Even if hardly anyone is thinking about New Year’s Eve at the moment, if your dog is afraid of firecrackers, this time is not only stressful for him, but certainly for you too. Firecrackers are set off in many places days in advance and your four-legged friend won’t want to put a paw outside the door.
You are not alone with this problem, but you can make it easier for you and your animal friend. So that you can start planning and training in good time, in this article I will introduce you to firecracker-free campsites and give you tips on how to start the new year with your dog as stress-free as possible.
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Firecracker-free regions in Germany
Every year you look for new ways to avoid firecrackers because your dog is afraid of them. Wild animals also suffer from firecrackers, but setting off fireworks is not banned nationwide. Fortunately, however, there are regions and campsites that do just that: New Year’s Eve without fireworks!
The North Sea and Baltic Sea, in particular various islands, are ideal for a relaxed turn of the year. On Amrum, Hallig Oland and Pellworm , the private setting off of fireworks is prohibited. On Sylt, there is an official fireworks display in Hörnum. So if you want to spend New Year’s Eve on the island, you should avoid this area and stay away from it.
In Sankt Peter-Ording, too, fireworks may only be fired at certain parts of the beach. The reason for this is the numerous buildings with highly flammable roofs, for example thatched roof houses. This regulation also applies in many other places on the North Sea and Baltic Sea. This region therefore tends to be quiet on New Year’s Eve. Click here for an overview of campsites in Sankt Peter-Ording.
National parks and nature reserves are another good destination. To protect wildlife, visitors are asked not to set off fireworks there.
These include, for example:
- Lüneburg Heath National Park
- Harz National Park
- Bavarian Forest National Park
- Black Forest National Park
Fireworks are completely prohibited in the Harz National Park. They may be permitted in the neighboring communities. However, if your accommodation is located in the immediate vicinity of the national park, it should be quite quiet there.
Not to be missed in the list are the historic towns where fireworks pose a danger to the old buildings. Therefore, it is prohibited in the town center or old town of many cities, such as:
- Goettingen
- Northeim
- Wernigerode: Old town
- Quedlingburg: Old Town
- Bad Gandersheim: Old town
- Tuebingen
- Constance
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Hamelin
As you can see, there are places in Germany where there is little to no gunfire. However, no one can guarantee that it will be 100% quiet there. You should therefore always keep your four-legged friend on a lead in such regions before and after New Year’s Eve. His safety comes first.
Firecracker-free campsites in Germany
Would you like to know which campsites in Germany are free of fireworks? Here are a few recommendations. If you’re going camping with your four-legged friend for the first time, you’ll find the perfect checklist here.
Camping SPO
Location: Sankt Peter-Ording
Open all year round, the campsite in Sankt Peter-Ording is an ideal starting point for a vacation by the North Sea. Young and old guests are offered a variety of entertainment here. All pitches for caravans, motorhomes and camper vans face the sunny side. They have a 10 ampere electricity connection and a supply of drinking water in the immediate vicinity, WLAN is included in the price.
Address: Grudeweg 1, 25826 St. Peter-Ording Phone: 04863 – 8171 E-Mail: [email protected]
Hoepkens Hof and camping site
Location: Jade on the Jade Bay
The quiet, natural Hoepkens Hof site borders the Wadden Sea National Park and is ideally prepared for camping with dogs. On request, there are pitches with a fence, some with a fixed gate. If you don’t have your own camping facilities, you can rent a vacation apartment or a country caravan. Everyone else will find cooking and washing facilities as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Address: Molkereistr. 64, 26349 Jade Phone: 04734 – 910 68 33 E-Mail: [email protected]
Sagter Ems motorhome park
Location: Strücklingen in Saterland
Travelers with motorhomes or caravans can spend a quiet New Year’s Eve at the Sagter Ems motorhome park in the district of Cloppenburg. The site is open all year round, but caravans can only arrive between March and the end of October. There is a bread roll service, sufficient electricity columns and two water taps. The use of the sanitary building is not included in the price for motorhomes.
