Summer vacation is approaching and for many families the question is not only: Where are we going this year? But also: Where are both children and four-legged friends welcome guests? Because for many families, even on vacation: the dog comes along! The family member with fur and snout is a fully-fledged part of the family and should not be missing on vacation. It is often a challenge to reconcile the needs of everyone - from toddlers to furry friends
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Our glamping and camping tips show where all two- and four-legged family members are guaranteed to have fun and where the adults can also relax:
Nutchel: Forest adventures for young, old and four-legged friends
A very special outdoor experience awaits families and their faithful companions in the Nutchel Forest Villages in Alsace, France, and in the Belgian Ardennes. Little adventurers and dogs can run around freely in the car-free natural area and go exploring in the adjacent forest. The Cosy Cabins can accommodate up to six people and, equipped with three double beds, are ideal for several people. In the main house - the Cosy Chalet - there are plenty of children's books, coloring and craft activities as well as a small indoor playground for the little ones. The sauna area and outdoor pool in the Forest Village Alsace provide an extra dose of wellness and relaxation for adults, and in the evening the whole family and their furry friends can get cozy in front of the wood-burning stove in the cabin or barbecue marshmallows by one of the open fires. Great: dogs are allowed in all four- or six-person cabins without a hot tub at no extra charge - and are even given a dog bed, food bowl and a few treats as a welcome gift. A crib is provided for babies and toddlers.
More information about Nutchel can be found at www.nutchel.de.
Wildwood Camping: A beastly good family adventure on your doorstep
Out of the city and into the countryside: where can you enjoy a family vacation with your child and dog as easily as possible? That's right: at the campsite. In the middle of the Lüneburg Heath, surrounded by nothing but nature, families will find their little paradise. Wildwood Camping, a completely modernized nature campsite, invites outdoor enthusiasts in tents, motorhomes or caravans to a special micro-adventure right on the doorstep. Whether forest, clearing or wild meadow: In addition to 150 natural pitches on the 95,000 square meter site right next to the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, the site also offers many outdoor activities, digital comfort and a stylish Wildwood atmosphere. Best of all, all family members are welcome here, even those with fur and snouts. Two dogs can be booked per pitch, although they must be kept on a lead out of respect for the other campers. Otherwise, there are plenty of adventures awaiting two- and four-legged friends here: for example, you can paddle on the adjacent Örtze river from your own jetty, the Heidschnuckenweg, one of Germany's most popular long-distance hiking trails, leads right past the site, and numerous gravel ponds in the immediate vicinity invite you to linger.
Outdoor enthusiasts can find more information at www.wildwoodcamping.de.
Vacanze col cuore: vacation fun à la "Bello Italia"
At the family-run Vacanze col cuore with eight camping and glamping resorts in Italy and one in the Netherlands, even the mascot "Spotty" is a dog. This means that families and their beloved pets feel right at home here, and not just in the proverbial sense. This is because dogs are allowed both on the camping pitches and in the glamping accommodation marked with a green dog symbol. These include safari tents and chalets with a fenced-in outdoor area. However, an absolute highlight for four-legged friends is the Cottage Next XL Superior Dog -
with its own small room including a shower for dogs and direct access to the pet area on the outdoor terrace. There are many dog-friendly hiking trails in the immediate vicinity and several dog beaches on Lake Garda, Lake Idro and Lake Trasimeno. The resorts themselves also have their own dog areas where Bello can run free, play and even complete a course.
Children get their money's worth at Vacanze col cuore anyway: from large water parks with slides and an extensive children's entertainment program to
completely natural, car-free areas for playing and running around, families have plenty to do. Great: glamping accommodations for six and sometimes even eight people are not uncommon in the resorts and the trend towards vacations with the extended family
including grandma and grandpa is clearly noticeable. "We are already talking about 'gramping' - the combination of glamping and grandparents," jokes Managing Director
Alessandro van de Loo.
Dog owners interested in camping and glamping can find more accommodation options at https://www.vacanzecolcuore.com/de/Haustierfreundlich/.
Hannes Camper: Baby on board with a woof effect
Children, dogs and camping - a perfect match. If you don't have your own motorhome in the garage, you'll find what you're looking for at the Hannes Camper camper rental company with
13 locations in Germany and Austria. While many providers do not even rent to dog owners or charge a high fee for final cleaning, Hannes Camper expressly welcomes dogs. Ideal for families is the "Großer Hunde Hannes" model, which is 6.4 meters long and offers enough space for a family with four-legged friends. Particularly great: from 2024, the Large Dog Hannes will be based on the new VIICA designer campervan, which leaves nothing to be desired thanks to its comfortable extras and the premium manufacturer's fittings. New parents who are planning a parental leave camping trip with their offspring and Bello can also benefit from attractive offers for long-term rentals from the rental company.
Good to know: Child seats can be securely fastened during the trip with the help of a three-point harness, and four-legged friends can be transported either in a transport box or with the help of a special safety harness, which is attached to the seat belt.
Dog owners and families interested in camping can find more information at https://www.hannes-camper.de/wohnmobil-mieten-mit-hund.
