Where in Europe is wild camping permitted?
Is there any resource (website, book, etc) that lists all European countries, and the state of free camping?
Specifically, I want to see in which European countries I'm not fined when I place my tent somewhere outside of an official camping ground.
Croatia: Generally, it's prohibited anywhere to camp (strictly prohibited in national parks). Not even if landowner give …
7y ago
Additional for Greece: I'm a wild camper for many years in Greece. I have never any issue with locals or police.. Ok, I …
8y ago
Switzerland again: all farmland and forest area is owned by someone who has to give you permission. However, I never b …
9y ago
This is a pure theory, if you're asking about permission... you have to understand that the rules and laws are set up fo …
12y ago
Don't even think about wild camping in Italy. In most cities it is illegal, and more important it is highly dangerous. D …
12y ago
After a bit of digging I found this, which covers some in Europe (not extensively as I first thought!) It's worth point …
12y ago
Italy Wild camping in Italy is actually not directly regulated (the link is only in Italian, sorry). In general, if cam …
6y ago
Some extra info about France. In general, wild camping is forbidden in France, except when stated otherwise. As any oth …
7y ago
There's quite a good guide I've found on wild camping in the UK here: Wild Camping. In general, there's more acceptance …
8y ago
I've wild camped in Italy around Lake Como, Sardinia, Norway, all over the UK and all over France including bang outside …
8y ago
It is generally illegal in Denmark. You may sleep on all beaches, but you are not allowed to pitch a tent on beaches. In …
9y ago
In Greece wild camping is illegal in general. The more famous/well known is the place where you camp, the more probable …
9y ago
Romania: I have some experiences here, and I can say that wild camping is permitted, unless it is someone's land surroun …
10y ago
It's legal to camp almost everywhere in the Czech and Slovak Republics except national parks. You are not allowed to mak …
10y ago
In Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland You can camp almost anywhere in forest and near public waters. Latvia is forest co …
10y ago
Camping by small van or large estate car mpv, overnight without problems in Spain, beach parking areas and beach, especi …
11y ago
In Serbia it is legal and everywhere is free.
11y ago
I can only answer for Switzerland. It's legal to "wildcamp" and most ground belongs to Farmers which can be asked anytim …
11y ago
I think this is also called "Freedom to roam". Here is a list of countries with detailed information of what is allowed …
12y ago
Generally in England and Wales it is illegal to wild camp anywhere without prior permission from the land owner. Althoug …
12y ago
In Scotland, it is allowed, with conditions. Wild camping in Scotland One restriction that I know of is that camping i …
12y ago
It's allowed in Sweden. It's called Allemansrätten.
12y ago
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In Greece wild camping is illegal in general. The more famous/well known is the place where you camp, the more probable is to have a visit from the police. Checks more often take place during summer in islands and in general near tourist sites. On the other hand there are certain places where wild camping is silently permitted since it is a boost to their economy and other places that it is encouraged (eg Tilos) but these are the exceptions to the rule. Camping is also not allowed in mountains but you will not find much trouble there, specially if you decide to camp near a refuge. Of course you are not allowed to make any campfire in the forest and specially in national parks.
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I've wild camped in Italy around Lake Como, Sardinia, Norway, all over the UK and all over France including bang outside Nice airport in the central reservation of the dual carriageway. Never had one problem in 15 years.
Like everyone has said be discreet. Camp late, leave early, noise to a minimum, no fires. Basically tuck yourself away out of site and you'll be fine.
After all, if someone is wandering around in a remote spot, in the middle of the night they are either lost or a nutter! And they'll think the same of you.
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