Address: Hauptstr. 608, 26683 Saterland Phone: 0173 – 96 96 22 2 E-Mail: [email protected]
Camping Am Leuchtturm
Location: between Hamburg and Cuxhaven, directly on the sandy dog beach on the Elbe on the Krautsand peninsula
Located on the Krautsand peninsula, this dog-friendly campsite Am Leuchtturm also offers a peaceful New Year due to the ban on rockets and firecrackers. Pets of all types, breeds and numbers are welcome here. The sandy beach for dogs is just 200 m from the site. The campsite’s own lake is also ideal for fishing, miniature boating or just relaxing. Use of the showers is included in the price, you pay €3 per dog.
Address: Leuchtturmweg 5a, 21706 Drochtersen-Krautsand Phone: 04143 – 5522 E-Mail: [email protected]
Camping ground Nesshof – Altes Land
Location: Guderhandviertel in the Altes Land (between Hamburg and Stade)
The family-run Nesshof campsite offers you a peaceful turn of the year, as there is a general ban on fireworks. Pitches for winter camping are available from November 1 to March 31. Use of the showers is included in the price. You can order bread rolls or breakfast the evening before.
Address: Neßstr. 32, 21720 Guderhandviertel Phone: 04142 – 810 395 E-Mail: c amping@ nesshof.de
Camping Südhörn
Location: Sylt, district of Tinnum
The Südhörn campsite on Sylt is quietly and centrally located in the middle of the Tinummer meadows, yet close to the town and beach. Due to the distance of 18 km, you shouldn’t notice the Hörnum fireworks here.
Address: Ziegeleiweg 2 25980 Sylt, OT Tinnum Phone: 04651 – 3607 E-Mail: [email protected]
Coastal Camp Rügen
Location: Dranske, at the northern tip of the island of Rügen
The pitches at Küstencamp Rügen are located on predominantly flat meadow terrain. There are comfort pitches with their own fresh water and waste water connections. Although you don’t have a direct sea view from any of the pitches, you can reach the sandy natural beach in just 150 meters. You can order bread rolls for breakfast from the kiosk.
Address: Nonnevitz 23, 18556 Drankse-Bakenberg, Phone: 038391 – 939 070 E-Mail: [email protected]
Lynx Camp
Location: Schönwald in the Black Forest
Specializing in camping with dogs, you will find peace and relaxation without fireworks. Lynx Camp is not a campsite in the conventional sense. It is a place in nature where you can take a deep breath and switch off. There are sanitary facilities, waste disposal facilities, a dog run and a bread roll service. It is necessary to book seven days in advance for your stay.
Address: Friedhofstr. 18, 78141 Schönwald im Schwarzwald Phone: 07722 – 86 86 7 86 E-Mail: [email protected]
Camping at the national park
Location: Klingenbrunn/Spiegelau
New Year’s Eve can also be spent firecracker-free in the south of Germany, as here in the Bavarian Forest. The 100 pitches are idyllically nestled in the forest and its edge and have irrigation and drainage. Wi-Fi is available throughout the site and there is no extra charge for dogs.
Address: Bergstr. 44, 94518 Klingenbrunn/Spiegelau Phone: 08553 – 727 E-Mail: c amping. [email protected]
In this article you will generally find campsites in Germany that are particularly dog-friendly.
Firecracker-free campsites in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands you will also find some campsites for a firecracker-free New Year’s Eve.
Camping De Nollen
Location: Callantsoog on the North Sea
De Nollen campsite offers 40 basic pitches for caravans or motorhomes. There are also vacation accommodations that can be rented with dogs in the winter months. The village of Callantsoog and the extensive sandy beach are only 2 km away. There are heated sanitary facilities, games to borrow, a small library and a bread roll service.
Address: Westerweg 8, 1759 JD Callantsoog Phone: 0031- 224 – 581 281 E-mail: [email protected]
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Landgoed ‘t Wildryck
Location: Drenthe
At the Landgoed ‘t Wildryck campsite, you can expect a dose of luxury that might just be the right thing for the end of the year. The spacious pitches are located in the middle of the forest and each has its own sanitary facilities. You can also book underfloor heating as an option. Various sports facilities as well as delicious food and drinks round off the extensive offer.
