Finnish nature offers unique opportunities for relaxation, and Everyone’s Rights are an important part of this freedom. Suomen Kotteria Oy’s cottages are located near beautiful bodies of water and forests, so we want to remind you of what Everyone’s Rights mean and how they can be used responsibly during your cottage holiday. Of Kotteria’s cottages, Rantakari and Skitunas are by the sea, while Kivikoski, Kaunisvirta, and Struka are located along the Kymijoki River.
What are Everyone’s Rights?
Everyone’s Rights in Finland mean that everyone has the right to move, stay, and enjoy nature, regardless of who owns the land. You do not need the landowner’s permission, as long as your actions do not cause harm, damage, or disturbance. Please note that when moving through nature reserves and national parks, Everyone’s Rights are not fully applicable. The Luontoon.fi website provides more information about moving in special areas and the regulations in place.
What can you do?
From a cottage guest’s perspective, Everyone’s Rights allow for many enjoyable activities:
- You can walk, ski, and cycle in nature, such as in forests, natural meadows, and bogs.
- You can stay temporarily and camp in areas where movement is allowed.
- You can pick wild berries, mushrooms, and non-protected plants.
- You can boat, swim, and walk on ice.
- You can fish and ice fish.
What you cannot do?
Although nature belongs to everyone, it also comes with responsibilities. It is not allowed to:
- Causing disturbance or harm to others or the environment.
- Hindering the landowner’s use of the land.
- Walking on private yards, plantations, cultivated fields, or other specially designated areas.
- Felling or damaging growing trees.
- Taking dried or fallen wood.
- Taking moss, lichen, or soil.
- Making an open fire on someone else’s land.
- Disturbing the peace, such as camping too close to residences or making noise.
- Littering the environment.
- Driving a motor vehicle off-road.
- Disturbing birds or other animals or their nesting.
- Fishing or hunting without the necessary permits.
- Letting a dog on public beaches, children’s playgrounds, groomed ski tracks, or sports fields.
- Letting a dog off-leash in urban areas, municipal walking paths, or on someone else’s property.
- Letting a dog off-leash between March 1st and August 19th.
Enjoy nature – respect each other.
Everyman’s Rights are a great example of the Finnish relationship with nature, based on freedom and responsibility. At Suomen Kotteria’s cottages, you can fully enjoy this freedom, as long as you remember the basic principle: enjoy nature without leaving traces or disturbing others – whether people or animals.
Welcome to cottage life and experience Finnish nature at its best!
Cottages in South Finlnad, Suomen Kotteria Oy +358400534269, asiakaspalvelu@kotteria.com