Off-road traffic
Off-road traffic always requires the permission of the landowner. Off-road traffic refers to the use of motorized vehicles – such as ATVs, snowmobiles or off-road cars – outside of public roads. Off-road traffic is subject to several regulations aimed at protecting nature and preventing harm to traditional livelihoods and other people spending time in nature.
Metsähallitus is responsible for off-road traffic permits on state-owned lands.
- A snowmobile track permit is available for snowmobiling, which grants the right to use all of Metsähallitus' snowmobile tracks in Finland.
- For driving a snowmobile outside of the tracks and off-road driving during snow-free season, you always need a separate off-road traffic permit which is granted upon application.
- Tourism companies also need off-road traffic permits for business activities on state-owned land.
Permits for safaris and sled transports
If you are a safari or snowmobile sled transport entrepreneur and use state-owned land in your operations, you must agree with Metsähallitus in advance on your operations and the snowmobile tracks to be used in them. On the page intended for entrepreneurs, you will find information about the permits you need.
News about off-road traffic
2.1.2026
Eräluvat.fi service purchase and cancellation terms update on 2 January 2026
The wording of the terms is clarified, and the new structure better reflects the customer journey in the Eräluvat.fi service. The terms also specify how and where customers can place an order, how they benefit from logging in during the ordering process, and whom to contact in case of problems or changes.
23.10.2025
We have updated the privacy statement
The privacy statement for the Eräluvat services was updated on 23 October 2025 regarding section Use and disclosure of personal data.