Frankfurt

A 29-hectare English-style park in the Westend featuring one of central Frankfurt's few fenced off-leash areas. Shaded lawns and pedestrian-only paths, no cyclists allowed.

A 4,200-hectare municipal forest south of the city. Off-leash outside the breeding season (16 July–28 February), the largest within-city dog walking ground in Germany.

The Altstadt's medieval central square, with its post-war half-timbered façades. Christmas market and open-air fairs, leashed dogs welcome outdoors.

A 170-metre pedestrian iron bridge across the Main linking the Altstadt to Sachsenhausen. Fully dog-accessible, panoramic skyline views.

A 4 km riverbank promenade along both sides of the Main, passing the Museumsufer. Flat, wide, paved, benches and public water taps in summer.

Frankfurt's largest inner-city park (168 ha) in the north-west. Dedicated off-leash area on the eastern edge, 6 km of circular paths for dog jogging.