Canton Uri captivates with its impressive backdrop of steep rock faces, alpine pass crossings, and deep valleys around the Gotthard and Lake Lucerne. To ensure your next trip in the Uri Alps is relaxed and stress-free, we inquired about the most important facts directly with the Office for Forests and Hunting as well as the Office for Agriculture of Canton Uri.
Here you will find all regulations, from seasonal leash requirements to livestock protection, compactly summarized for your trip planning.
An overview of the regulations
| Topic | Regulations in the canton of Uri |
| Leash requirement (Forest) | Strict leash requirement from April 1 to July 31 in forests and up to 50 meters before the forest edge (breeding season). |
| Leash requirement (General) | Special leash requirements apply in certain protected areas such as the Reuss Delta (Flüelen/Seedorf) and the Schächen Forest (Bürglen). Otherwise, general consideration applies. Federal Hunting Reserves Urirotstock and Fellital (map.geo.admin.ch): strict leash requirement, with exceptions only for agricultural working dogs. |
| Wildlife quiet zones | General entry ban (including dogs on a leash) from December 1 to April 30. Violations are punished with administrative fines. More here: map.geo.admin.ch. |
| Public transportation | Strict leash requirement inside vehicles and at stops. Cable cars can set their own, stricter rules. |
| List of restricted breeds | No breed-specific legislation (restricted breed lists) in the Canton of Uri |
| Muzzle | No general muzzle requirement for dogs in Canton Uri. |
| Cows | No official maps or digital registries available. Pastures are marked privately on-site by local farmers. |
| Livestock protection | Presence of livestock guardian dogs on summer pastures. Using the official federal map (map.geo.admin.ch) is recommended. |
| Tourist tax (dogs) | No central cantonal special regulations. Responsibility lies with the individual municipalities. |
Data Source: Kindly supported by the Office for Forests and Hunting as well as the Office for Agriculture of Canton Uri.
Status: 2026.
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