Europe Metal Detecting Explorer
European Metal Detecting Map, Locations & Country Laws
Officially sourced heritage and permission-screening reference points on a real map. See national laws and the separate site and local restrictions before considering any activity.
50Countries and jurisdictions
41National law reviews
47Mapped references, not approved sites
Status is not permission. All markers are heritage or access-screening references. Public access, walking paths, beach access and map coordinates do not grant permission to use a metal detector, dig or remove finds. Check landowner consent, archaeological rules, local authorities and reporting duties.
Europe interactive map
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Tap a pin or a cluster to see the named location, restricted status, coordinate precision, source documentation and an explanatory popup. No marker indicates permission to detect.
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Country legal guidance
Choose a country above for landowner permissions, archaeology, parks, beaches, and finds reporting.