Here’s a similar summary for Finland, with a PDF brochure giving more details. It’s pretty similar to the Swedish rules, with a few minor differences:
Allemansrätten, or Every person’s right, is a freedom in Sweden which states that everyone must have access to nature. As far as I remember, there are similar rules in other Nordic countries, but I’m not familiar with the specifics.
Naturvårdsverket is the Swedish environmental protection agency that regulates the access to nature. You can read the rules at length on their website, but for your convenience, here’s the executive version:
You are allowed to hike, ski, swim, ride, cycle, camp in the great outdoors, under some specific restrictions:
It goes without saying that you must not destroy or damage owner’s property, and must not cause disturbance.
Apart from these, the rules are pretty liberal and you are free to roam to your heart’s content in the vast Swedish countryside. Enjoy your stay!
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