Flying in Scandinavia and the Nordic Countries

[RVDT]

I have been requested to operate in the Scandinavian and Nordic Countries (including Estonia).

In particular does anyone have any information on "off airport" helicopter landing rules?

The NAA part is fairly easy to find, its the local authority part that is tricky.

Golf courses in particular.

TIA.

[Collective Bias]

In Sweden, you normaly do not need any permission as long as you do not land within city limits, then you would need permission from the Police beforehand. It could be argued that you need the landowners permission, but in Sweden you have a law that allows everbody to be on others property temporarely, within reason of course. Google "allemansrätten in Sweden" and translate it.

Use good judgement and you are OK.

CB

[gettothecopter]

Collective bias is correct regarding Sweden, the right to roam rule means you can land in a car park to go shopping as long as it doesn't inconvenience anyone else.
Estonia only requires the landowner's permission for private flights landing off airfield, according to Landing off airfield in Estonia ? Support portal (http://support.helipaddy.com/knowledgebase/articles/728964-landing-off-airfield-in-estonia)
Not sure what the laws are for commercial flights though. Hopefully similar :ok:

[Max Contingency]

A bottle of good vodka handed to the first person who approaches you looking angry will probably help.

It works very well for hot air balloons. They land anywhere they can and their standard landing fee is a bottle of champagne :ok:

[tony 1969]

VFR Guide for Norway - 2015 Edition - (http://luftfartstilsynet.no/caa_no/VFR_Guide_for_Norway_-_2015_Edition)

[jackx123]

Unfortunately you cannot just land anywhere you feel like in Sweden. The best is to ask landowner permission or you can be subject to the penal code under Swedish law chapter 12 paragraph 4. The right does not include motor traffic.

If you think you can just cross any land with or without motor vehicle (landing helicopter) you are also subject to the penal code under Swedish law chapter 4 paragraph 6 (illegal entry)

Just my two cents

Naturvårdsverket is the Swedish environmental protection agency that regulates the access to nature. You can read the rules at length on their website, but for your convenience, here's the executive version:

You are allowed to hike, ski, swim, ride, cycle, camp in the great outdoors, under some specific restrictions:

Not allowed in cities and private gardens, or on land used for cultivation.
Not allowed in vicinity of buildings (e.g. houses) -- at least 150 m from the nearest house.
Foraging is permitted, but hunting and fishing are expressly prohibited.
No motor vehicles allowed without owner's permission, but if a private road is available, its use is permitted.
When horseback riding or cycling, be careful not to damage the ground, if possible
Fires are allowed, but naturally safety regulations must be observed.
You can stay for a night or two in a particular spot, but for longer periods, you should ask for permission from the land owner. Or, you can just pack and go to another location.
Special regulations apply for natural preserves and protected areas
It goes without saying that you must not destroy or damage owner's property, and must not cause disturbance.

Apart from these, the rules are pretty liberal and you are free to roam to your heart's content in the vast Swedish countryside. Enjoy your stay!