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NATURE:

CAMPING

NORDEN

…for an enjoyable camping holiday. There are numerous tidy

campgrounds that provide comfort and security, and most of

them are located in or very close to natural areas. There is an

extensive system of roads and motorways that invite journeys

of discovery, offering many opportunities to become closely

acquainted with the natural and cultural attractions of the region.

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ALL VISITORSare allowed great freedom to explore Nordic nature, but they are expected to show con-sideration for the environment and for other people. Travelling and sight-seeing should be conducted in

such a way that permanent residents are not dis-turbed. Naturally, it is not permitted to cause damage to private property, or to plants, animals

and their habitats. To litter or otherwise defile the natural environment is strictly forbidden.

There are many people and many interests

UNIFORM CAMPING STANDARDS

that have to get along in the natural world. Great care and consideration is required of everyone, if all are to derive their fair share of the experiences that nature has to offer. Special regulations apply in areas protec-ted by law, such as national parks and nature reserves. Nearly all campgrounds in Norden are classified on a scale of one-to-five stars (

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), based on such features as level of supervision, security, facilities provided, ser-vice and activities. Registered campgrounds meet a set

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of minimum standards, and are open to all who have an International Camping Card or a national card from any of the Nordic countries.

The camping card must have a valid sticker for the current year. All Nordic countries offer camping cards of credit-card type for efficient check-in. More detailed information is available from the individual countries’ camping organisations and their publi-cations.

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This brochure contains basic information for all who visit Norden with a caravan or motorhome. More detailed information on camping, nature, sug-gested tours, protected natural areas, fire regulations and related matters can be obtained from tourist in-formation centres or via the Internet addresses noted in the country profiles below.

This is the uniform symbol for sight-seeing attractions. It can be seen on road signs, maps and information material.

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In general, it is permitted to walk on all beaches along the seacoast. But no bathing, wandering or stopping are allowed within fifty metres of a private residence. Permission of the landowner is required for camping and setting up tents. Travelling by cycle or on foot through privately owned forests is restricted to estab-lished roads and trails, and only during daylight hours (between 7:00 a.m. and sunset).

Walking and cycling is permitted on all private roads. During daylight hours, one may traverse open

ACCESS TO NATURE

areas such as heaths, as long as they are not fenced in or under cultivation. But

camp-ing or restcamp-ing is not allowed within 150 metres of any building. On

public lands consisting of forest or uncultivated open areas,

tra-velling by foot is permitted day and night, and is not restricted to roads and trails; bicycling is, however, so restricted.

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With the exception of seacoast beaches, it is not per-mitted to light fires anywhere outdoors; this includes camp stoves, grills and the like. Smoking is strictly for-bidden on moors, heaths and other vegetated areas from 1 March–31 October every year.

Wild berries and mushrooms may be picked in reasonable quantities for private use. But it is forbid-den to break off tree bark and branches, or in any other way cause damage to the natural environment.

With the exception of ‘take-and-put’ fishing, everyone between the ages of 18–67 is required to pay a basic fishing fee to the state. This can be done at post offices and tourist information centres. Fishing in lakes and rivers is not permitted without a proper licence, but there is no such requirement for sport-fishing in the sea. Dogs must always be kept on a lead in natural areas. They may, however, run loose on seacoast beaches during 1 October–31 March. Regulations concerning the transport of dogs into Denmark can be obtained

FIRES BERRIES, MUSHROOMS, ETC. FISHING DOGS

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from the national veterinary authority, Danish Vete-rinary and Food Administration, www.vfd.dk.

Camping. Denmark has about 520 campgrounds that

are approved by the national camping council. They are easily recognised by the tent symbol on a green banner. Camping cards may be purchased upon the first visit to a campsite or tourist centre. Camping is not permitted at lay-bys, which are intended solely for temporary rest. Setting up tents, and parking cara-vans or motorhomes are not allowed without the landowner’s permission. Motor vehicles may not be operated off-road or on private roads.

Waste disposal. It is not permitted to litter or bury

rubbish. Latrine soil and waste water can be emptied at most campsites, including all with a rating of two stars or more. Chemical toilets can also be emptied at some larger petrol stations and lay-bys along motorways.

TENTS, CARAVANS & MOTORHOMES

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Bottled gas can be purchased at numerous locations,

including many campsites, larger petrol stations and supermarkets.

Camping organization: Danish Camping Council,

Hesseløgade 16, dk-2100 Copenhagen O. Telephone: +45/39 27 88 44. Internet: www.campingraadet.dk.

Speed limit: 70 km/hr for car with caravan.

Alcohol level. Drivers with blood-alcohol levels over

0.5 parts per thousand are subject to penalties.

Scenic route. The Marguerit Route winds through

3,500 km of beautiful natural scenery, passing more than 200 of Denmark’s most outstanding sight-seeing attractions along the way. Most of the

roads comprising the route are narrow and winding, and thus not very suitable for caravans and motorhomes. The route is marked with this symbol:

Road service & traffic information. Emergency

tele-phones are distributed along all motorways. For service, telephone: 70 10 20 30. Foreign motorists who experience mechanical breakdowns or accidents should contact the Danish Bureau for Motor Insur-ance, tel. 33 43 55 00. For all types of emergencies, ring 112.

