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title: "Dog-friendly Assen: 16 places to go with your dog"
description: "16 dog-friendly places in Assen: dog parks, shops and vets. See where dogs can come inside, find water bowls and off-lead areas."
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# Dog-friendly Assen: places to go with your dog

_City guide · Netherlands_

Looking for dog-friendly places in Assen? We've mapped 16 spots in and around Assen in the Netherlands – dog parks, shops and vets – so you and your dog can plan the day.

**Places:** 16 · **Dog parks:** 4 · **Shops:** 4 · **Vets:** 4

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/53.0000/6.5500

## Eating out with your dog in Assen

1 café, restaurant or bar in Assen is listed as dog-friendly. Dogs are welcome inside at Restaurant Porto, for example.

## Walks, dog parks and off-lead areas in Assen

Assen has 4 dog parks and 1 beach where dogs are allowed. Your dog can run off-lead at Hondenspeelplaats Marsdijk, Hondenspeeltuin Assen-Oost and Hondenspeeltuin Pittelo, for example. Check the signs on site.

## Vets, shops and places to stay

For everything else, Assen has 4 vets and animal clinics, 4 shops that let dogs in and 1 place to stay where your dog can sleep over.

## Missing a place in Assen?

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

## [Dog-friendly dog parks in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/dog-parks) (4)

- [Hondenspeelplaats Marsdijk](https://maps.dog/en/place/hondenspeelplaats-marsdijk-assen-e3d2ae) — Dog park · Assen. Off-leash.
- [Hondenspeeltuin Assen-Oost](https://maps.dog/en/place/hondenspeeltuin-assen-oost-assen-f45318) — Dog park · Assen. Off-leash.
- [Hondenspeeltuin Pittelo](https://maps.dog/en/place/hondenspeeltuin-pittelo-assen-9405aa) — Dog park · Assen. Off-leash.
- [Hundezone](https://maps.dog/en/place/hundezone-assen-d3939b) — Dog park · Assen. Off-leash.

## [Dog-friendly shops in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/shops) (4)

- [Dierenparadijs Tilman](https://maps.dog/en/place/dierenparadijs-tilman-assen-55d2ac) — Shop · Oude-Molenstraat 61, 9401DB Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Maxi Zoo](https://maps.dog/en/place/maxi-zoo-assen-8b4c1d) — Shop · Stelmakerstraat 30, 9403VB Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Pets Place](https://maps.dog/en/place/pets-place-assen-49204e) — Shop · Triade 14A, 9401ZH Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Pets&Co](https://maps.dog/en/place/pets-co-assen-9b23dd) — Shop · Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly vets in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/vets) (4)

- [AniCura](https://maps.dog/en/place/anicura-assen-33dc5c) — Vet · Borgstee 28, 9403TV Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Dierenartsenpraktijk Abe Nijhuis](https://maps.dog/en/place/dierenartsenpraktijk-abe-nijhuis-assen-f8c5b4) — Vet · Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Dierenartsenpraktijk Vries](https://maps.dog/en/place/dierenartsenpraktijk-vries-assen-aa7a98) — Vet · Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.
- [Dierenkliniek Borgstee](https://maps.dog/en/place/dierenkliniek-borgstee-assen-d49ede) — Vet · Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## [Dog-friendly restaurants in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/restaurants) (1)

- [Restaurant Porto](https://maps.dog/en/place/restaurant-porto-assen-a5af7f) — Restaurant · Marktstraat 2, 9401JH Assen. Allowed inside.

## [Dog-friendly beaches in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/beaches) (1)

- [Hondenstrand Baggelhuizerplas Assen](https://maps.dog/en/place/hondenstrand-baggelhuizerplas-assen-assen-1146fc) — Beach · Assen. Off-leash.

## [Dog-friendly hotels & stays in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/hotels) (1)

- [Camping de Balloohoeve](https://maps.dog/en/place/camping-de-balloohoeve-assen-50fe14) — Stay · Balloo 52, 9458TC Balloo. Allowed on a leash.

## [Dog-friendly places in Assen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/assen/other) (1)

- [Balloo](https://maps.dog/en/place/balloo-assen-1ef891) — Other · Assen. Dogs welcome, details not known yet.

## FAQ

### Is Assen dog-friendly?

maps.dog lists 16 places in Assen where dogs are welcome, including dog parks, shops and vets.

### Which cafés and restaurants in Assen allow dogs inside?

According to dog owners, Restaurant Porto, for example. Every other entry says whether only the terrace is allowed.

### Where can my dog go off-lead in Assen?

For example at Hondenspeelplaats Marsdijk, Hondenspeeltuin Assen-Oost and Hondenspeeltuin Pittelo. Check the signs on site.

### Are there dog beaches in Assen?

Yes, 1 beach in Assen is listed for dogs, such as Hondenstrand Baggelhuizerplas Assen.

### 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

- [Midlaren](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/midlaren) — 13 places, 15 km
- [Eelde](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/eelde) — 6 places, 15 km
- [De Kiel](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/de-kiel) — 6 places, 20 km
- [Hoogezand](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/hoogezand) — 8 places, 22 km
- [Leek](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/leek-nl) — 17 places, 23 km
- [Groningen](https://maps.dog/en/guides/netherlands/groningen) — 28 places, 25 km

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