Dogcation

Dog-friendly hotels for New Year’s Eve – completely firework-free

Is your dog scared of fireworks? New Year’s Eve can be a stressful and unsettling time for many dogs. That’s why we’re offering Dogcation – a firework-free hotel stay with your dog at one of our airport hotels. Here, you and your four-legged friend can enjoy a peaceful New Year’s break with fun activities, goodie bags and a delicious dinner.

Published: 27 February 2025Updated: 7 October 2025

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lies on a soft, grey surface, resting its head while gazing forward with wide eyes, conveying a relaxed and calm demeanor.

What is Dogcation?

The Nordic’s Favorite Firework-Free New Year's for Dogs

Dogcation is a firework-free hotel stay over New Year’s Eve – giving your fluffy best friend a calm, stress-free celebration. The experience has been hosted at Strawberry airport hotels since 2013, with over 30,000 guests enjoying a memorable and peaceful New Year across the Nordics.

A modern hotel near the Arlanda Airport, highlighted by its sleek architecture, stands beside a distinctive control tower under a clear blue sky. Numerous parked cars fill the lot below.

Dogcation

Why at airport hotels?

The answer is simple: The areas around airports have a firework ban within several miles. In addition, the windows at these hotels are extra soundproof, making them a safe and peaceful place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Two dogs sit calmly on a sofa, gazing attentively in a cozy living room. A small table with a candle and a warmly glowing fireplace add to the inviting atmosphere.

An exclusive experience
You and your dog will be treated to something special from the moment you check in. Picture being welcomed on a red carpet and receiving a goodie bag to kick off your stay in style.
The hotel tempts with a selection of delicious dinner dishes – and yes, at some hotels your dog can even join you at the table!
Mirja Braun, General Manager at Clarion Hotel® Arlanda Airport Terminal, explains that together with its partners, the hotel offers a programme full of exciting activities such as agility, rally obedience, scent training and other fun classes.

“We have guests who have celebrated New Year’s Eve with their four-legged friends here for several years, and it makes us truly happy to see that it’s become a tradition.”

Mirja Braun, Clarion Hotel® Arlanda Airport Terminal

A small black and white dog is held by a person while they hand a card to another individual across a counter. The background features a modern, dimly lit interior with screens and a decorative vase. Text visible on a card: "QUALITY INN."

Dogcation has become so popular that even more hotels within Strawberry have embraced the concept.
“The interest has grown significantly, and at Clarion Hotel® Arlanda Airport Terminal, 250 of our 430 rooms are reserved as a safe haven for dogs – and they sell out every year,” says Braun.
“We want to make New Year’s Eve a memorable experience that our guests with pets can look forward to – and we’ve succeeded in doing so.”
All pets are welcome
General Manager Braun explains that it’s not only tail-wagging guests checking in on New Year’s Eve. In the past, the hotel has welcomed cats, a parrot – and yes, even a hedgehog!

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