Scandinavian naturists and other Scandinavia travelers can find beaches quickly on maps of nude beaches sorted by country. In Denmark, nudism is allowed on 4,500 kilometers of coastline and there are 4 "free beaches" dedicated to naturists only. Norway has over 20 clothes-free beaches, and Sweden offers about 60 CO beaches for nudists! Signs are often used to inform beach visitors about nude-only or CO (clothes optional) beaches.
Ready to sunbathe or swim naked at your Scandinavian destination? More about nudism at your destination can now be found in these country-specific articles:
Note that, while nudism in all of Scandinavia is perfectly fine, sexually offending indecent behavior is NOT (and you can be fined if your actions towards others are found sexually offensive.) Also see Sexuality in Scandinavia.What is Nudism?
Nudism is the practice of going without clothing in mixed groups and for purposes of good health or personal comfort. Governed by a strict set of rules, the practice of nudism is purposely non-erotic and non-sexual. It is said that nudism aids both exercise and relaxation while promoting stress relief, positive body image, and increased self-esteem. Research indicates that children who have seen their parents nude do not grow up emotionally scarred, but instead are more likely to be accepting of their own bodies and comfortable with their own sexuality.
If you prefer to visit a beach area where clothing is required or recommended, there are numerous great sandy family beaches in Scandinavia.
If you want to find out about the locals' attitudes toward adult travel, public nudity and sexual issues, learn more about sexuality in Scandinavia here.
