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Loenvatnet in Stryn, Norway Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge AS

Right of access

In Norway everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside - including the national parks.

In principle, there is a public right of way on all uncultivated land on property that is not in the immediate vicinity of the owner's residence. However, care must be shown at all times so that animals and plants are not disturbed or harmed.

The following rules must be observed:

  • Tents and caravans may not be pitched less than 150 m from houses and cabins/cottages. You can stay for up to 48 hours (in the high mountains you can stay for as long as you wish). It is not allowed to stay overnight in lay-bys.
  • Fires must not be lit in woods or open ground between 15 April and 15 September. This includes the use of cooking equipment that uses petroleum (primus stoves etc.). However, fires may be lit on areas of bare rock.
Last updated:  2008-01-18
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Loenvatnet in Stryn, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge AS

Right of access

In Norway everyone has the unrestricted right of free access in the countryside - including the national parks.

Right of access

Source: Visitnorway

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