NEW TO HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG IN THE ÖTZTAL
Dog Swimming Pond and Off-leash Area
We're taking paw freedom to a new level. Your holiday with dog in the Ötztal just got even cooler. An exclusive swimming pond and a fenced off-leash area provide ample space for quality time – completely relaxed and a guarantee for unforgettable vacation moments!
Dog-friendly holidays
in the Ötztal Valley
DOG HOTEL IN THE TYROLEAN MOUNTAINS
Although Johanna doesn’t see itself purely as a dog hotel, we know just how fulfilling a holiday with your dog in the Ötztal can be, and how lovely it is to explore this special place together.
And to ensure everyone feels welcome, a holiday with your dog is not an exception for us, but a matter of course, and dog-friendliness is something close to our hearts.
People, dogs and Johanna
– The best of friends.
DOGS WELCOME AT THE HOTEL IN THE ÖTZTAL.
Welcome treats that your dog will love. And a cosy blanket with a bowl, waiting for tired pups in the dog-friendly room: we’ve sorted it all out.
A DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT IN THE ÖTZTAL.
What does dog-friendly mean when it comes to food? To us, it is a table in the restaurant for dog lovers, which we are delighted to reserve for you (limited space).
A WALK WITH THE DOG IN THE ÖTZTAL
Where dogs´hearts leap for joy.
OFF-LEASH AREA FOR DOGS IN THE ÖTZTAL.
Here, dogs enjoy boundless freedom. Across every square metre of the Wow-Zone, they can romp, play, and fully immerse themselves in nature.
A place where humans and dogs experience freedom in its most beautiful form. Between joyful play and peaceful moments. A true paradise where adventure and relaxation go hand in hand.

Dog
swimming pond
Our dog swimming pond in the Ötztal offers the perfect refreshment for your four-legged friends. Here, they can splash, dive, and burn off all their energy to their heart’s content.

Dog
Training Area
An exclusive space for uninterrupted training, play, and work with your dog. A place to strengthen the bond and enjoy quality time together.

Dog
walking area
On 10,000 square metres of fenced adventure meadow, furry friends can romp, run, and fully embrace their freedom to their heart’s content.

Relaxation
After the adventure, it’s time to unwind: shady spots and cosy lounging areas offer true feel-good moments for both humans and dogs.
HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG IN THE ÖTZTAL
Good to know.
GENERAL.
- Dogs staying with us don’t sleep in our hotel beds or on the sofas, they have their very own cosy blanket waiting for them in your room to use for the duration of their stay.
- The gardens and pasture areas at our hotel are exclusively for our guests (human and pet) to relax in. With that in mind, our four-legged friends should do their ‘business’ on the wonderful ‘walkies’ routes which we have compiled for you and which proceed from the hotel. Poo bags are of course freely available right at the hotel entrance.
- Dogs spend their holidays for free at our hotel. We only charge a cleaning fee once per stay.
SUPPORT FOR POOCH
- Cosy blanket and feed bowl in your room; for the duration of your stay
- Welcome treat in your room
- ‘Pooch in situ’ room sign
- Dog food refrigerator and freezer
- Personal entrance area for guests with dogs
- Dog towels for wet paws
- Dog pit stop right outside the hotel, with poo bags freely available
- Our digital guest map ‘Holiday with pooch’ with lots of ‘Ahas’ and tips for walks from the hotel
- Dogs go free on cable cars and local bus services
- When you book, we will of course reserve a table for you and your four-legged friend in our ‘Restaurant for dog lovers’. Please note there is a limited number of spaces available.
- There is no charge for dogs to stay here – maximum two pooches per room; permissible size: approx 50 centimetres to their shoulder area. Before you arrive, please let us know the exact size of your dog – where possible we are happy to make an exception.
- 5 stars for 4 paws – We have been rated by several independent ratings portals for our professional handling of dog guests.
- From Johanna with love – we provide a gift for your pooch for your homeward journey.
WHAT YOU STILL NEED TO BRING
- leash
- dog food and dog box (if necessary)
- vaccination passport
A HOLIDAY WITH YOUR DOG IN UMHAUSEN CAN BE SO NICE.
Your 4 paw well-being hotel
For the special support we provide for dogs and the dog-friendly atmosphere in and around our Hotel Johanna, we have been awarded 5 ‘Paws’ by the
independent platform www.pfotencheck.at. For us it is not just a really lovely experience, but a very special treat for the service we are very happy to provide for our dog guests.
FAQ - Holidays with your dog in the Ötztal
Because it’s not just you who’ll feel at home here, but your dog too. With plenty of space, a dedicated dog zone and a genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere, a holiday with your dog in the Ötztal valley is sure to be a relaxing experience for everyone.
Yes, dogs are very welcome in the Ötztal and are allowed on public transport as well as on many mountain railways and in many alpine huts.
Yes! There are plenty of walking and hiking trails starting right on our doorstep – perfect for short strolls or longer walks with your dog in the Ötztal.
The dog park is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel – perfect for a relaxing stroll in between.
Yes, our dog park or ‘Wau-Zone’ also features a training area that’s ideal for exercises, playing together and short training sessions.
Yes! In our spacious dog zone, your dogs can run around, play and just be dogs – safely and surrounded by nature.
Yes! We offer a wide range of services for your dog – with plenty of space, freedom and thoughtful extras to ensure a relaxing holiday in the Ötztal valley.
We charge a one-off cleaning fee for your dog. We’ll be happy to provide you with the details in your offer. Otherwise, dogs stay with us free of charge and enjoy a comprehensive range of services.
Yes, your four-legged friends can cool off and let off steam in their very own doggy paddling pool near our hotel in Umhausen.
Our dog park is a 10,000 m² paradise for dogs, featuring an off-leash area, a training zone and its own dog swimming pond – just a 10-minute walk from the hotel in Umhausen in the Ötztal valley.
Yes, dogs are welcome in our dog-friendly restaurant (limited seating).
Yes, dogs are very welcome at the Hotel Johanna in Umhausen in the Ötztal.





