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# Dog-friendly Alphen aan den Rijn: places to go with your dog

_City guide · Netherlands_

Looking for dog-friendly places in Alphen aan den Rijn? We've mapped 9 spots in and around Alphen aan den Rijn in the Netherlands – shops, beaches and dog parks – so you and your dog can plan the day.

**Places:** 9 · **Shops:** 4 · **Dog parks:** 2 · **Beaches:** 2

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/52.1489/4.6601

## Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Alphen aan den Rijn

Alphen aan den Rijn has 2 dog parks and 2 beaches where dogs are allowed. Your dog can run off-lead at hondenstrand, Hundezone and Hundezone, for example. Check the signs on site.

## Vets, shops and places to stay

For everything else, Alphen aan den Rijn has 4 shops that let dogs in.

## Missing a place in Alphen aan den Rijn?

Know a café, park or beach in Alphen aan den Rijn that welcomes dogs? Add it on the map. After a quick check it helps every dog owner in Alphen aan den Rijn.

## [Dog-friendly shops in Alphen aan den Rijn](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/alphen-aan-den-rijn/shops) (4)

- [Dierenspeciaalzaak De Aarhof](https://maps.dog/en/place/dierenspeciaalzaak-de-aarhof-alphen-aan-den-rijn-7111af) — Shop · Alphen aan den Rijn. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Dierplezier](https://maps.dog/en/place/dierplezier-alphen-aan-den-rijn-fa8f03) — Shop · Lindenplein 7, 2461JC Ter Aar. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Pets & Co](https://maps.dog/en/place/pets-co-alphen-aan-den-rijn-8c3cd2) — Shop · Ouvertureweg 1, 2402DT Alphen aan den Rijn. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Sterkliniek](https://maps.dog/en/place/sterkliniek-alphen-aan-den-rijn-be9791) — Shop · Alphen aan den Rijn. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly dog parks in Alphen aan den Rijn](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/alphen-aan-den-rijn/dog-parks) (2)

- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-alphen-aan-den-rijn-8d4d9b) — Dog park · Alphen aan den Rijn. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-alphen-aan-den-rijn-82c8c2) — Dog park · Alphen aan den Rijn. Off-leash.

## [Dog-friendly beaches in Alphen aan den Rijn](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/alphen-aan-den-rijn/beaches) (2)

- [hondenstrand](https://maps.dog/en/place/hondenstrand-alphen-aan-den-rijn-0eec76) — Beach · Alphen aan den Rijn. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-alphen-aan-den-rijn-4e9ddf) — Beach · Alphen aan den Rijn. Off-leash.

## [Dog-friendly places in Alphen aan den Rijn](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/alphen-aan-den-rijn/other) (1)

- [Alphen aan den Rijn - Oudshoorn](https://maps.dog/en/place/alphen-aan-den-rijn-oudshoorn-alphen-aan-den-rijn-5e2d41) — Other · Alphen aan den Rijn. Allowed inside.

## FAQ

### Is Alphen aan den Rijn dog-friendly?

maps.dog lists 9 places in Alphen aan den Rijn where dogs are welcome, including shops, beaches and dog parks.

### Where can my dog go off-lead in Alphen aan den Rijn?

For example at hondenstrand, Hundezone and Hundezone. Check the signs on site.

### Are there dog beaches in Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, 2 beaches in Alphen aan den Rijn are listed for dogs, such as hondenstrand and Hundezone.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leads.

## Nearby

- [Hazerswoude-Dorp](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/hazerswoude-dorp) — 13 places, 7 km
- [Hazerswoude-Rijndijk](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/hazerswoude-rijndijk) — 31 places, 8 km
- [Bodegraven](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/bodegraven) — 6 places, 9 km
- [Nieuw-Vennep](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/nieuw-vennep) — 11 places, 14 km
- [Voorhout](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/voorhout) — 10 places, 14 km
- [Woerden](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/woerden) — 22 places, 16 km

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