Vienna

The Prater is a vast park (6 km²) crossed by the Hauptallee, a 4.5 km straight avenue ideal for running with your dog. Off-leash zones are plentiful. The giant Ferris wheel (Riesenrad) is an icon but animals are not admitted.

Danube Island (21 km long) is the paradise for Viennese dogs in summer. Purpose-built dog swimming areas, sandy beaches and cycle paths accessible to pedestrians and animals. Direct access by U1 metro.

Former Habsburg hunting reserve (2,450 ha), the Lainzer Tiergarten is one of Europe's largest urban natural parks. Dogs are admitted on leads on marked trails. Wild boar and deer can be spotted.

Vienna's historic centre (1st district) is dotted with Kaffeehäuser that accept dogs. Café central, Hawelka, Café Landtmann, most welcome well-behaved animals. A unique cultural experience.

The Schönbrunn palace gardens (1.7 km²) welcome dogs on leads. The palace interior does not accept animals. The gravel paths and panoramas over Vienna make for a walk that's royal in every sense.