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.