Dog places in the canton of Bern
In the canton of Bern you will find 42 dog-friendly places we have listed – dog meadows and off-leash areas, dog parks, beaches and outing spots, grouped below by type. Always check the rules on site: leash requirements can change with the season.
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🌿 Off-leash areas 7
DentenbergWorb · BE
Quiet hill area with lovely walking paths on the Dentenberg near Worb, where dogs may go off-leash.
Source ↗Gurten SüdwiesenKöniz · BE
On the southern meadows of Bern's local mountain Gurten dogs may run free (north side on-leash due to wildlife) – with a great view of the Alps.
Source ↗Hundeauslauf GuntelseyThun · BE
Beautiful forest area near the Guntelsey shooting range southwest of Thun, with no leash requirement and plenty of dog encounters.
Source ↗Meielenwald ZollikofenZollikofen · BE
Open, mossy woodland in the Meielenwald near Zollikofen, ideal for long off-leash walks with your dog.
Source ↗Sängeliwald (Lago di Sangeli)Langenthal · BE
Extensive forest and meadow area by the Sängeliweiher west of Langenthal, where dogs can run free and splash in the water.
Source ↗Vielbringen bei WorbWorb · BE
Wide meadows and fields with a fine mountain view near Vielbringen (municipality of Worb), where dogs may run free.
Source ↗🐕 Dog parks 8
Hunde-Wäldli InterlakenInterlaken · BE
Fenced woodland plot in Interlaken with a loop trail, dog play equipment and a barbecue area – a popular meeting point for dog owners.
Source ↗Hundeauslauf BigenthalWalkringen · BE
Small fenced dog run (about 200 m²) in Bigenthal with a seating area – ideal for safe play away from traffic.
Source ↗Hundewiese Burgdorf (Oberholz)Burgdorf · BE
Fenced dog meadow at the Oberholz in Burgdorf in the Emmental, a safe place to play and train.
Source ↗Hundewiese Lengnau BELengnau BE · BE
Fenced dog meadow at Kirchmattweg in Lengnau near Biel, where dogs can play undisturbed.
Source ↗Hundewiese LyssLyss · BE
Fenced dog meadow on Werdtstrasse in Lyss in the Seeland, a safe place to play away from the road.
Source ↗Hundewiese MünchenbuchseeMünchenbuchsee · BE
Fenced dog meadow on Höheweg in Münchenbuchsee north of Bern, where dogs can romp freely.
Source ↗Hundewiese ThierachernThierachern · BE
Fenced dog meadow on Flugplatzstrasse in Thierachern near Thun, where dogs can play safely and freely.
Source ↗Hundewiese WichtrachWichtrach · BE
Fenced dog meadow on Allmendweg in Wichtrach in the Aare valley, ideal for safe play and training.
Source ↗📅 Seasonal leash zones 1
🌊 Dog beaches 3
🥾 Hikes with your dog 17
ChasseralNods · BE
Highest Jura peak in the region with far-reaching views; watch for livestock.
Source ↗Gantrisch-PanoramawegGurnigel · BE
Pre-Alpine ridge trail with sweeping views; watch for livestock.
Source ↗NiederhornBeatenberg · BE
Viewpoint mountain above Lake Thun with ibex; the railway takes dogs.
Source ↗OeschinenseeKandersteg · BE
Turquoise mountain lake, dog-friendly gondola & mountain restaurant.
Source ↗Schynige PlatteWilderswil · BE
Panorama mountain with an alpine garden; the cog railway takes dogs.
Source ↗SimmenfälleLenk · BE
Roaring waterfalls at the head of the Simme valley; hiking trails with a dog.
Source ↗StockhornErlenbach im Simmental · BE
Prominent peak with mountain lakes; the cable car allows dogs.
Source ↗TrümmelbachfälleLauterbrunnen · BE
Glacier waterfalls inside the mountain; dogs allowed on a leash.
Source ↗🎫 Outings with your dog 6
Vets & services in the canton of Bern
CityTiernotfall BernBern · BE
24-hour emergency service for the city of Bern and the surrounding area.
Website ↗Kleintier Notfall-Dienst Region Thun-SpiezThun · BE
Emergency vet for the Thun-Spiez region (BE).
