In some of the countries, the right to access by definition is the right for anybody to experience fully of vastly enjoys what nature has to offer within the boundaries of a law that has been promulgated locally. It could be gained through general acceptance. Scandinavia can be quite expensive, however, most of the things that you see are free to all, the scenery, museums, hiking and a lot of other sights.
Moreover, to those who want to camp in Sweden, Finland and Norway, yes it is definitely possible. You can camp in the mountains and woods. The three countries have enacted a law that guarantees the right of every man to have access in cultivated lands. However, these rights are still considered as a customary law. It will be helpful to have prior knowledge to each law in details, do campers can prepare their equipment and travel inexpensively. Another obvious thing is every law must come with limitations and responsibilities.
Passing And Walking- In the aforementioned countries, campers have the right to have a walk across those lands that are not cultivated. This means that you can walk on those farmlands, so long as you are not trying to cross gardens that are owned by certain people. When you see fences, you must search for proper entrances like follow paths or gates. Another thing is when you see newly planted plants, you must not walk on them or even walk through them. Aside from those, then you can go to wherever you please.
Picnicking And Camping- You can stay for a maximum or two nights, however in Sweden you can stay for only one night, you have to get permission from the owner of the land. The condition would be, you should stay in one spot and that should be far from any farm lands or houses. To be exact, far away must be one hundred and fifty meters. The most important thing is that you are not disturbing any of the residents of the area. Stay as far as you can. These set of regulations do not apply to just anywhere, they are most likely applied to those campsites that are paid. If they acclaim to have you out of the way, do not worry, there a lot of spaces that are free on Sweden, Finland and Norway.
In areas that are too remote, the two nights rule does not apply, nobody is going to notice you there, and then might as well grab the chance. To picnicking, the same set of rules applied. In building a campfire, if you are in Finland, you need the permission of the land owner, however if you are elsewhere, just make sure the fire do not spread, you did not cut any trees and leave no traces of your campfire site.
More Guidelines- It is okay to pick mushrooms and even berries along the way however, there are mushrooms that can be poisonous. If you pre-planned to pick mushrooms, consult an expert and bring photographs with you. Hunting is not allowed and fishing is also restricted. To fish, you need to purchase a license to gain access to their lakes and rivers. In Norway, it is okay to pick some nuts, but be sure to eat them right away. This also applies to wild berries. To be very safe, check the agency for local tourists and consult before you continue with your adventure.