Tourist information: Denmark Tourist Council,

telephone: +45/33 11 14 15. Internet: www.dt.dk.

Access rights & nature: Danish National Board of

Forestry and Nature, tel. +45/39 47 20 00. Internet: www.sns.dk. OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICE

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It is forbidden to cross over farmyards. Neither is it allowed to cross or rest on planted fields, meadows and similar types of land, if so doing may cause da-mage. Tenting is permitted for a few days; but for longer periods it is necessary to acquire the land-owner’s permission, which is also required for off-road operation of motor vehicles. Walking and bi-cycling are permitted on private roads.

When there is a risk of forest fire, all types of fire are strictly forbidden on or near forest land. Otherwise,

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ACCESS TO NATURE FIRES BERRIES, MUSHROOMS, ETC. FISHING

it is necessary to acquire the landowner’s permission in order to light fires in the open.

The picking of cloudberries is prohibited in certain areas of Lappland County. Otherwise, picking wild berries and mushrooms is allowed anywhere in Finland. It is forbidden to break off bark and branches, or in any other way damage trees and bushes.

With the exception of Åland, it is permitted to fish with hooks and lures in most lakes and rivers. For other types of fishing, special licences and fees apply.

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Dogs must always be kept on a lead in natural areas during the period 1 March–19 April. Regulations con-cerning the transport of dogs into Finland are avail-able on the Internet at: www.mmm.fi.

Camping. Finland has about 350 campgrounds, of

which some 200 are operated by the Finnish Travel Association; one-third of these are classified according to the Nordic ranking system. Valid stickers for cam-ping cards can be purchased at campsites. Camcam-ping fees may also be paid with Finncamping or Cottage

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DOGS CARAVANS & MOTORHOMES

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Cheques, which may be purchased at travel agencies in Finland.

For environmental and security reasons, it is re-commended that caravans and motorhomes stop over-night at campsites. It is not permitted to camp at lay-bys, which are intended to be used for temporary rest, only. Caravans and motorhomes may not be parked on private property without the landowner’s permission. Motor vehicles may be driven on private roads if there are no signs to the contrary, but permission should always be sought before

parking a caravan or

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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICE

Waste disposal. Latrine soil and waste water can be

emptied at campsites and at some larger petrol stations.

Bottled gas. Since bottled butane gas is not used in

caravans and motorhomes in Finland, there are no facilities for exchange or refill of tanks from other countries. All visitors should therefore make sure that they take an adequate supply for the entire length of their stay.

Camping organization: Finnish Travel Association,

Camping Department, Atomvägen 5 c, fin-00370 Helsinki; telephone: +358/9 6226 2823.

Internet: www.camping.fi.

Scenic routes have been selected on the

basis of natural beauty and access to ser-vices. They are marked with local sym-bols on brown road signs.

Speed limit: 80 km/hr for car with caravan.

Alcohol level. Drivers with blood-alcohol levels over

0.5 parts per thousand are subject to penalties.

Road service & traffic information. Telephone weekdays,

09 7747 6400; on weekends, 0200 8080. Traffic infor-mation in English during daytime, tel. 9600 9100. For all types of emergencies, ring 112.

Tourist information: Finnish Tourist Board, tel.

+358/9 4176 9300. Internet: www.finland-tourism.com.

Access rights & nature: Ministry of the Environment,

tel. +358/9 19911. Internet: www.vyh.fi, www.vyh.fi/ eng/environ/naturcon/everyman/manindex.htm.

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It is forbidden to travel across or stop on dwelling sites, cropland and the like. Tenting is allowed at locations that are sufficiently distant from private homes to avoid any disturbance to the inhabitants. Walking and cycling is permitted on private roads. Off-road cycling is also permitted if done with care and without damage to the ground. But off-road operation of motor vehicles is not permitted. Areas protected by law, such as nature reserves and national parks, are indicated on information displays, maps, and along boundaries by this symbol:

Special regulations apply in such areas.

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Fires are often prohibited during summer. This in-cludes all open fires, even in specially constructed fireplaces.

It is permitted to pick wild berries and mushrooms. But it is forbidden to break off bark and branches, or in any way damage trees, bushes or any other natural feature.

Fishing in lakes and rivers requires a fishing licence or equivalent. But there is no such requirement for sport-fishing with handgear along the seacoast and in Sweden’s five largest lakes – Vänern, Vättern, Mälaren, Hjälmaren and Storsjön.

Dogs may not run loose in the open during 1 March– 20 August. Regulations concerning the transport of dogs into Sweden are available on the Internet at: www.sjv.se.

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Camping. There are about 700 campgrounds

connec-ted with the Swedish Camping Site Owners’ Associ-ation (‘scr’). Annual camping cards may be purchased at any campgrounds. In addition to scr campgrounds, there are some thirty operated by the Caravan Club. Roadside lay-bys are intended only for temporary rest, not for camping. Motor vehicles may not be operated off-road, and caravans and motorhomes may not be parked in the open. Neither is it permitted to stop on

CARAVANS & MOTORHOMES

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private roads without permission, and in some cases the operation of motor vehicles on such roads is for-bidden.