Website ↗AniCura Kleintierpraxis LaupeneckBern · BE
Small-animal practice of the AniCura group in Bern.
Website ↗GST — Tierarzt-Suche (schweizweit)schweizweit · BE
Official vet search from the Society of Swiss Veterinarians.
Website ↗Kleintierpraxis Dr. Fredi WitschiMünchenbuchsee · BE
Small-animal practice in Münchenbuchsee (BE).
Website ↗Tierarztpraxis am BahnhofLangnau im Emmental · BE
Small-animal practice in Langnau im Emmental (BE).
Website ↗Tierarztpraxis am KanalBiel · BE
Small-animal practice in Biel for pets and small companion animals, offering consultations, dental treatment and acupuncture.
Website ↗Tierarztpraxis ZollbrückZollbrück · BE
Veterinary practice with small-animal consultations in Zollbrück in the Emmental (BE).
Website ↗Tierklinik Curavet AGBurgdorf · BE
Veterinary clinic in Burgdorf offering surgery, dentistry and physiotherapy for dogs, cats and exotic pets.
Website ↗AnCaniS für Mensch und HundLangnau im Emmental · BE
Dog school in Langnau in the Emmental (BE).
Website ↗BringUPawHäusernmoos im Emmental · BE
Dog school in Häusernmoos in the Emmental.
Dog-itNiederbipp · BE
Dog training school in Niederbipp with a puppy play group, adolescent dog courses, scent work and active walks.
Website ↗dox – Rundum HundInterlaken · BE
Dog school in Interlaken (BE) with puppy and young-dog courses as well as scent work.
Website ↗Hundeschule Alexandra - Berner OberlandUnterlangenegg · BE
Dog school in Unterlangenegg in the Bernese Oberland.
Hundeschule CanilogosMoosseedorf · BE
Dog training school in Moosseedorf (BE) offering puppy courses, scent work and behaviour counselling.
Website ↗Hundeschule NaSeOstermundigen · BE
Dog school in the Bern area offering puppy and obedience courses, anti-hunting training and scent work in small groups.
Website ↗Hundeschule RamseiRamsei · BE
Dog training school in Ramsei in the Emmental.
HundesichtHeimenschwand · BE
Dog school offering mantrailing in Heimenschwand in the Bernese Oberland.
Website ↗Hundetrainer StalderKonolfingen · BE
Dog training school offering one-on-one training in Konolfingen (BE), active in the Emmental and Bernese Oberland.
Website ↗Hundetraining MAindyOberburg · BE
Dog training school in Oberburg (BE) offering puppy training and behavioural counselling.
Website ↗Kompetenzzentrum der KynologieRüegsbach · BE
Dog training centre in Rüegsbach in the Emmental.
Martin Rütter Hundeschule Thun / Berner OberlandUetendorf · BE
Dog school (Martin Rütter DOGS) with a training ground in Uetendorf serving the Thun and Bernese Oberland region (BE).
Website ↗Mensch und Hund (twogether-dog)Unterseen · BE
Dog training school in Unterseen near Interlaken (BE).
Website ↗Mobile Hundeschule ThimbaBern · BE
Mobile dog school offering individual and group training in the Bern, Thun and Spiez region (BE).
Website ↗Pfoten-ServiceTäuffelen · BE
Dog school offering courses and behavioural counselling in Täuffelen in the Seeland region (BE).
Website ↗Raidho.dogRüti bei Riggisberg · BE
Dog training school and dog care in Rüti bei Riggisberg (BE).
Website ↗Thomas Berger HundetrainerNiederscherli · BE
Dog trainer in Niederscherli near Köniz.
Agilityfäger SeelandFräschels · BE
Agility and dog sports club with training in Fräschels (BE).
Website ↗Hundesport-TornadoRüegsau · BE
Dog sports club in Rüegsau in the Emmental (BE).
Kynologischer Verein Biel und UmgebungBiel/Bienne · BE
Canine club in Biel/Bienne (BE) with dog sports and training courses.
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein GrosshöchstettenGrosshöchstetten · BE
Dog club in Grosshöchstetten (BE).
