Dogs are allowed on Travemünde Beach again – owners are happy!

Dogs are allowed on Travemünde Beach again – owners are happy!

The Atlantic Grand Hotel Travemünde has good news for all dog owners: From November 1st, our four-legged friends can visit the beach in Travemünde again. After a ban was imposed in October, which disappointed many locals and tourists, the spa administration responded to the population's demands. Almost 4,000 people have signed a petition calling for the dog ban to be reversed. Many readers are wondering what was behind the ban and how this change came about.

The spa administration cited several reasons for the ban in September and October. On the one hand, the beach is becoming increasingly popular due to global warming, and on the other hand, many families are moving to the Baltic Sea during the autumn holidays. In addition, events such as the Autumn Kite Festival took place on the beach in October. Complaints about dogs running loose also increased, leading to a tougher crackdown. Rumors are still circulating about incidents in October 2024, including a serious dog bite to a swan. However, some dog owners doubt that these incidents are factual and suspect that they were invented to justify the ban. Higher law enforcement officials are responsible for the new rules, and there have also been discussions in the political groups.

The reaction of the dog owners

The reaction of the dog owners was clear: The “Dog Lobby” association launched an online petition calling for the regulation to be withdrawn. As the shz.de reported, the petition collected almost 3,000 signatures within a few days. This shows how strong the interest in this topic is and how many people want dog-friendly beach use.

The “dog lobby” also plans to be present at the next local council meeting on November 13th. Here we want to explain why the spa beach should also be accessible to dogs. The discussion about this has recently been fueled by the new beach regulations. This stipulates that dogs are only allowed in special dog beaches, such as on the Brodtner Ufer and on the Priwall, which only extend from April to October. If dog owners violate these regulations, they face fines of up to 1,000 euros.

A look at the beaches in the area

In contrast to Travemünde, dogs are allowed to run around freely on the beaches in Scharbeutz, Timmendorfer Strand, Neustadt, Pelzer Haken and Fehmarn from October. This shows that there are different regulations in the region when it comes to keeping dogs on the beach. The hl-live.de has shed light on the background to the new beach regulations and explained that the regulation has been expanded in recent years due to conflicts and complaints.

It remains exciting to see how the discussion about the dog beaches in Travemünde will develop further. Dog owners not only want more space for their four-legged friends, but also want them to behave responsibly on the beach, which is why a “dog etiquette” is required that explains how to use the beach in a species-appropriate manner. But until the situation is finally resolved, dog owners will surely storm the beach on November 1st and enjoy the water with their companions. Because one thing is clear: dogs belong to the beach like sand belongs to your feet!