Enjoying nature

The natural world is never far away in Sweden. Enjoy a visit to one of our national parks or nature reserves. Here you can find advice and things you should be aware of when out enjoying Swedish nature. The principle rule of the right of public access is “Don’t disturb – don’t destroy”

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  • The Right of Public Access

    Do not disturb, do not destroy – that is the basic principle of Sweden’s right of public access.

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  • National parks and other places worth visiting

    There are 29 national parks in Sweden. Kosterhavets national park is the latest. Sweden also has three world heritages with high natural values.

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  • Bathing water

    Sweden’s bathing waters are generally of high quality, but occasionally they contain high levels of bacteria or algae which may present a health hazard.