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The Right of Public Access

The Right of Public Access is unique for Sweden. It gives everyone the right to enjoyment of nature in their own way. In short, the right of public access can roam together in two groups of 11 points in each group. 

 

PERMITTED
 FORBIDDEN
1.Vistas everywhere except on the plot, field of crop and hay oskördad
1.Cause vandalism. The landowner has the right to claim compensation for any damage incurred.
2.Pick flowers, berries and mushrooms (watch out for protected plants, picking with discretion).

 

2.From growing trees and shrubs, take twigs, branches, bark, leaves, bark, acorns, nuts or resin. This is considered theft.

3.Camp for one night. Long time camping is considered as residence and is prohibited without permission. However, by asking the landowner for permission for temporary accommodation can let you camp for a longer time.
3.Enter forest plantations.
4.Use dry twigs and dry branches for fuel. 4.Pick flowers, berries or mushrooms on plot.
5.Light a campfire if there is no risk of forest fires, and if the landowners and forest bailiff gave permission. Sites where it is safe to light a campfire are lakeshores and gravel pits. 5.Camp so long at one place that it can be considered as residence.
6.Bathe anywhere except from a dock or plot. As the plot includes the area around a cottage. Where there is no fencing, the plot is expected within sight and hearing distance. 6.Drive car or moped over outfield so that damage occurs.
7.Disembark everywhere except on a plot. 7.Enter fields with growing crops.
8.Swim, row, sail, paddle and drive motorboats on someone else's water.
8.Take nests and eggs of birds.
9.Bring a dog if you have it under control so it can not be frivolous chase.
9.Fish on someone else's water.
10.Pass fences and gates (except on plot) provided that damage does not occur or that the animals can't escape of the wrongful act. In that case, You may be liable. 10.Littering. According to the Nature Conservation Act you can be punished.
11.Drink and take water from the cold spring and a lake - but not divert the water.
11.Light a campfire in forests or near forest when danger of forestfire exists.