When you bring a dog to Norway

It is fantastic to have the opportunity to bring the four-legged member of the family with you on holiday - but before you pack your suitcase and the dog's favorite toy, you should read this page carefully. Then you can be sure that you and your dog will have a really good holiday in Norway and/or Denmark.

Travelling to Norway with a dog

Foto: Eduardo Grund / Regions Stavanger

Identity marking, documentation and vaccine, etc.

When you want to bring your dog to Norway from a country within the EU/EEA, you must meet these requirements:

• The dog must be ID marked with a microchip.
• The dog must have an EU-approved pet passport.
• The dog must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before entering Norway.
• The dog must be treated for tapeworms 1-5 days before entry into Norway. The treatment must be carried out by a veterinarian and must be documented by the veterinarian in the dog's pet passport.

Dog liability insurance

It is recommended that you have dog liability insurance, which covers the dog causing injury/damage to people or property.

Check your travel documents and rules

Make sure your dog's ID chip, pet passport and vaccination certificate are in order before you travel – and remember to bring them. You should also familiarize yourself with the regulations in force at all times for taking dogs to Norway.

For more information

You can read more on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority's website.

Overnight accommodation with a dog in Norway

When you bring your dog to Norway, overnight accommodation is no problem. In Norway, there are many dog-friendly accommodation options, including campsites, cabins and hotels. Many even offer special facilities and areas for dogs.

Traveling in the Norwegian countryside with a dog

Remember that when you are out in nature with your dog, it is important to respect local regulations. Throughout Norway, you must have your dog on a leash from 1 April to 31 August. Additionally, there may be local rules requiring you to keep your dog on a leash for the rest of the year, for example, in national parks and protected areas. Always pay attention to signs in the area and familiarise yourself with the local regulations when you are out in the wild with your dog.

Ferry crossings with a dog

In order to afford you and your dog a pleasant journey, we have collected a range of information and good advice for when you have to bring your dog on board.

• Read about traveling with a dog on MS Bergensfjord / MS Stavangerfjord.
• Read about traveling with a dog on FSTR.

With these tips, you and your dog can look forward to a safe and pleasant trip to Norway.

Travelling to Denmark with dogs

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It is fantastic to have the opportunity to take the four-legged member of the family on holiday - but before you pack your suitcase and the dog's favorite toy, you should read this page carefully. Then you can be sure that you and your dog will have a really good holiday in Denmark.

Identity marking, documentation and vaccine

• The dog must be ID marked with a microchip.
• You must have an EU-approved pet passport for your dog. You can get this from your vet.
• The dog must be vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before departure to Denmark.
• You must personally accompany your dog. In certain cases, you can authorize someone else to travel with the dog.

Dog liability insurance

In Denmark, it is recommended that you havedog liability insurance, which covers the dog causing injury/damage to people or property.

Pay attention to the Danish rules for dog breeds

Some dog breeds are banned in Denmark. Check the website of the Danish Food and Food Administration for more information on which breeds the ban covers. Read more here.

Accommodation with a dog in Denmark

When you bring your dog to Denmark, overnight accommodation is no problem. There are many dog-friendly accommodation options here, including campsites, cabins and hotels. Many even offer special facilities and areas for dogs.

Traveling in the Danish countryside with a dog

Remember that you MUST have your dog on a leash all year round in the Danish forests. On beaches, you must keep your dog on a leash from 1 April to 30 September. For the rest of the year, you are allowed to let your dog run loose. Please also be aware that you may not take your dog to beaches with a blue flag. If the beach has a white flag, you and your dog are very welcome.

In many cities and forests, there are specific dog forests and dog-friendly areas where you are allowed to let your dog run free. Search for dog parks in the area you are visiting.

Dog-friendly restaurants

Denmark has more liberal rules for taking your dog into restaurants and cafes. In some locations, you may bring your dog inside, and the vast majority of locations allow you to bring your dog into the restaurant's areas with outside seating. Search for dog-friendly places to eat in the areas you visit.

With these tips, you and your dog can look forward to a safe and pleasant trip to Denmark.