Glossary · Chapter 5: Law and justice
allemansrätten
Swedish word. In English: the right of public access
The right to be in nature, even on land someone else owns, as long as you do not disturb or destroy.
Facts about the word
- The right of public access is written into the Instrument of Government.
- You may hike, pick berries and mushrooms and camp for one night, but not go close to houses, litter or break branches.
- The rule is often summarised as: do not disturb, do not destroy.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
The right of public access applies to nature, not homes and not elections.
The word belongs to Chapter 5: Law and justice in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.