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 This year, we wanted a truly special Christmas experience, so we chose a snowy mountain location as our destination. We decided on Grindelwald, a tiny, enchanting town in Switzerland. Even at Christmas, it was full of life: the fairy-tale surroundings attracted many tourists and skiers. We brought along our beloved four-legged companions and were delighted to find that most restaurants were dog-friendly. Many places allowed outdoor seating even in winter, so our dogs could enjoy the festive atmosphere with us. Our accommodation was a charming, peaceful small hotel on the hillside, just a ten-minute walk from the town. During evening walks, the starry sky and snow-covered landscape never failed to impress us. We traveled from the Netherlands by car, making a detour to Strasbourg en route, where we visited one of Europe's most unique Christmas markets. This detour added even more holiday spirit to our trip. In Switzerland, it’s important to always have snow chains in the car during ...

 Northern Lights, Fjords, Snowy Mountains Preparations Norway was one of the countries on our bucket list. We wanted to bring our dogs along, so we started planning the trip much earlier than usual. We aimed to leave in early February, so we began planning and booking accommodations already in January. Things to consider during planning: The total time for the trip Places we wanted to visit Distances between locations and travel times Road conditions and possible closures Perhaps these are the most important factors. We started planning with Google Maps, marking the places we wanted to visit. We checked how long it would take to get to each location and included potential rest stops and breaks. We planned for an average of 6 hours of driving per day. Based on this, we selected our accommodations. The final preparations before departure involved reviewing our and the dogs’ documents. Each country has different requirements for bringing your dog (passport, deworming within 24 hours p...