Visit a national park or nature reserve

The Right of Public Access also applies in protected areas, but local rules can be stricter or otherwise different. Always check the regulations for the specific national park or nature reserve you plan to visit.

What should I check before visiting a national park or nature reserve in Sweden?

Read the area’s specific regulations before visiting. Camping, fires, dogs, cycling and horse riding may be restricted or allowed only in designated places, even where the same activity is normally covered by the Right of Public Access.

Source: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: Right of Public Access in protected areas · Last verified: 8 September 2026

Protected-area regulations can be amended. Always use the current official regulation page for the exact site.

Protected areas have their own rules

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency explains that the Right of Public Access still applies in protected areas but can be restricted or, in some cases, expanded.

Check the activity you plan to do

Rules may affect camping, dogs, cycling, horse riding and fires.

Rules differ between areas

There is no single regulation set for every reserve and national park. Check the official information for the exact place.

Why restrictions exist

Protected-area regulations exist to safeguard natural and cultural values and can therefore be more restrictive than general access rules.