Snowmobile track permit
Track permit grants you the right to use the snowmobile tracks marked and opened by Metsähallitus throughout the country. The track permit is free of charge for snowmobile drivers who drive in their municipality of residence.
Snowmobile track permit allows you to drive your snowmobile on all the tracks you can find on the Metsähallitus track charts. You are only allowed to drive on tracks opened by Metsähallitus with a track permit, so always check the current status of the tracks before driving. You can find this information and the track charts on the page Snowmobile routes and tracks.
Purchasing a track permit
In addition to the Eräluvat.fi service, you can purchase a track permit from
- Metsähallitus service points,
- partners selling track permits and
- the Eräluvat customer service +358 20 69 2424.
Permits for the season 2025–2026 become available on 1 November 2025.
Please note that the snowmobile tracks in Kainuu are now maintained by the municipalities. Track permits for Kainuu are available in the webshop of the city of Kuhmo.
More information
Snowmobile routes and tracks
Most of the snowmobile trails and tracks are located in Northern Finland. To ride a snowmobile on the tracks, you need a track permit.
Terms of track permit
Always read the terms of track permit before you go snowmobiling on the tracks managed by Metsähallitus.
Instructions for responsible snowmobile riders
It is the responsibility of each snowmobile rider to ensure that snowmobiles do not cause harm to nature or other people spending time in nature.
Traffic and safety guidelines
What age can you drive a snowmobile? What are the speed limits? Familiarize yourself with traffic and safety guidelines before you go snowmobiling.
Frequently asked questions about off-road traffic
Where can you drive with the track permit? Can you deviate from the track? Do you need a driver's license to drive a snowmobile? Check out the answers to the most frequently asked questions.