Allemansrätten in Sweden is a unique but very lovely concept. Is is the right of public access to roam freely almost anywhere in the countryside. However, a few responsibilities come with this privilege. We need to take care of nature and wildlife, respect landowners and others enjoying the countryside, respect the land and leave no […]
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Allemansrätten – The everyman’s right
When I first arrived in Sweden, I noticed that there is so much greenery around, even in the city. Near my first apartment, there was a forest right behind my place and it was only 10 minutes away from the city. It was simply amazing. From where I came from, pieces of land like that […]
Enjoy nature in Sweden – Allemansrätt
Written by Valeria Vitale Hej and welcome, this is my first blog post at the Newbie Guide to Sweden. I hope you will enjoy it. Now let’s go into it! I want to start with a topic that is very important to me. It’s related to the outdoor and being outside in nature. Have you […]
Can you camp anywhere in Sweden?
Sweden’s Outdoor Access Rights (‘Allemansrätten’) gives you the right to roam in Swedish nature. That means that you can camp anywhere in Sweden that is not on or nearby private property or farms. The beautiful Swedish countryside is yours to explore, and you can even pick wild berries and flowers! Disclaimer: To keep The Newbie […]
A guide to wild camping in Sweden
Written by Tasnim Nizar As a newbie in Sweden, I was always curious about wild camping. This is something I had never done in my country and I was so fascinated about the possibilities Sweden’s vast nature had to offer. Wild camping to me is a great way to connect with nature in a deep […]
Cycling Vacation in Sweden
Written by Elina Nomad One of the most popular adventure experiences that tourists seek when travelling to Sweden is to experience hiking in mountains. “Vandring” has been popular in Sweden for decades. It has become a lifestyle rather than just a one time holiday. I learnt the friluftsliv while living 6 years in Skåne. Since […]
My Swedish Bucket List
Written by William Mansell During these testing times living under restrictions of a pandemic, most of us are yearning to get back to travelling whether that be in our own countries or abroad. Sweden boasts multiple fantastic landscapes to visit and things to do from the mild south to the Arctic north and everything in […]
Third Year Reflection: Facts I learned about Sweden
Written by Hayu Hamemayu As the year-end is approaching, I would like to use this blog post as a medium of reflection. A look back to where it all started three years ago. This month in 2016, I moved to Sweden from my home country. Time has passed by and many things have happened ever […]
The Most Surprising Things for Newbies in Sweden
Depending on where you come from, Swedish culture can be more (or less) different from what you are familiar with. In any case, Sweden comes with unique characteristics that are continuously shaped by societal norms and expectations. Here are 10 surprising things in Sweden. Ad by Discover Media You Can Camp Anywhere Allemansrätten is […]
Planning ahead
After working really hard to be able to relax and be more spontaneous, I now find myself living in Sweden where planning ahead is part of life. Planning full circle I am a planner by nature, it just runs in my blood and is probably enforced by the fact of being Dutch. But with age […]
