RULES FOR WILD CAMPING IN SWEDEN

[@stevenjohnson7086]

Very comprehensive, yet to the point. I thought I had a fairly good idea already, but I was not aware of fire rules. Thanks!

[@inforestsandlands]

Glad it helped!

[@redkite8377]

Thank you for explaining to those who do not know how the right of public access works in Sweden. We Swedes are raised with the right of public access, so we probably have a tendency to forget how we in Scandinavia are privileged, in this case at least! :-). You are good wilderness ambassadors!

[@LivingtoLearn]

That means a lot thank you so much

[@SmallandWoods]

I wouldn’t say that we are privileged more that the other countries are literally fucked up.

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

This is awesome. Almost a dead cert to camp out there in January next year, so this helps a lot and I'll definitely check out the maps and charts to find the right spot.

[@TG-hp8og]

Remember that sweden has real winter in january. And COLD temperatures...

[@thewoodlandschoolltd3999]

@TG-hp8og it was -23°c the night I camped out.

[@senchaholic]

So nice to hear someone who's taken the time to understand and research this! Too many oversimplify it. And the music fit well to your explanation. (Although the volume was a tad high) This video made feel at peace. Finally! 🙏🏻😊

[@inforestsandlands]

@senchaholic thank you! That means a lot. We agree with you about the music 🤣. This was an early video so our learning is an ongoing process. Thanks again for watching and the feedback

[@BushcraftEurope]

I am coming to Sweeden soon to camp for a month or so. My homeland Croatia is a no go this year, I moved to Germany and Sweeden is actually closer to me and want that freedom of camping like human beign - in freedom with Nature. Takk for a really nice video

[@alpinebushcraft1129]

Hi Ida and Joe, i'm glad you have a new channel. The information about Sweden's Allemansrätten was very interesting. I look forward to more videos. Stay healthy. Greetings from Bavaria. Mounty

[@EvilCob]

Well said 👍

[@malinandtom]

Really well laid out video, great info. Allemansrätten has to be one of the best things about Sweden. We love wild camping here and allemansrätten certainly allows that. Thanks for the great vid!

[@inforestsandlands]

Thank you so much that makes us happy! Allemansrätten is one of the best things about Sweden for sure 🤜💚🤛

[@QuakerJones268]

Really interesting was that. I am planning on going over to Sweden or Norway in the winter to wild camp so this was very informative. Thanks, you have a new subscriber.

[@inforestsandlands]

Glad to hear the video helped you. Enjoy your time in Sweden/Norway! 😀

[@jorgebcrra]

Thanks for sharing, this weekend is my turn to make a solo camping for 4 days, lets see how it goes !

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks for the information. Take care.

[@tobyorencia1039]

Sweden, it is the perfect place i want i want to live. The ground and weather makes me feel like freedom is real...

[@psynque]

Just stay out of the cities...

[@storbunlimitedbushcraft6996]

Really informative video guys. Thanks a million

[@LivingtoLearn]

Your very welcome. Thank you for watching

[@ExclusivelyReclusive1]

Don't disturb, Don't destroy. those are the fundamentals in Sweden. Then there are some other rules like, you can't just cut down a living tree, you can't stay in the same place for to long and you may need a pretty cheap fishing card (that you can buy online) in some of the 100+ thousand lakes in sweden. The upside of this law is that you are basically free to roam, pick berries, mushrooms and camp almost everywhere. This law is my favorite.

[@pimacanyon6208]

good info, thanks for posting. One suggestion: If you're going to play music while you're talking, put the music at a lower volume. i found it difficult to hear your talking at times due to the music. Another possibility is no music at all, so your viewers can hear the sounds of the birds, wind, creeks, etc. But hey, you are very fortunate to be able to wander and camp in those beautiful Nordic countries. Enjoy!

[@LivingtoLearn]

Thank you ! We took that on board and you won't be hearing it in anymore videos

[@thenordskov]

Nice, wish people would respect nature more.all the best

[@Frendh]

Great video.

[@aaronweber8837]

Very important video well made to gotta comment to help out that algorithm

[@inforestsandlands]

Thank you Aaron 😀🙏

[@aaronweber8837]

Also if you guys are upto it I'd love to see a series of videos on leave no trace tips.

[@Tiger-789]

I'd love to see that too

[@inforestsandlands]

That's a brilliant idea thank you 😊🙏

[@LivingtoLearn]

That we can definitely do 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@aaronweber8837]

@@LivingtoLearn that would be awesome

[@aaronweber8837]

@@inforestsandlands that would be great to see

[@neuroleptika]

If you drive to the north of Dalarna which many do, theres several organised parking and camp spots for a small symbolic fee along the road, this is setup to deal with the new pressure of ammount of car and rv campers. At the tourist information lodge in Älvdalen theres a free map showing all of them, take advantage of this new setup bc it relieves crowding and confusion and chaos. Its along the road between Älvdalen and Idre as I remember. Maybe more areas also has this now, the tourist information stations are your friend☺

[@thedanishbushcrafter7341]

Great video dudes:)

[@inforestsandlands]

Thank you so much 😊

[@annettehesselius74]

Very interesting but the music makes it very difficult for me to hear 😢

[@inforestsandlands]

@annettehesselius74 Sorry to hear that :( This was a very early video in our channel, so we were still getting a feel of it. We hope to remake this video in the future

[@snusnn]

Informative for people outside of Sweden. If you ever go and camp in Jämtland i'd suggest Harrsjön (If you're not afraid of bears) 😂

[@LivingtoLearn]

I'll defo put that on the list haha. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@stevenmcgrid8912]

Respect for the nature

[@gerbenkalkenvan846]

hello Joe , thanks for the video , the link you put in for the windshelters is not working anymore . is there another place to find these ?

