Holidays with a dog
at Hotel Almfrieden in Austria
We are Europe's best dog hotel!
With over 700 dog-friendly accommodations across Europe to choose from, we’re number one! In 2026, we were named the best dog-friendly hotel by hundehotel.info. To determine the winner, the website thoroughly evaluates the facilities, service, and guest reviews of all dog-friendly accommodations listed on hundehotel.info. We are thrilled to receive this award and thank all our guests for their positive reviews and loyalty.
Free guided dog walks from the hotel in summer and winter!
Treat yourself to a harmonious holiday at the 5-Paws-rated 4-star Hotel and Romantic Chalet "Almfrieden." Our hotel enjoys an idyllic and tranquil location on the edge of the forest in Ramsau am Dachstein, in the heart of Austria, and is a rewarding destination for dog owners and their four-legged companions any time of year.
Dogs are especially welcome here, as we love furry friends.
Up to two dogs per room stay free of charge and are pampered with a welcome treat, a dog bed, a blanket, toys, towels, food bowls, and much more.
Your beloved pet is welcome to join you in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner.
A special highlight is the weekly social walk with our dog trainer, Petra, which is offered free of charge, as well as one hour of complimentary dog sitting.
Several times a week, our certified hiking guide, Markus, offers guided summer and winter hikes where two- and four-legged guests can explore the beautiful surroundings together.
1. Alpine indoor dog training room
Just in time for the winter season, the first Alpine indoor dog training room by Markus Pilz opened at the Almfrieden dog hotel on 1 December 2025! There are many alpine and high alpine exercises and attractions for dogs, e.g. behaviour around cows, root paths, stone paths, etc. Have fun practising and playing with your furry friend.
It's definitely a dog's life ...
Great Holiday Offers
Hiking Holiday with Your Dog
- 7 nights incl. half board
- 4 dog-friendly hikes
- Dogs stay free
Our Hiking & Romance Hit
- 5 nights with half board
- Snuggly breakfast in bed
- Dogs stay free
Our Summer Getaway Bonus
- Stay 16 nights, pay just for 14, half board included
- Glacier hike possible
- Dogs stay free
Our romantic hit with your dog
- 3 nights incl. half board
- Romantic ice cream sundae for 2
- Dogs stay free
Our hit for your holiday with a dog
- 4 nights incl. half board
- 2 dog-friendly hikes
- dogs stay free
Hiking holidays for families with their dog
- 7 nights incl. half board
- 1 guided, dog-friendly herb hike
- weekly grill night on the sun terrace
Summer holiday with your dog
- 5 nights incl. half board
- 24-hour Almfrieden SOS Service
- Dogs stay free
Our Weekend Hit
- 3 nights with half board
- Dogs stay free
- Thursday to Sunday
- 3 or 4 nights with half-board
- Dog-walking service during the event
- Free stay for up to 2 dogs
- Early Booker Bonus for winter 2026/27 -
... for direct bookings for the winter season 2026/27 you will receive per room from 7 nights*
(except for stays from 26.12.2026 to 02.01.2027)
until 30.09.2026 € 100,- reduction
until 31.10.2026 € 75,- reduction
until 30.11.2026 € 50,- reduction
*with at least 2 full-paying guests
no cash redemption possible
cannot be combined with other promotions
Which is your favorite room?
Sauna & more
Small, exquisite, beautifully maintained, with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, quiet room and direct access to the outdoors. In our wellness area, you will feel completely rejuvenated. Thanks to a big picture window, dog owners are not only able to enjoy the incredible panoramic view, they can also keep a close eye on their four-legged friend out in his comfy doghouse!
Cuisine
Enjoy the stylish, pleasant ambience of our restaurant in Ramsau - in one of our 3 lounges - the Jagdstube, Kaminstube or Almstube - or in the main dining room. Experience special culinary highlights during a summery grill evening out on our hotel terrace or a romantic candlelight dinner in front of an open fire.
Your dog is welcome to accompany you in our restaurant section for dog owners.
Summer Getaways
A summer vacation in Ramsau am Dachstein has so much to offer you. Ramsau boasts boundless opportunities for outdoor activities and sport as well as pure relaxation and recreation in nature. Whether hiking, mountaineering, swimming or mountain biking, ... in Ramsau, you will discover the astonishing magnificence of the Dachstein massif and the beauty of nature on a high plateau.
Summerholidays with your dog
Winter hike with dog - salt-free trails
With over 300 km of groomed winter hiking trails across meadows and forests in Ramsau am Dachstein, our hotel is the ideal starting point for winter hikes with your dog. The paths do not lead over salted roads, so your four-legged friend's paws are spared. After a varied walk, you can borrow a dog bathrobe free of charge if you want to shower your dog. And if your four-legged friend wants to go out again in the evening, there is a torch to borrow free of charge.
Winter Wonderland
Ramsau's outstanding cross-country ski trails begin right next to our hotel, while the World Championship pistes of Schladming-Dachstein & Ski amadé are just a 10-minute drive away. You are definitely spoiled for choices.
Here with us, together with your dog you will be able to experience the most beautiful side of our snowy mountain world. Carefree play in the snow, extended walks through glistening meadows and forests, cross-country skiing, winter hikes, snowshoeing or ski touring with your dog - our Hotel & Romantic Chalet Almfrieden in Ramsau am Dachstein is the ideal base camp for your winter holiday with a dog.