Waste disposal. All campsites have facilities for the

disposal of waste water, and latrine soil can also be disposed at most of them.

Bottled gas. Bottled gas can be purchased at many

campsites and at most larger petrol stations. However, it may not be possible to exchange gas tanks from other countries, and a special adapter may be necessary to connect foreign equipment to a Swedish tank.

Camping organizations: The Swedish Camping

Site Owners’ Association, scr, Box 255, se-451 17, Uddevalla; telephone +46/522 642 440.

Internet: www.camping.se. Caravan Club of Sweden, www.caravanclub.se.

Speed limit: 80 km/hr for car with caravan.

Alcohol level. Drivers with blood-alcohol levels over

0.2 parts per thousand are subject to penalties.

Road service & traffic information. Tel. 020 910 040.

For all types of emergencies, ring 112.

Tourist information: Swedish Tourist

Council, tel. +46/8 7255 500. Internet: www.visit-sweden.com.

Access rights & nature: Swedish Environmental

Protection Agency, telephone: +46/8 698 10 00. Internet: www.environ.se. OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICE

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ACCESS TO NATURE

FIRES

It is forbidden to roam or stop on dwelling sites, hay meadows, grazing land and the like. In other types of area, it is permitted to travel by foot and set up tents. But tents may be located no closer than 150 metres from houses or recreational homes. Off-road opera-tion of motor vehicles is not allowed, and landowners are not entitled to grant permission for such use. It is permitted to walk and cycle on private roads.

During 15 April–15 September, it is forbidden to light fires on or near woodland. That prohibition may be extended to other periods in case of dry weather con-ditions.

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It is permitted to pick wild berries, flowers and mush-rooms, with the exception of cloudberries in the nor-thern counties of Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. It is strictly forbidden to damage natural features, for example by breaking off minerals, tree bark or branches.

A licence is required for fishing in lakes and rivers, along with a basic fee payable to the state in advance,

BERRIES, MUSHROOMS, ETC. FISHING DOGS CARAVANS & MOTORHOMES

which may be done at any post office. Saltwater sport-fishing is free of charge to all.

In consideration of wildlife, dogs must be kept on a lead in natural areas during 1 April–20 August. Regu-lations concerning the transport of dogs into Norway are available from the Norwegian Animal Health Authority, telephone +47/22 24 19 49.

Camping. There are nearly 1200 campgrounds in

Norway. An annual sticker and camping card may be purchased at any campground. A camping card may be

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ordered in advance from tag-Systems a/s, Postboks 555, n-8601 Mo. In addition to campgrounds, one may also stop overnight at special areas along certain roads. Regular lay-bys are intended only for temporary rest. Since off-road driving is not permitted, caravans and motorhomes may not be parked in the open. Cara-vans may be parked temporarily along private roads if the landowner has not posted signs to the contrary.

Waste disposal. All littering outdoors is prohibited.

There are waste disposal facilities at many lay-bys along major roads. Waste water and latrine soil can be emptied at certified facilities that are clearly identified. Some large campsites have disposal facilities which are intended primarily for the use of guests.

Bottled gas. Tanks can be exchanged at campsites

and large petrol stations. An adapter may be required for connection to tanks and equipment from other countries.

Camping organization: Norwegian Hospitality

Association, tel. +47/23 08 86 20. Internet: www.camping.no.

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Many Norwegian roads are steep and winding, and place heavy demands on the skills of drivers. Road authorities recommend that caravans should not be driven on certain sections of road.

Speed limit: 80 km/hr for car with caravan.

Alcohol level. Drivers with blood-alcohol levels over

0.5 parts per thousand are subject to penalties.

Road service & traffic information. General road and

traffic information, tel. 175; there are telephones along alpine roads and in some tunnels. Specific emer-gency numbers: fire 110, police 112, ambulance 113.

Tourist information: Norwegian Tourist Board, tel.

+47/22 92 52 00. Internet: www.tourist.no.

Access rights & nature: Directorate for Nature

Management, tel: +47/73 58 05 00. OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICE

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To order: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Tel. +46 8 698 12 00. isbn 9982-5. 21 000 copies. April 2000. Printed by Elanders Gummessons, Sweden, 2000. photos: ‘Welcome’: Ragnar Andersson/ Tıofoto; Denmark: Ulf Westerman/Tıofoto (p. 4); Jan Rietz/Tıofoto (p. 6); Finland: Ulf Sjöstedt/Tıo-foto (p.10); Nils-Johan Norenlind/TıoSjöstedt/Tıo-foto (p. 9); Sweden: Rolf Nyström/TıoSjöstedt/Tıo-foto (p.12 &14); Norway: Ulf Sjöstedt/Tıofoto (p.16); Lars Dahlström/Tıofoto (p.18); Bengt Hedberg/Naturbild (p.19). Graphic

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