[@inforestsandlands]

Your very welcome. There is a link to several apps on the now archived page "vindskydd I norden" on Facebook. If you can't find them let me know 🤜🔥🤛

[@meysam9]

Amazing

[@krølle-1]

the rules are. if you are in my spot you move. otherwise see the video:) on most beaches in denmark is not allowed to put a tent up.

[@livtf886]

Really clear video, thanks! I’m going canoeing in a week, in Sweden, and I’m wondering what canoe/hiking apps you are talking about? I can’t seem to find any. Cheers!

[@henriklarsson5221]

here is another apps.apple.com/se/app/viewranger/id404581674

[@outdoorsweden3434]

Great job!👌

[@LivingtoLearn]

Thank you 🙏

[@outdoorsweden3434]

@@LivingtoLearn 😍

[@soothinghero]

I really want too camp..

[@sagamariahsandberg789]

Jaaaa 🍀🌲🌿

[@inforestsandlands]

💚🙏🌲✨😍

[@Elliotis_]

Tja. din vindskyddslänk funkar inte. kan man få en ny?

[@robbyizatyramadhan7003]

Thanks for making me open my headphone to search the annoying flies 🤣 turn out it is in the video

[@NLmonsterNL]

what about having a fire in a controlled place, like a tent stove?

[@handsguy5298]

Thanks for the video, is It also legal there to carry guns on the woods without any intent to hunt?

[@inforestsandlands]

No. Sadly you need a hunter licence to carry your firearms in the woods.

[@handsguy5298]

@@inforestsandlands thanks for your response

[@niemalswieder1673]

Is it okay to start a fire in a small digged hole? Iam from Germany planing to Go to sweden, and we're maybe going maybe to a small forest as Close to Germany as possible. Thank j!

[@inforestsandlands]

Hey ! Thanks for being considerate of nature and asking. It's not OK if you are in national parks. In regular forests it's OK. But during the summer it's not necessary and there is many days of fire bans. Best to find a place that has designated fire places if you wish to enjoy a fire. There is so many of them in sweden they are never hard to find.

[@niemalswieder1673]

@@inforestsandlands Okay, good to know, thank you!

[@lennartandersson75]

If you only camp one night, you do not need to ask the landowner, although it is obviously good to do so. Sometimes it is difficult to know who owns the land; a company, an individual owner or state / municipality. If you stay more nights, it may be ok, but shows that you take responsibility if the owners show up. Actually, you should ask, but I have never heard of anyone being send away or prosecuted!

[@LeoWalzim]

Kan du rekommendera ställa att campa i skåne?

[@inforestsandlands]

Hopefully this isnt too late my freind. Are you looking to wild camp or to stay at campsites. Skane is a truly stunning place and I spend a lot of time camping around Immeln. It has a great canoe centre and resources.

[@SteaksOnSpear]

Basically the same rules as in Denmark

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

We swedes should send a big thank you to Norway for the nature we've got. As we know ALL the water, soil, rocks, seeds, etc, drifted from the Norwegian side during the last ice ages. We could even say Sweden belongs to Norway and they've let us borrow their land for free. The very least thing we should do is to have a 3 day thankfulness parade every year to thank Norway for letting us live free on their land.

[@inforestsandlands]

who hurt you ?

[@annikamyren3026]

Va ? Helv... heller!

[@stigcc]

Haha, we norwegians and you swedes are the same people and share the same land. Blood and soil.

[@petter5721]

Leave the place as you found it 👍🏻

[@inforestsandlands]

Amen

[@robertopittana8702]

what are the rules with going camping with a campervan? Am i allowed to stay the night at a non private owned land? really want to know this because im planning to make a road trip next year.

[@MattiasHolger]

You can stop wherever you like. We have what we call "home free zone" though. You have to be at such distance from private homes so you do not disturb anyone. Some few roads are private, very unusual, but there are signs or road blocks that tell you that.

[@igeekling]

Old comment. But for anyone who stumbles across this question. Some towns and tourist heavy areas have local restrictions. Unless such no camping restrictions apply, you can sleep in your vehicle if legally parked. Just note that taking your vehicle off-road, is illegal pretty much anywhere. So even if the ground is hard and flat and allows a vehicle to drive onto a beach or into a clearing. You are breaking the law and might have the police come and escort you off if the landowner notice and object. Allemansrätten does not extend to vehicles. The camping that is protected is people on foot in a tent. Not cars, RVs, vans, caravans etc.

