Rotterdam

28 hectares of off-leash space right in the centre, beside the Euromast. The park café has a large dog-friendly terrace — perfect for post-walk coffee.

Rotterdam's signature bridge and the modern Wilhelminapier skyscrapers. Iconic dog walk — watch out for the metal grating that can bother sensitive paws.

Forest with lake (Kralingse Plas) on the city's northeast edge. Dogs can swim in the lake and run off-leash on forest trails. Locals' favourite weekend destination.

Rotterdam's art and culture street, pedestrianised at weekends. Murals, galleries and dog-friendly cafés side by side — the best neighbourhood for a dog afternoon.

The iconic arch-shaped indoor market. Dogs are not permitted inside, but the outdoor square and surrounding bars are fully dog-friendly.

Piet Blom's Cube Houses, a Rotterdam architectural icon. Viewable and photographable with your dog from outside — the museum interior doesn't accept pets.