Dog Rules in Vienna
Very dog-friendly - dogs welcome in cafés and restaurants
Dog tax (Hundeabgabe) €72/year - register at MA 60
Dogs free on Wiener Linien if muzzled or small in carrier
Must be on leash in city center and on public transport
Must clean waste - fines up to €36
Prater main area and Donauinsel large off-leash zones
Traditional Viennese cafés often welcome well-behaved dogs
Perfect Day in Vienna 🐾
A curated one-day itinerary for exploring Vienna with your furry companion.
🌅 Imperial Morning
Start at Schönbrunn Palace gardens where leashed dogs are welcome. The vast grounds offer beautiful walking paths and photo opportunities.
☕ Coffee House Culture
Experience Vienna's famous Kaffeehaus tradition at dog-friendly cafés in the historic center. Many welcome well-behaved dogs indoors.
🌳 Prater Park Afternoon
Head to Prater, Vienna's largest park with dedicated off-leash zones. Dogs can run freely in designated areas while you enjoy the green space.
🌆 Danube Evening
Walk along the Donaukanal (Danube Canal) with its street art and outdoor bars. Many riverside spots welcome dogs on their terraces.
💡 Pro tip: Always check current dog policies before visiting. Explore 17 dog-friendly places in Vienna above!
Auer-Welsbach-Park
Neighborhood park with off-leash hours and agility course. A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Bruno Kreisky Park
Local park with designated dog zones and community atmosphere. A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Donauinsel
Long island between Danube River branches with designated dog zones and swimming areas. A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Hundezone Donaupark
Fenced off-leash dog park with agility equipment and separate small dog area. A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Prater Park
Historic park with the Prater amusement area and vast green spaces for off-leash dog walking. A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Schönbrunn Palace Gardens
Imperial gardens with designated dog walking paths (dogs not allowed in palace). A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Stadtpark
Central city park with monuments and green lawns popular for dog walking. A perfect green space for dogs to explore, play, and socialize.
Hundezone Augarten
Dog zone in historic baroque park.
Hundezone Prater
Large off-leash dog zone in Vienna's famous Prater park.
Hundezone Türkenschanzpark
Popular dog zone in the beautiful Türkenschanzpark.
Hundezone Donauinsel
River island dog zones with swimming access.
Hundezone Laaer Berg
Large dog zone with great views of the city.
Wienerwald Trails
Vienna Woods with endless dog-friendly hiking.
Hundezone Volksgarten
Central dog zone near the famous rose garden.
Hundezone Dehnepark
Large quiet dog zone in the western districts.
Hundezone Auer-Welsbach-Park
Nice dog zone in Mariahilf near Schloss Schönbrunn.
Hundezone Schönbrunn
Dog zone near the famous Schönbrunn Palace.