The Right of Public Access ‘Allemansrätt’, or Outdoor Access Rights in Scandinavia

The Right of Public Access ‘Allemansrätt’, or Outdoor Access Rights gives you the right to roam the countryside in perfect peace and quiet.
Almost the same rights are in Finland and Norway.
The Right of Public Access is a unique right to roam freely in the countryside. But with this right come responsibilities – to take care of nature and wildlife and to show consideration for landowners and for other people enjoying the countryside. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sums up the Right of Public Access in the phrase ‘Don’t disturb – Don’t destroy.’
Freedom to roam in practice.
It is somewhat more detailed in its own section of the law. Breaking it down, here is how it goes:
- You are allowed to access any land, except private residences, the immediate vicinity (70 meters) of a dwelling house and cultivated land.
- You can put up a tent.
- You are allowed to collect flowers, mushrooms and berries.
- Driving on private roads is allowed unless there’s a sign saying otherwise.
- Swimming in lakes is allowed.
- You can access any beach as long as you stay away from private residences.
- You are allowed to catch fish in the five big lakes and along the entire coastline.
Source: The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For more detailed information, follow these links to the The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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