The general rules for fire and open flames must always be followed, according to the Regulation on fire prevention measures for burning, use of fire, light, heat sources, etc. - especially §§ 3, 4.
Light a fire with caution
- Find out if it is allowed to make a fire where you are.
- Find out if you are allowed to collect wood from the forest floor.
- Never light a fire if it is very windy.
- Never light a fire if it is dry.
- Never light a fire if the fire can spread.
- Never light a fire near bushes and trees.
- Never light a fire without an adult nearby.
- Always extinguish your fire when you are done with it.
Rules on established campfire sites:
- Collect only fire wood from the forest floor or from fire wood containers on the site
- Clean the site after use – bring trash with you
- The fire must be put out before you leave the site
In dry periods
When nature is dry, the risk of wildfires increases. During dry periods, the police may have issued a ban on the use of open fire.
If municipalities impose a ban on the use of open fire, burning, and similar activities, it also applies to areas managed by the Nature Agency, including campfire and grill sites. The Emergency Management Agency compiles an overview of which municipalities have implemented fire bans.
- Smoking is not allowed from March 1st to October 31st in heather-covered areas, vegetated dune areas, grass-covered forest floors, conifer plantations, and young deciduous and conifer cultures. Do not discard cigarette butts and similar items in nature.
- If there is a fire, call 112 – use the 112 app if necessary.