Wild camping is legal in Scotland under the Land Reform Act 2003. You can basically camp wild anywhere. Note, however, that there are some exceptions. For example, wild camping is not allowed on the island of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides and East Loch Lomond. Do your research before you go! The basic rule of wild camping is: leave no trace. Here are some things to keep in mind when sleeping in nature: I read that wild camping is illegal in Macedonia (not sure the source is correct). Even if it`s illegal, wild camping is well tolerated and you won`t have a hard time finding remote areas. As everywhere in the Balkans, the inhabitants are very hospitable. However, due to recent hostility towards refugees, be wary of wild camping near the border, especially if you have dark skin and could be mistaken for a refugee. Yes, racism is. ? The best country for camping is Canada, which is the best camping destination in the world due to its high stargazing potential, number of national parks, low pollution, low risk of natural disasters, and beautiful scenery. Wild camping is legal in Kosovo and very well tolerated. The locals are hospitable and the nature is beautiful! I recommend visiting the Rugova Gorge.

Wild camping in Slovenia is not allowed. However, if desired, outside national parks or protected areas. You probably won`t have any problems with that. But that`s not allowed. I camp wild in Italy every year. The rules are that you can stop at a maximized place at 48 hours, BUT I once asked the local police and they said we have no problem as long as you don`t light a fire and leave a mess. In fact, I camp for 4 solid months in the woods there, no problem. Beware of wolves here and there, although they are wild, they are also afraid of humans. Personally, I`ve never had any problems with wildlife, enough you respect yours in their world. Emergency biohacking (without tents) is still permitted in Switzerland. The campsite (with a tent) is well above the tree line. Camping is expressly prohibited in natural parks, nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, areas where hunting is prohibited.

The laws are all designed to protect wildlife. Basically, the more fragile the ecosystem, the more you are expected to be very careful, or the more it is prohibited. The laws may also be different in each canton. Here is a PDF explaining it: www.sac-cas.ch/fileadmin/Umwelt/Naturvertr%C3%A4glicher_Bergsport/Campieren___Biwakieren/SAC-umwelt-campieren-biwakieren-flyer-2018.pdf wild camping is illegal in Andorra. It is only allowed around a hut at night when the hut is full. Wild camping is illegal in Slovenia, but many locals often do it. I would not recommend wild camping in popular tourist areas. Wild camping is very similar to the rules in Austria. Tents are not allowed, but bivouac is allowed for one night. Even setting up a tent on private land with the owner`s permission is not allowed.

Wild camping in Poland is not legal, but it is widely accepted. You should not camp on the beach or in national parks, popular hiking destinations such as the Tatra National Park are particularly strict in this regard and park rangers control this. In almost every national park, you`ll probably end up with a fine. Strangely, you`re not legally allowed to camp in a forest, but from what we`ve read, that`s pretty much only if you plan to make a fire. Otherwise, you are all ready to go, even the official forestry office of Poland has a map with forests and pitches that are good for camping. Wild camping is not legal in France. Or, to be more precise, it is allowed as long as you have permission from the landowner. However, it is allowed in some natural areas provided you stop after 7pm for a night with a light tent or bivouac and remove it before 9am. There may be local restrictions. It is best to check the laws of the area you are visiting.

Wild camping is not allowed in Luxembourg, and the country is so densely populated that there is simply no place for it. The agent glanced skeptically at our camping chairs hanging out in front of the van (second rule of wild camping – DO NOT display awnings or furniture!) and raised an eyebrow before confirming that we would be gone in an hour. Aside from the fact that wild camping is free (making nature more accessible to everyone), it also means you have the option to disconnect completely, escape the crowds, and not have to worry about pesky camping neighbors playing music while they`re drunk all night. Wild camping in Poland is allowed on lakes and rivers (unless there are signs prohibiting it) and in designated areas in forests. A map of these areas can be found here. Private property and roadsides are also prohibited. If you stay away from the above things and pack your stock in the morning, you`ll be fine in most scenarios. The France has a lot to offer when it comes to camping in nature.