Alpine Paws: A Weekend Escape to Bad Gastein, Austria
September 2024 Sometimes, you just stumble upon a place online that looks too good to be true. That is exactly what happened when I found a cozy, dog-centric apartment house in Bad Gastein , Austria . The photos showed happy dogs, mountain views, and a garden that looked like a canine paradise. I knew immediately: I had to check it out with my girls. We decided to go for a weekend in late September. This is the "Goldilocks" zone for traveling with dogs in the Alps—still warm enough for long hikes without freezing, but not scorching hot and crowded like the peak summer months. Here is why Bad Gastein might just be the ultimate dog-friendly destination in the Austrian Alps. The Accommodation: A Dog's Dream Come True The apartment house wasn't just "pet-friendly" (which often just means "we tolerate dogs"); it was truly dog-welcoming . It delivered on every promise. The Garden: A large, fenced garden area where the dogs could run freely, complete...