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Outdoor access rights in Oskarshamn

Allemansrätt, or the right of public access, is used in Sweden when you take a walk in the forest, go kayaking or climbing, or sit down on a rock to rest. Outdoor access rights are the norm in Sweden. To ensure everyone is able to enjoy the great outdoors, we need to be mindful of nature and animals, and respectful of landowners and others. This can be summed up as: do not disturb, do not destroy.

Dogs in the countryside

Dogs are, of course, allowed to accompany you in the countryside. Wildlife is particularly sensitive between 1 March and 20 August, so dogs must be on a lead between those dates. At other times of the year your dog must still be under control so it does not disturb or injure animals or people. In some parts of Sweden, dogs must always be on a lead.

Walking, cycling and riding

We have fantastic opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in lots of different activities. Swedes love the outdoor life. To ensure everyone can enjoy the countryside, there are a few things to bear in mind:

• Do not damage planted areas or other sensitive land.

• To ensure you do not disturb people living in an area, do not cross or linger on the grounds of private property. Residents have the right to not be disturbed.

• Do not prevent landowners from going about their business.

• Horse riding and cycling can damage land. Do not ride or cycle on soft ground that is easily damaged, or on jogging, ski or walking trails.

• If you are crossing enclosed pasture, do not disturb the livestock or damage the fencing. Close the gate after you so the livestock can’t escape.

Take your rubbish with you

We all want to keep the countryside tidy and free from litter. So take your rubbish with you. Glass, cans, plastic bags and bottle tops can injure both people and animals. You should never leave a bag of rubbish next to a full litter bin.

Making fires in accordance with outdoor access rights

Campfires are enjoyable when you’re doing outdoor activities. But fires are of great concern to many landowners, as forest worth huge amounts is destroyed every year because of people being careless with campfires. To minimise the risk of a fire spreading, it’s important to bear in mind the following:

• Choose a place where there is no risk of the fire spreading. And don’t make a fire if there is the slightest danger of it spreading. There is usually a campfire ban during dry weather.

• Leave no trace of a campfire in the form of a hearth or similar.

• Do not make a fire directly on or next to rock surfaces. It results in permanent cracks and scars.

• After the fire has died out, it’s important that you extinguish it properly.

• Find designated barbecue areas in Oskarshamn here.

Picking flowers, berries, mushrooms & twigs

Under Sweden’s outdoor access rights, you are allowed to pick flowers, berries, mushrooms and gather brushwood and branches from the ground. To ensure you don’t cause damage in the countryside, there are a few things to bear in mind:

• Some plants are protected and may not be picked. The County Administrative Board can provide information about protected plants. Orchids are protected throughout Sweden.

• You must not take twigs, branches or bark from living trees, as this may damage them.

We hope that you with the above information will have a wonderful time exploring the nature in Oskarshamn, Småland.