Dog-friendly accommodations
Of course, you should bring your four-legged friend on your trip to Kristinehamn. The dog also deserves a vacation, and it’s important that everything works smoothly, so the experience is enjoyable for everyone in the travel party. In Kristinehamn, there are many accommodations that welcome dogs. There are dog-friendly accommodations in all categories; hotels, cottages, campsites, and parking spaces. The question is, how do you and your dog want to stay?
Sleep well – Ölme Prästgård
Sleep well – Herrgårdscampingen
Sleep well – Hotel Marieberg
Hotels
A stone’s throw from Kristinehamn’s travel center is Park Hotel, a dog-friendly accommodation that values a familiar and homely atmosphere. If you want to stay closer to Kungsgatan, you can choose Stadshotellet, which is conveniently located near Trädgårdsgatan and the Varnan River. Also located on the pedestrian street is Stadshotellet’s annex, City Hotel, where all services are at Stadshotellet. Family-friendly Hotel Marieberg (2 km from the center) is situated in a quiet and scenic area with proximity to lovely walking paths along Varnumsviken. At the sustainable inn Ölme Prästgård (10 km from the center), you’ll find both culinary experiences and unique hotel rooms close to nature.
Cottage/camping/parking space
2 km from Kristinehamn’s center, towards the promenade and Kristinehamn’s archipelago, you’ll find Kristinehamn Herrgårdscamping and cottages. Here, there’s a family-friendly campsite with nice cottages and spacious camping pitches by Varnumsviken, Lake Vänern. You can also bring your dog and stay in a former lighthouse, 100 meters from Lake Vänern’s shore. If you prefer camping, you can bring your dog to the family-friendly and peaceful Revsands camping. If you have a camper van and are looking for a parking space, there’s also a centrally located parking space in Kristinehamn.
- The Lighthouse
- Kristinehamns Gästhamn (guest harbour)
- Kristinehamn Herrgårdscamping and Cottages
- Revsands Family Camping
Hostels
At Britz Hostel, you and your dog will find a centrally located, family-friendly hostel. At Karaby, you’ll stay in the countryside close to animals and nature, and at Krongården Hostel, you’ll be close to nature and the archipelago.
Everyone needs to sleep well
Stay at the lighthouse cottage
Enjoy some delicious food together
When on vacation, it’s important to enjoy good food, and of course, your furry friend must join in. At several restaurants in Kristinehamn, dogs are welcome, sometimes only on the outdoor terrace and sometimes indoors as well.
- Bowlingen
- King Street Bar
- La Cucina
- Oliveriet
- Picassos Veranda
- Playpool
- Restaurang Axel
- Träslottet
- Ölme Prästgård
If you’d rather have a coffee break, here are some places where you can enjoy a cup of coffee indoors with your furry friend:
Enjoy delicious Italian food – Oliveriet
Enjoy delicious food – Ölme Prästgård
Enjoy a coffee break – Krukmakeri hemjord
Activities for You and Your Dog
Fill your days with discoveries on foot or on the water and explore the history with a self-guided city walk. You can also challenge your company in the historical digital quiz walk Life in Kristinehamn.
Some sights to visit include: Picasso Sculpture, worth seeing all year round, and The Rune Stone at Järsberg south of Kristinehamn with its mysterious inscription, is exciting to see. The city center and nice hiking trails also offer activities for both you and your four-legged friend. Below are tips for more activities for you and your dog.
Picasso Sculpture on a summer day
Take a paddling trip with your four-legged friend
Take a digital quiz walk in Kristinehamn
5 Tips for Dog-Friendly walking
Welcome to discover dog-friendly Kristinehamn!