Dog-Friendly Spa Hotels in Willingen: Fees & Rules
Last checked: July 2026
A spa break with your dog is easy to plan in Willingen: several spa hotels welcome dogs, usually for a fee of around €15 to €20 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the spa or the restaurant almost anywhere, though. This guide covers which hotels accept dogs, which house rules apply and the best outings with a dog.
These spa hotels welcome dogs
The Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg targets guests with dogs with its own dog package. At Hotel Hochsauerland 2010 a dog costs around €15 per night, at the Best Western Plus Hotel Willingen it is €20. Hotel Bürgerstuben accepts dogs by arrangement for €15, and the H+ Hotel Willingen in the Usseln district allows up to two dogs at around €15 each. At Hotel Fürst von Waldeck and the Romantik Hotel Stryckhaus dogs are welcome on request, and the Sauerland Stern Hotel takes dogs as well. Always ask before booking, as dog-friendly rooms are limited in every hotel.
The dog package at Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg
With the “Urlaub mit Hund” package (holiday with dog), a soft dog blanket is already waiting in your room on arrival, along with a bowl and a small welcome gift. Your dog may join you in the bar and on the terrace, while the restaurant stays off limits, as in most hotels. For a quick walk, forest trails start right outside the hotel.
Rules that apply almost everywhere
The spa area, sauna and pool are always off limits for dogs, and the same usually goes for the restaurant. Register your dog when booking so the hotel can reserve a suitable room. The fee is charged per night and usually does not include food. A familiar blanket from home helps your dog settle into the unfamiliar room.
Days out with your dog around Willingen
The Uplandsteig, a circular hiking trail of about 67 km, runs right around the municipality and can be walked in stages of 11 to 24 km. At the Diemelsee (a reservoir in the Diemelsee Nature Park), the H6 loop circles the lake in about 13 km and passes two dog beaches (shore sections where dogs may go into the water). Both combine well with a spa stay: out with the dog in the morning, wellness at the hotel in the afternoon.
Dogs at Willingen spa hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Dogs | Fee per night approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg | yes, with dog package | on request |
| Hotel Hochsauerland 2010 | yes | €15 |
| Best Western Plus Hotel Willingen | yes, not in spa and restaurant | €20 |
| Hotel Bürgerstuben | by arrangement | €15 |
| H+ Hotel Willingen (Usseln) | yes, up to 2 dogs | €15 |
| Hotel Fürst von Waldeck | by arrangement | on request |
| Romantik Hotel Stryckhaus | on request | on request |
| Sauerland Stern Hotel | yes | on request |
In short
- Several spa hotels in Willingen welcome dogs, typically for around €15 to €20 per night.
- Dogs are never allowed in the spa or restaurant, but the bar or terrace is sometimes fine.
- The Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg greets dogs with its own package including blanket, bowl and gift.
- The Uplandsteig and the Diemelsee with its two dog beaches are the best outings with a dog.
Frequently asked questions on this topic
Which spa hotels in Willingen allow dogs?
Among others the Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg (with a dog package), Hotel Hochsauerland 2010 (about €15), Best Western Plus (€20), Hotel Bürgerstuben (€15 by arrangement), H+ Hotel Willingen in Usseln (up to 2 dogs, about €15), and on request Fürst von Waldeck, Stryckhaus and Sauerland Stern.
Can dogs join you in the spa or restaurant?
No, the spa, sauna and pool are always off limits for dogs, and usually the restaurant too. At some hotels, such as the Sporthotel Zum Hohen Eimberg, dogs may join you in the bar and on the terrace.
What are the best outings with a dog around Willingen?
The Uplandsteig, a circular trail of about 67 km, runs around Willingen and can be walked in stages of 11–24 km. At the Diemelsee, the H6 loop circles the reservoir in about 13 km and passes two dog beaches.