Hiking with your “best friend” is a matter of course for many people. Hiking with your dog is a great combination. However, as reindeer herding is carried out in large parts of the mountains, stricter rules apply here than in many other places. There are also separate regulations in nature reserves and national parks to comply with. 

We’ve compiled some useful information below:

• Always keep your dog on a lead. Even if the right to roam requires dogs to be kept on leads from 1 March to 20 August, mountain hiking often takes place in areas with reindeer herding, so your dog should always be kept on a lead.
• In National Parks, dogs must always be on leads. Please note that in some national parks you may not bring your dog at all.

• Accommodation suitable for dog owners is offered almost everywhere, but make sure you book in advance as there is a limited number of designated dog rooms.

• You’ll find water sources along the trail, but it’s useful to bring a simple bowl along with you.
  
• Some dog breeds handle harsh weather and tough conditions better than others. Make sure your dog is equipped for the rain and wind.