[@knallpickadoll400]

yeah, if youre going to camp in sweden you need to follow the rules of the "ALLEY MANS RAT" x) Thanks for the video. The music is a bit loud to hear the voice, especially when the mic isnt really close to you. :)

[@zulupox]

Actually you do not need the landlord's permission to camp on their land at all in Sweden, as long as you only stay one (or a few nights), and as long as you are outside their home-peace zone.

[@inforestsandlands]

@@zulupox Hello 😀 Not sure if you are Swedish but it's Ida writing here now (I am Swedish) Yes, according to allemansrätten you have the right to do this but I know from experience that not all people would be happy or feel comfortable if you stay to close to their home. Speaking from personal experience I have been given out to a couple of times for pitching my tent too close to someone's property. And I've also seen angry homemade signs from land owners trying to stop people from crossing their land in certain parts. Even tho you're not doing anything wrong it can quickly turn into a very awkward experience if you just assume you can stay anywhere. So I encouraged Joe to mention this in the video 😊 I just think it's nice to check if there is a chance to do so especially if you are staying close to someone else's house and you feel a bit unsure.

[@zulupox]

@@inforestsandlands Yes, I am Swedish :) The whole point is to not have to ask for the land owners permission. That is the right. But it is a bit fuzzy. If you are a bit close to their home... I agree, you should ask. But if you are way out in some forest... you should not.

[@lymskiUK]

Allemanstratten or however its spelled means literally translated “every man’s road”. I love that. It literally means anyone can go there. By that it means go for it. The invisible small print is that you’re going to be a good man or lady and be respectful and sensible to the environment, which all watching this I’m sure would be. Such a shame about all the thick twats that ruin this for us all with their littering and disposable BBQ’s.

[@theco2vidcultbytroonatnoor188]

tree hiking tens ?? sorry? what was that about?

[@Handmaderollies]

I think he means three he has an Irish accent

[@fieldsteel5390]

Time to drift off for 7 minutes and 52 seconds thinking about sweden bliss

[@inforestsandlands]

Haha you're amazing! 😀

[@curiousape001]

Music in the background when someone is talking is a bad idea. If you really have to put it in there then make it really quiet. It does not help to focus/understand of what is he saying.

[@JukkaRaySkaReinivuo]

no fire in woods in finland sorry only by permiission of land owner

[@inforestsandlands]

Apologies. I don't make scripted videos I sit down and answer questions from my Facebook group. Designated fireplaces should have been mentioned.

[@JukkaRaySkaReinivuo]

@@inforestsandlands I just mentioned it because it is little difference between these nordic countries rights

[@MalteBroberg]

Hi! I just wanted to jump in a on a thing you stated about needing permission when camping on somebody land. That isn’t really correct, so when you need permission is if you want to camp on somebody’s yard or within view of their house. If you’re just on their land, you don’t need permission but you are limited to only 1 night of camping, then you need to go! /Swede:)

[@inforestsandlands]

Very much agreed. I just do always air on the side of caution as increasingly more foreign people come to Sweden to enjoy nature and to keep it friendly and courteous. As a foreign person who has camped a lot though out sweden an angry land owner is not something anyone needs to deal with haha. Thank you for the clarification

[@carolmurray719]

A useful guide & comprehensively explained! But please, please don’t overlay this kind of video with music. It’s very difficult to hear what you’re saying. I seem to miss every 5th word. Also, you’re in a forested area! I’d love to be listening to the ambient sound, not some sort of canned distraction. Many thanks!

[@codedsky]

You don't need the owners permission in Sweden, as long as it's ~40m away from where their house/where they spend their time on their land

[@inforestsandlands]

True. But having camped extensively through out Sweden some land owners dont like finding surprises on there land especially in rural areas. So its just a courtesy to let them know you are there. Not a necessity. But try telling that to an irate farmer haha

[@suesfriend1431]

(Joke) This is Mr B

[@JonDough-412]

I hate rules lol 😂

[@MyFly.]

I'm not saying that this guy isn't right. He is right and repeating the rules almost verbatim. But and its a BIG BUT... The very first thing you learn at any wilderness bush craft school on making fire is NEVER EVER USE WOOD FROM THE FLOOR IT WILL NOT BURN WELL..ITS DAMP...USE ONLY DEAD WOOD STILL STANDING...doesn't this fly in the face of the rules and guidelines in this video ?

[@LivingtoLearn]

I am an instructor myself and agree. But just like the native Americans and more recently the late mors kochasnki rightly said. THE from the floor first, then the standing dead and then the trees the loggers don't want. This is the best way to a healthy forest. Also the dead standing trees are considered part of the Biome.

[@stefan85j]

You are not allowed to cut down any trees even if its dead. Unless you own the land or have permission of course. So sticks on the ground it is.

[@MyFly.]

@@stefan85j Stefan you are legally correct and im guessing you have never watched Ray Mears or done a basic wilderness survival course.

[@Jens-tc5yz]

Anonjing musik

[@inforestsandlands]

@@Jens-tc5yz anonjing?

[@thomasputko1080]

So many words and not much said. Nothings clear - dont be a jackass... is not definite at all.