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Vacation with dog — Four-legged friends welcome!

In Apartment Azalea, dogs are very welcome – up to 2 four-legged friends are allowed! The Ötztal is one of the most dog-friendly mountain regions in Austria: 11 out of 12 mountain cable cars take dogs along, as do valley-wide public buses, and over 1,600 km of hiking trails await exploration.

Max. 2 dogs 11 Cable cars dog friendly 1,600+ km Hiking Trails
Vacation with a dog in Ötztal
Murli — Mascot Apartment Azalea
Our mascot
Murli also warmly welcomes all dogs!

Murli is the mascot of Apartment Azalea—and he's just as excited about four-legged guests as he is about two-legged ones! As a dog-friendly accommodation, we explicitly welcome dogs.

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Good to know - Rules in the Ötztal
Leash law
Outdoors, leash required – especially near grazing animals & wildlife reserves.
Bus & Mountain Railway
Bite-proof muzzle + short leash mandatory on all public transport.
Piburger See
Paths around the lake: Dogs allowed. Dogs are not permitted in the bathing facility itself.
Entry Austria
Don't forget your EU pet passport + current vaccination record — especially when entering from Germany.
Grazing animals on alpine pastures
Leash dogs, keep your distance — especially with mother cows and calves, and sheep herds.
Legacy
Please always dispose of dog waste — pack a bag, leave nature clean.
Explore together

Dog activities in Ötztal

Hiking with dogs in Ötztal Dogs allowed
Hiking & Mountain Tours
Over 1,600 km of hiking trails — from leisurely valley walks to summit tours. 11 of the 12 summer mountain railways allow dogs (leash + muzzle). Free with the Summer Card!
Leash law on all hiking trails
Piburger See with dogs 8 min.
Piburger See walk
The circular hiking trail around Lake Piburg is a highlight for dogs — great smells, shade, and refreshment from the streams. Only 8 minutes from the apartment!
Paths: Dogs allowed · Bathing facility not
Oetz town center with dogs Dogs allowed
Oetz & surroundings
The picturesque village center of Oetz with its painted houses invites you to take long walks. Many restaurants and cafes welcome dogs on their terraces.
Within walking distance of the apartment
Birds of Prey Park Umhausen with dogs Dogs allowed
Bird of Prey Park Umhausen
On 5 hectares of nature with eagles, falcons, and owls — nature trails and dog-friendly paths make the park a special excursion destination. Included with the Summer Card!
With Summer Card included
Winter hiking with dogs Dogs allowed
Winter hiking & snowshoeing
250 km of cleared winter hiking trails around Ötztal — with dogs through snowy forests and picturesque villages. Snowshoe trails in Hochoetz are also dog-friendly!
An experience even in the snow
Cable car with dogs Ötztal Dogs allowed
Take the mountain railway to the summit
11 of the 12 summer mountain railways in Ötztal allow dogs — this way, four-legged friends can also comfortably reach the alpine mountain world. Leashes and muzzles are mandatory in the gondola.
Leash + muzzle in the gondola
Useful information

Practical tips for dog owners

Arrival Checklist
EU pet passport, vaccination record, muzzle, and short leash — all packed?
Veterinarian near
Nearby veterinary practices in Längenfeld and Imst — approximately 15-25 minutes away.
Grazing animals on alpine pastures
Leash dogs, remain calm, keep a respectful distance — especially from mother cows.
In the apartment
Dogs are welcome here – please be considerate of the floors, furniture, and cleanliness.
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Ready for a vacation for two — or three?

Dogs are just as welcome with us as their humans — secure your desired date now!