Everyone’s Right

The Finnish relationship with nature is often described as unique. We are fortunate in that in Finland, everyone has the right to move freely and enjoy nature regardless of who owns the land. Everyone’s Right (or “Everyman’s Right”) provides the freedom to use Finland’s nature in many ways, but it also brings responsibility.

Those who move in nature must respect it and ensure they do not cause more than slight harm to the landowner, land use or the environment. When spending time in nature, the most important thing is to respect it and leave it in good condition for the next visitors. A good rule of thumb is that whatever you can carry into nature, you can also carry out.

More information about Everyone’s Rights can be found here
Learn more about fishing in the Aura River here.

With Everyone’s Right you may

• move in nature on foot, by bike, or on skis
• ride horses without damaging the terrain
• stay and camp temporarily in areas where access is allowed
• collect natural berries, mushrooms and non-protected plants
• boat, swim and walk on ice
• fish and ice-fish –> Remember to check water-specific regulations!

Please note that Everyone’s Rights do not automatically apply in nature reserves!
In nature reserves, movement, collecting berries, mushrooms or plants, and camping may be restricted.

With Everyone’s Right you may not

• interfere with the landowner’s land use
• walk across private yards, plantations or cultivated fields
• cut down or damage growing trees
• take dry or dead wood
• collect moss or lichen
• make an open fire on someone else’s land
• disturb domestic peace
• litter the environment
• disturb or harm animals or their nests
• keep a dog off-leash in urban areas, on jogging paths or on someone else’s land