The laws of nature

First and foremost: Please help us keep nature clean and undisturbed.

The Norwegian right to roam is the best guide on how to behave when you venture into our great outdoors!

Speaking of which … When you have to go, you have to go.

Use public toilets where possible. If you have to take care of business in nature, make sure you’re far away from trails, water sources and camping spots.

Use a small shovel or a stick to dig a hole and cover up the paper and … other things … when you’re done.

Look at our colourful beaks!

We like to show it off, but we also need to be left alone from time to time – especially when we watch over our eggs or spend time with our kids. There’s enough noise when thousands of hungry babies scream for our attention.

But you are more than welcome to sign up for guided birdwatching or safaris. From Arctic birds to eagles and puffins – there are so many cool species to see.

It is also vital that you remember that we, the forest kings, are the only ones allowed to make our own trails in nature …

… you have to follow the marked paths.

Did you know that it can take anywhere between 10 and 100 years before nature heals where you’ve made trails?

When you travel as a group, stick together!

Never walk far away from your crew or leave any members behind without an agreement.

And if you meet our herd – we have the right of way. We’d prefer it if you step aside and keep your distance.

This includes us farm pets as well.

We’re super cute – we know – but please don’t pet us or feed us. It might make us sick.

If you pass through our enclosed grazing land, remember to close the gates behind you. Our owners hate it when we run off …

Still, some of us hang out with humans regularly – and we’re more than happy to spend time with you and your kids.

Say hi to us at the various Norwegian farms, moose centres and zoos.

Norwegian nature is breathtaking, so help keep it that way. Leave nothing behind, just like us.

Perhaps my whale friends and I will see you on a safari?