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Pet-Sitting & Dog Boarding in Klagenfurt

🇦🇹Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria·Updated 3 June 2026

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Klagenfurt has a smaller but growing freelance pet-sitting market via Rover.at and Pawshake, plus several countryside Tierpension kennels in the wider Carinthia. University students and lake-area residents make up most of the city sitters.

Rover.at Klagenfurt sitters

City-wide, online platform

Largest dog-sitter and dog-walker marketplace in Austria. Daily rates in Klagenfurt around 20 to 32 EUR; overnight boarding 25 to 45 EUR. Insured through Rover.

🐾 All breeds and sizes; sitters list their own rules and accept video meet-and-greets

💡 Book 5 to 7 days in advance in peak summer (July to August). Read reviews and prefer sitters with 15+ recent stays in the Carinthia region.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

Pawshake Klagenfurt

City-wide, online platform

European pet-sitting platform with a small but selective Klagenfurt roster. Day-care and overnight boarding, focus on home environment rather than kennels.

🐾 All breeds; mandatory free meet-and-greet before any stay

💡 Daily rates around 20 to 30 EUR; the meet-and-greet is the best way to vet a sitter before committing.

🏨 Pet-friendly hotels nearby →🌐 Visit official website →📍 View on Google Maps →

💡 Quick Tips

1.Allow at least one meet-and-greet before the actual stay; almost all sitters offer it free.
2.Bring your own food, bed and toys, sudden changes in diet cause most short-stay digestive issues.
3.Austrian Tierpension kennels require an EU pet passport plus current vaccinations including kennel cough.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dog-boarding cost in Klagenfurt?

Around 20 to 32 EUR per day with a freelance Rover or Pawshake sitter, or 30 to 50 EUR per night at a Tierpension kennel. Long stays often get discounts after 5 nights.

Are dog-walking services available in the Altstadt?

Yes. Rover and Pawshake both offer 30 to 60 minute walks in the centre at around 12 to 20 EUR. Useful if you go to a closed museum or a long restaurant dinner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dog-boarding cost in Klagenfurt?

Around 20 to 32 EUR per day with a freelance Rover or Pawshake sitter, or 30 to 50 EUR per night at a Tierpension kennel. Long stays often get discounts after 5 nights.

Are dog-walking services available in the Altstadt?

Yes. Rover and Pawshake both offer 30 to 60 minute walks in the centre at around 12 to 20 EUR. Useful if you go to a closed museum or a long restaurant dinner.