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Hiking with dogs

When you want to bring your four-legged friend on an adventure, there are some things to consider. But don’t let that stop you. With a bit of planning, you can travel, explore, and hike with your dog throughout the country. Perfect, since they make unbeatable travel companions.

Dog-friendly accommodations

Dogs are welcome at more than 180 of STF’s genuine and personal accommodations from north to south. A list of all dog-friendly accommodations can be found further down the page, where you can easily do a map search to find pet-friendly places in the area you wish to explore. Each accommodation specifies on its page whether pets are allowed, but you should always confirm the availability of pet-friendly rooms for your chosen dates.

Dogs and other pets can stay free of charge at all our mountain cabins and some of our mountain accommodations. At other locations throughout the country, you may sometimes need to pay a small fee. Book and get ready for an unforgettable adventure with your best friend.

Mountain hiking with dogs

Hiking in the mountains with a dog is a special experience for both you and your four-legged friend. Of course, you can choose to camp during your trip, but you can also choose to stay comfortably and cozily at our mountain stations and mountain cabins.

At our mountain stations, you and your dog can stay in a private or shared pet-friendly room for an additional fee (service dogs are exempt from the additional fee). These rooms are limited in number, so it’s important that you book a pet-friendly room in advance. It will be indicated when you book online whether these specific rooms are available or not. If no pet-friendly rooms are available, please try another date or a different accommodation.

You can also stay in our cozy mountain cabins in the wilderness. All cabins have special dog rooms that can be booked in advance by selecting the dog option when you book. The addition is mandatory for those wishing to bring their dog. Only one person in the party is guaranteed space with their dog in the room; the remaining persons in the party may be placed in another part of the accommodation. Since the room can accommodate several dogs, it’s important that your dog is accustomed to interacting with other dogs in a small space.

You can specify the number of dogs using the message function when booking online. If no pet-friendly rooms are available, please try another date or a different accommodation. Feel free to check out our visitor calendar to help plan your trip for periods when the mountains are quieter.

1 March – 20 August

During this period, dogs are not allowed to roam freely. There are often leash requirements in place to protect nesting birds, mammals with their young ones, or reindeers on pasture. In national parks and nature reserves, dog management is often particularly restrictive.

Good things to keep in mind when hiking with your dog

So what is most important when hiking with dogs in Sweden? Read up a bit in advance, be flexible and show consideration. We also recommend that you learn more about the right of public access. Adjust the hiking distance according to your dog’s age, breed and overall health. Remember to bring bowls for water and food, as well as a hands-free dog leash (often consisting of a a waist belt and the leash itself). That way you can focus entirely on enjoying nature.