Everyman’s rights
Everyman’s rights allow you to
- move on foot, ski, and cycle in nature, such as in forests, natural meadows, and water,
- ride horses,
- stay and camp temporarily in areas where moving in general is allowed,
- pick wild berries, mushrooms, and unprotected plants,
- fish and ice fish,
- boat, swim, 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,
- or keep your dog unleashed between 1.3. and 19.8. even on your own property.