Address: Groningerweg 13, 7981 LA-Diever Phone: 0031 – 521 – 951 207 E-mail: [email protected]
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De Boersberg
Location: Doorwerth
In the middle of the largest contiguous forest area in the Netherlands, you will find space and tranquillity at this family campsite. There are hiking and cycling trails in the immediate vicinity. The site is open all year round and has 45 pitches.
Address: Boersberg 1, 6869 NG Doorwerth Phone: 0031 – 317-31 22 90 E-mail: [email protected]
Camping Loodmansduin
Location: Den Hoorn – Texel
The Loodmansduin campsite in the middle of Texel’s Duinen National Park offers you a fireworks-free vacation in a motorhome or chalet. The campsite and its facilities are open until the end of October. However, the pitches for motorhomes and chalets can be booked all year round. The beach is approx. 2.5 km away and the nearest village is 500 m away.
Address: Rommelpot 19, 1797 RN Den Hoorn Texel Phone: 0031- 222 390 112 E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency alternatives for a firecracker-free New Year’s Eve
To get a place on a firecracker-free campsite, you need to book early. They are in high demand among dog owners and are usually gone in no time.
So here are a few alternatives for you to spend a stress-free New Year’s Eve with your dog.
- Book a room in an airport hotel, as the area around an airport is a firecracker-free zone. Another plus point is that the rooms are usually soundproofed.
- Ask at the airport whether you are allowed to stay in the waiting area with your four-legged friend. Some airports allow this.
- Take your dog to a highway in good time before the fireworks. There is usually hardly any traffic there and you can keep your furry friend away from the firecrackers.
- Look for accommodation in a national park. The earlier you look for it, the better your chances of getting one.
- How about vacation accommodation at a riding stables? Out of consideration for the horses, fireworks are generally not set off there. Dogs are also often welcome guests.
- Some vacation parks such as Landal, EuroParcs and Villapark Hof van Salland are also firework-free.
A stress-free start to the new year with your dog
Fear is not a pleasant feeling, quite the opposite. This makes it all the more important to help your dog get through New Year’s Eve stress-free. There are various ways to do this. For example, noise sensitivity can be trained well with noise CDs. However, this should only be done under the expert guidance of a trainer.
Here are a few last-minute tips for you:
- Keep your dog on a lead
A few days before New Year’s Eve and afterwards, you should only keep your dog on a lead. For particularly panicky animals, a special safety harness is recommended to prevent them from escaping. - Mental exercise makes you tired
Play a few games with your dog at home or on a walk to keep him mentally challenged. Search games and tasks that require your four-legged friend to think are good for this. You can find ideas on the website of Fun with your dog. - Ensure peace and quiet
Close all windows and lower the blinds. You can leave quiet music or the TV on to block out outside noises. - Chewing helps against stress
Chewing calms, as does licking. Just before midnight, offer your dog an attractive chewy object or give him a deliciously filled Kong that he can lick. - Offer social support
Do not withhold attention from your dog if he is afraid. It will not be intensified if you talk to him in a friendly manner or stroke him. By stroking him, his body releases the so-called “cuddle hormone” oxytocin, which reduces stress hormones. However, if he finds it unpleasant, you should leave it alone. - Let him decide for himself
Anything that is good for him is allowed. Let your dog decide where he wants to be, whether it’s on your couch, in the bathroom or under the bed. Don’t force him to do anything and don’t lure him out of a hiding place. If he feels safe there, he is allowed to be there. - Stay calm
Make sure you don’t let your dog’s anxiety and nervousness get to you. Targeted relaxation exercises are a good way to stay calm yourself and be there for your four-legged friend. - Food supplements and pheromones
Special collars, sprays or plugs for the socket with artificial pheromones help some dogs to relax a little. There are also various natural supplements that have a calming effect. It is best to discuss this with your vet.
Important to know: Under no circumstances should you give your dog a drug containing acepromazine. Although it will make him calm on the outside, he will be paralyzed. He is fully aware of the noises, but cannot do anything about them. This makes his fear all the greater.
Conclusion
Fireworks are banned in some regions and cities, so you can enjoy a firework-free New Year’s Eve with your dog. Make a reservation in good time to get a place on a fireworks-free campsite. With good preparation and supportive measures, you and your dog will hopefully have a stress-free New Year. I’ll keep my paws crossed for you!
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