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein InterlakenInterlaken · BE
Canine club in Interlaken (BE).
Kynologischer Verein KönizKöniz · BE
Cynological association in Köniz (BE) offering courses and dog sports for all breeds.
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein OberemmentalLangnau im Emmental · BE
Dog club in Langnau in the Emmental (BE).
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein OstermundigenOstermundigen · BE
Canine club in Ostermundigen (BE) with training groups including agility.
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein Thun und UmgebungThun · BE
Cynological club in Thun (BE) offering obedience and training courses as well as dog sports.
Website ↗Kynologischer Verein UnteremmentalBurgdorf · BE
Canine club in the Unteremmental, based in Burgdorf (BE), with dog-sports courses.
Website ↗Kleintiertherapie – Physiotherapie & RehaGümligen · BE
Practice for small-animal and dog physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Gümligen near Bern.
Website ↗Tierphysio NDWorblaufen · BE
Animal physiotherapy for dogs, cats and horses in Worblaufen (BE).
Website ↗Tierphysiotherapie und -chiropraktik Regula SchürchLangnau im Emmental · BE
Animal physiotherapy and chiropractic for dogs and horses in Langnau im Emmental (BE).
Website ↗Django HundesalonSpiez · BE
Dog grooming salon in Spiez (BE).
Hundepflege SchöneggBern · BE
Dog grooming salon in Bern (BE) offering washing, clipping and nail care.
Website ↗Hundesalon MonaBern · BE
Dog grooming salon in Bern (BE) offering coat care for dogs and small pets.
Website ↗Hundesalon PudelwohlBoltigen · BE
Dog grooming salon in Boltigen in the Simmental (BE).
Hundesalon SchönburgBern · BE
Dog grooming salon in Bern (BE).
Hundesalon SoxHasle bei Burgdorf · BE
Dog groomer in Hasle bei Burgdorf (BE).
Kleintierpflege Bella VitaUnterseen · BE
Dog grooming salon in Unterseen near Interlaken (BE).
Kleintierpflege MeringaKirchenthurnen · BE
Dog grooming and small-animal care in Kirchenthurnen (BE).
Website ↗Lyss'er Hundesalon Corinne StraussLyss · BE
Dog grooming salon in Lyss (BE).
Miss Marple's Hunde- und KleintiersalonUetendorf · BE
Grooming salon for dogs and small animals in Uetendorf (BE).
Website ↗PfotensalonGwatt · BE
Dog groomer in Gwatt (BE).
Sandra Berger HundecoiffeuseBern · BE
Dog groomer in Bern (BE).
Schibli Katrin HundecoiffeureBern · BE
Dog groomer in Bern (BE).
Stephis HundesalonMünchenbuchsee · BE
Dog grooming salon in Münchenbuchsee (BE).
VASCO-DOGWimmis · BE
Dog grooming salon in Wimmis (BE).
Dog InstinctsBern · BE
Dog boarding and dog training in Bern (BE).
HundetraumWeissenburg · BE
Dog boarding kennel in Weissenburg in the Simmental (BE).
Nimalik Hundeschule & HundepensionKallnach · BE
Dog boarding and dog training school in Kallnach in the Seeland (BE).
Tierferienheim FahrhubelBelp · BE
Animal boarding in Belp (BE) with holiday care for dogs.
Tierheim + Tier Ferienhof WaldeckWeier im Emmental · BE
Animal shelter and boarding facility in Weier im Emmental (BE) offering holiday care for dogs.
Website ↗Tierpension LanzenenInterlaken · BE
Dog boarding kennel in Interlaken (BE).
Tierpension Tierschutzverein Biel-Seeland-Berner JuraBrügg · BE
Dog boarding run by the Biel–Seeland–Bernese Jura animal welfare association in Brügg (BE).
Website ↗Balsigers HundetagiBern · BE
Dog daycare in Bern (BE).
Hundezentrum BernWiler bei Utzenstorf · BE
Dog daycare with holiday care and one-on-one training in Wiler bei Utzenstorf (BE).
Website ↗Kusi's HundeplauschRüti bei Büren · BE
Dog care with pack walks and dog-sitting in Rüti bei Büren (BE).
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