Everyman’s rights allow you to

  • move on foot, ski, and cycle in nature, such as in forests, natural meadows, and water
  • ride
  • stay and camp temporarily in areas where roaming is allowed
  • pick wild berries, mushrooms, and unprotected plants
  • fish and ice fish
  • boat, swim, and wash up in water and walk on ice.

Everyman’s rights do not allow you to

  • interfere with the landowner’s land use
  • walk on yards, gardens, or cultivated fields
  • cut down or damage growing trees
  • take dried or fallen wood
  • take moss or lichen
  • start an open fire on someone else’s land
  • disturb domestic peace by camping too close to residences or making noise
  • litter the environment
  • drive a motor vehicle off-road
  • disturb or damage bird nests and chicks
  • disturb animals
  • fish and hunt without the necessary permits
  • let your dog onto public beaches, children’s playgrounds, ski tracks, or sports fields
  • keep your dog unleashed in urban areas, on exercise paths, or on someone else’s property
  • keep your dog unleashed between 1.3. and 19.8. even on your own property.

Also check out the hiking etiquette.