Enjoy nature responsibly

The Right to Roam is an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage. Everyone has the right to access and stay in uncultivated land (outfield) in Norway, regardless of who owns the area. It's important to note that the Right to Roam distinguishes between cultivated (infield) and uncultivated land (outfield). Cultivated land, such as residential properties and farmed areas, is exempt from this right. Here are some additional rules:

• Overnight stays or camping must be more than 150 meters away from inhabited houses or cabins. If you plan to stay more than two nights in the same spot, you must ask the landowner for permission. If you are far from settlements or in the high mountains, landowner permission is not required.
• In Norway, it is forbidden to light fires in or near forests and uncultivated land from April 15th to September 15th due to fire hazard. However, some places here on Vega have designated safe fire pits that you can use for bonfires and barbeques. Examples include Levika at Eidem, by the shelter on Kjul beach, and at the Sundsvold parking lot.
• In Norway, dogs must be kept on a leash from April 1st to August 20th because birds and animals need peace to find food and raise their young. In Vega municipality, the leash law is extended from April 1st to October 1st.
• The Right to Roam also gives us the right to forage from nature, for example, saltwater fish, berries, mushrooms, and wild flowers. Please remember that protected areas have specific laws about this.
• This right also entails a duty to show consideration, clean up after yourself, and keep a distance from inhabited houses and cabins. You can help us keep our nature clean by not leaving any litter when you are out exploring. Please also pick up any litter you find in nature. Thank you for helping us take care of our nature!

Read more about the Right to Roam here: https://www.dnt.no/om-dnt/english/need-to-know-about-norwegian-outdoor-life/the-public-right-of-access/