Dog-friendly Amsterdam
Canal city with dog-friendly cafรฉs, parks, and cycling culture
Dog Rules in Amsterdam
One of Europe's most dog-friendly cities - welcome everywhere
Microchip and registration required at local municipality
Dogs need ticket on GVB (โฌ3.20 day pass) - not in carriers
Must be on leash in Vondelpark, city center, and on transport
Must clean waste - fines up to โฌ140
Dog beaches: Blijburg, Zandvoort, and Kennemer beach
Dutch love dogs in bike baskets - ensure dog is secure!
Perfect Day in Amsterdam ๐พ
A curated one-day itinerary for exploring Amsterdam with your furry companion.
๐ Canal Morning
Start with a walk along the picturesque canals of Jordaan or Grachtengordel. Amsterdam's charming streets are very dog-friendly.
โ Brown Cafรฉ Break
Visit traditional 'brown cafรฉs' (bruine kroeg) where dogs are often welcome. Enjoy Dutch coffee and apple pie with your pup by your side.
๐ณ Vondelpark Afternoon
Spend time at Vondelpark, Amsterdam's most famous park with off-leash areas. Your dog can socialize while you relax by the ponds.
๐ Amsterdam North
Take the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord and explore the NDSM wharf area. Many waterfront restaurants have dog-friendly terraces.
๐ก Pro tip: Always check current dog policies before visiting. Explore 15 dog-friendly places in Amsterdam above!
Vondelpark
Amsterdam's most famous park with dedicated off-leash dog areas and scenic paths along ponds
Westerpark
Urban park with cultural venues.
Oosterpark
Beautiful park in diverse neighborhood.
Rembrandtpark
Quiet park with good dog facilities.
Beatrixpark
Elegant park near RAI.
Sarphatipark
Cozy park in De Pijp.
Flevopark
Eastern park with swimming spot.
Noorderpark
Park in Amsterdam North.
Erasmuspark
Quiet neighborhood park.
Frankendael Park
Historic estate with gardens.
Sloterpark
Large park with lake.
Diemerpark
Nature park on reclaimed land.
Gaasperpark
Park with lake in Southeast.
Martin Luther King Park
Modern park in Bijlmer.
Amsterdamse Bos
Massive forest park south of Amsterdam with extensive off-leash areas and dog swimming spots