Snowmobiling off road
Snowmobile driving is not covered by the Right of Public Access. So, it is not obvious that you may drive one on someone else’s land. It’s best to follow the snowmobile trails and to always drive on snow-covered ground without interfering or destroying anything or otherwise breaking the law.
Snowmobile driving is not covered by the Swedish Right of Public Access, so the right to drive on someone else’s land is not obvious. It is considered permissible to drive on snow-covered ground without interfering or destroying anything or otherwise breaking the law.
On the other hand, it is prohibited to pass through someone else’s land if it will result in damage. It is also forbidden to drive on forest or agricultural land, unless it is clear that this can be done without risk of damage to the forest or land.
Find out in advance if there are any areas with restrictions on snowmobile traffic where you intend to drive a snowmobile.
For more information, contact the municipalities, county administrative boards or local snowmobile clubs.
Follow the snowmobile trails
On snowmobile trails, you’ll drive most safely and disturb the least. Some trails can even be shared ski trails, so always watch out for skiers and others you meet along the way.
Snowmobile trails in the mountains are, like the other mountain trails, marked with a trail crossing sign. They also have signs or marks that show what’s allowed on the trail.
Read more about snowmobile trails and their marks (National Snowmobile Council)
Public snowmobile trails are indicated on mountain maps, and more information about the trails is available from the county administrative boards in the mountain areas.
Where snowmobile driving is not allowed
It is forbidden to do the following:
- Pass through someone else’s land if it will result in damage
- Drive on forest or agricultural land, unless it is clear that this can be done without risk of damage to the forest or ground
- Drive on forestry plantations or in young forests where trees are lower than two metres above the snow cover (general ban)
- Drive too close to homes and buildings
- Snowmobiling by the general public is also prohibited in ski resorts or adjacent to them.
Restrictions on snowmobile driving
Regulated areas – There are regulated areas in the mountains, some of which allow driving on public snowmobile trails only. In other regulated areas, snowmobiling is completely banned to the general public.
Map of regulated areas for snowmobiles (opens in a new window, choose your language)
National parks and nature reserves – Special regulations apply in national parks and nature reserves. The provisions applicable to each protected area specify whether snowmobiling is prohibited.
Sweden’s national parks (opens in a new window)
Local bans – The county administrative board or the municipality can prohibit snowmobiling in certain areas with regard to outdoor recreation, reindeer husbandry, wildlife or nature conservation. The municipalities can also regulate snowmobiling through local traffic regulations.
Public and private roads – Driving a snowmobile on public roads is not allowed except to cross the road or if the terrain is impassable, in which case you should drive the shortest possible distance. On private roads, snowmobiling can be prohibited.