Right of Public Access
The beautiful Swedish countryside is open to all of us. We can enjoy the scents, birdsong, flowering meadows and forests, peaceful silence. However, we must be wary against nature and we must show consideration for other people and to animals.
Do not disturb - do not destroy, it is the general rule of public right.
Domestic peace
To walk, jog, ride and ski over another's land are permitted - if you do not damage crops, tree plantations and the like. But you may not, without permission to cross over or intrude upon private property, it is trespassing. The plot, which is not always enclosed, the area closest to the main house. It has the right to live in peace - "domestic peace zone". Is the house protected from prying eyes, you can pass quite close, but preferably not closer than 10 meters.
Camping
Look up a tent for a day or is allowed on land not used for agriculture that are remote from the dwelling. The closer to houses you wish to camp and the more likely you are to cause a disturbance, the more reason is there to ask the landowner for permission. How long you can camp depends on the circumstances. Just outside a plot, it is highly inappropriate to camp even one night without permission. For caravans in slightly different rules.
To travel in the forest
It is illegal to drive a car, motorcycle, scooter and other vehicles in the terrain or on roads that are closed to traffic. Such roads may be marked with the sign "Prohibition on the movement of motor vehicles" or "Private road. You can park immediately adjacent to the road. Remember to set the car and trailer so that they do not prevent someone to arrive or become a danger to traffic. If you ride over the land of others, you must be very careful. The risk of soil damage is great. Ride not marked jogging and hiking trails and other places where you can interfere. The same applies to cycling. You'll pass a fenced area as long as you do not damage fences. Doors must close tightly so that cattle will not loose. Of course, you can not climb over the fence to the site.
Firing
Campfires are permitted only if there is no risk of fire. The drought may generally fire bans apply. Turn off properly before leaving the site. You can be sentenced to damages if the fire spreads. Never light a fire directly on the rocks. They crack and it gives ugly wound in the wild.
Swimming and boating
You can swim, moor your boat a day or two and go ashore everywhere, except at the property or where an authority has specifically denied access, for example, for the protection of bird life. How long you stay depends on the situation. The same rules apply as for camping. To row, sail, paddle or drive Motor boat on private waters is permitted. Note that there may be special restrictions, such as speed limits, no entry or no water-skiing. The requirement of consideration is especially great for those traveling by speedboat.
Take your rubbish
Have you been camping and had a picnic out in the woods and fields, you must clean up after you. Never put garbage bags beside a full trash can or garbage bag. Wild animals tear them apart and pull out the debris. Glass, cans and bottle caps can harm both humans and animals, plastic bags can cause great suffering for the animals makes them itself.
Picking flowers and berries
You may not use twigs, branches, bark, leaves, acorns, nuts or resin from growing trees. It is considered vandalism or theft. Of course, you will not fell growing trees and shrubs. You may pick wild berries and flowers, mushrooms, fallen branches and dry twigs on the ground. Some flowers are so rare that there is a risk that they will become extinct. Such flowers are protected and may not be picked. Find out, in such County Board, which plants are protected in the place where you are.
Keep your dog on a leash
The dog can come along in the wild but in the meantime March 1 to August 20, it may not run loose in the woods and fields. Even during other times of year, you must have your dog under such supervision that it can not harm or frighten wildlife. Remember that even the most peaceful little pet dog can frighten the animals with their mere presence. Remember that your dog can scare other people.
Fishing and hunting
Fishing is not in the public right. But you can fish with rod and other hand tools in the five largest lakes and along the seashores. In all other water permit is required, such as fishing license. In Bengtsfors municipality there are 22 different waters you can fish in. Fishing licenses can include purchase at the Tourist Office. Never leave fishing lines and hooks in the wild! They can become death traps for animals. Neither hunting is one of everyman's right. Of course you may not take birds' eggs. And let the animals' offspring and nest in peace.
Naturecard
Nature is our greatest asset and we want to share it to you. Nature is also very vulnerable and it is required to spend time in nature with the utmost respect. To make it easier for canoeists and even landowners have several camps had been prepared within the lake system. There are also in the field supervisors who are responsible to inform and assist you in a canoe holiday. To finance these extra services, we currently have a conservation card to which all those paddles pay 20 euros per person per day. This applies even if you do not paddle but still uses campsites. The money in the fund then goes to the landowner compensation for the transfer of campsites. In addition to repairs, maintenance, development and supervision. Thanks for helping to preserve our environment and look out for fire.
Environmental Protection Card can be purchased from: Tourist Office, canoe rentals and the supervisors.