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People can take part in physical activities and sports in sports halls, outdoor recreation areas, swimming pools, and ice rinks maintained by local authorities as well as in many other places intended for sports activities. Civic organisations offer group exercise activities on courses and in different events. The government subsidizes the work of local authorities and sports organisations.
Public right of access in Finland gives people unrestricted access to walk in the countryside and to pick berries and mushrooms. Local authorities and the state maintain routes especially intended for hiking and boating. In addition, outdoor recreation areas also have routes intended particularly for horse riders, cyclists, skiers and walkers. The national parks are open to all for nature walks.
Hunting and fishing are leisure activities that on the whole require a permit. Angling and ice fishing do not require purchase of a fishing licence. Hunters are required to have a hunting card, which can be obtained by passing the hunting examination and paying the annual game management fee. The police grant the permit required for obtaining and possessing a gun.
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Page updated on 31.08.2009 | Suomi.fi editorial team | State Treasury
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