In Åsnen, everyone is welcome, even our four-legged family members. Many of those who offer accommodation or visitor attractions also welcome dogs, and the area around Åsnen is perfect for an active holiday together with the family’s four-legged members. A lovely selection of hikes and bike rides and, not least, a dip together outside the public swimming areas!
As always, dogs must be kept on a leash from 1 March to 20 August. In the national park, dogs must always be on a leash, and special rules may apply for nature reserves.
At Toftahult, all family members are welcome, whether they have two, four or more legs, or even feathers for that matter. Toftahult offers exceptionally comfortable dog beds, food and water bowls, and a small welcome treat when your four-legged friend checks in with you. All the cottages are pet friendly, and there are many and long routes to explore in the large rambling areas, across vast fields and in deep forests. After strenuous activity, it is nice to cool the fur in Åsnen, just a five minute walk away.
At Getnö Lake Åsnen Resort, dogs are always welcome. In several of the cottages (8 out of 16) and at the campsite, you are free to take your dog with you. There are several large meadows where you can practice retrieving with your dog. The campsite also has a special ‘dog shower’ with a ramp up to a bench, as well as so-called ‘Dog bars’ – drinking water stations for dogs.
The historic Osaby Säteri, which now goes by the name Herrgård de luxe, is located just 15 kilometres from the centre of Växjö. It is a popular oasis for locals and long-distance visitors. Stay at the youth hostel with your four-legged friend and go for walks in Osaby Nature Reserve. There are several beautiful paths that are perfect for walking your dog.
Dogs have always been an important part of life at the Huseby estate. The last private owners, the Stephens family, always had several dogs of different breeds – some for hunting, some for guarding, and always some living at the castle as companions. Florence Stephens’ last favourite breed was the charming pug. She had many of them, and they were given names like Tuttan, Tuttueliten and Tuttelita. Today, when Huseby is a visitor attraction that shows what life was like on a Småland estate 100 years ago, dogs are of course also welcomed throughout the area. The only exception is the castle where dogs have to wait outside.
Admission to the area from Midsummer to14 August is SEK 125. At other times it is free to stroll around the estate, in the park and the kitchen garden.
Dogs are also welcome at Norraryds Camping, which has cottages for rent that allow dogs. There are separate swimming areas for dogs in the lake and scenic areas for walks.
In Hulevik guest house pets are allowed downstairs, which is a separate flat. The house has a large garden with lots of space to play with your dog. In Gula Villan, pets are allowed throughout the house, and it also has a very large garden.
Hulevik offers nice footpaths, lovely nature and proximity to the lake where dogs can swim. The houses are only 1.5 km from Trollberget, one of the entrances to Åsnen National Park.
Dogs are welcome to stay at Grimslövs Wärdshus. It also has a nice outdoor seating area where dogs are allowed. Four-legged family members are allowed in the small dining room.
Horgeboda Gård Stuguthyrning allows up to two dogs in the cottage. The cottage has an isolated location and large green areas for play and obedience training. Dogs are allowed to swim by the boat berth/barbecue area that belongs to the house. Sand has been added to part of the beach. There are good long walks for dogs in an environment similar to that in Åsnen National Park.
At Urshult Camping, you and your dog are warmly welcome. It offers overnight stays for motorhomes, caravans and tents. There are 7 cottages of varying sizes where you and your dog can feel at home. The campsite also has a small beach where dogs can swim.
The surrounding area offers nice dog walks in a scenic environment. Åsnen National Park, with fantastic nature experiences, is 20 minutes by car from the campsite.
At Kurrebo, all dogs are welcome in the beautiful outdoor environments. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times out of consideration for other visitors. Kurrebo has both a café and a vegetarian restaurant, and you can eat outside. If you stay overnight at the campsite, your four-legged family members are also welcome to stay the night.
Welcome to Stjärnkrans Family General Store, dog-friendly! Here, you’ll find a carefully selected range of locally grown and locally produced items, as well as the farm’s own honey and mustard. Fill your picnic basket with delightful delicacies. You can also enjoy an ice cream or coffee on the wooden deck in the sunshine outside the store. During the summer season, both hearty and dessert waffles are served in the garden. Open every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, self-service with Swish and cash payments.
