The Finnish capital is one of the world's most dog-friendly cities, with over 90 dedicated dog parks.
One of the world’s most dog-friendly cities just opened the first sightseeing route designed specifically for dogs, according to an article in the Helsinki Times.
Over 1,000 dogs attended the opening of the famously dog-friendly Finnish capital’s “Doggy Route to Happiness,” a dog-oriented trail complete with a monument to one of dogs’ favorite toys, — the Stickelius Monument — and a pop-up cafe with dog treats.
The trail includes the city’s Rajasaari Island, “a free-access, 24-hour dog park featuring forest trails, beaches and swimming spots, located across the water from the residences of Finland’s president and prime minister.” City officials say the project is designed to celebrate the role of pets in urban life. Helsinki features over 90 dedicated dog parks, multiple dog beaches, and a 50-hectare forests for dogs. “Organisers say the Doggy Route to Happiness underlines the city’s ambition to provide an inclusive environment where residents and visitors, whether on two legs or four, can share in Helsinki’s quality of life.”
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