Sweden is sparsely populated with a coastline calculated to be in the region of 7600 km. Furthermore, there are about 100,000 lakes and 60,000 km of rivers, which provide plenty of opportunity for naked recreation.
In 1936 Soren Sorensen created a nudist holiday camp on an island near Copenhagen and founded the first nudist club in Scandinavia called Sunny Sports North.
Over 75 beaches and lakes are listed here as suitable for naturist recreation. There are about a dozen nude beaches within a 50-kilometre radius of the capital city of Stockholm, including several that are within the city. There are also a dozen or so campsites suitable for your next naturist holiday.
The 320-hectare nature reserve Hagestad runs along the coast in the south east of Skåne and begins east of the village... moreThe 320-hectare nature reserve Hagestad runs along the coast in the south east of Skåne and begins east of the village Löderups Strandbad. Hagestads Naturreservat and the adjoining Sandhammerens Naturreservat cover one of the largest and most valuable coastal dune landscapes in Sweden.It is one of Sweden's best nudist beaches so do not be surprised if you find several people are naked. It is very large, and has gorgeous sandy beaches running all the way to Sandhammaren along the ocean.
Östra holmen, Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden - Get Directions
Östra Holmen beach is located on an island in the lake Mälaren. Owned and operated by Västerås City.... moreÖstra Holmen beach is located on an island in the lake Mälaren. Owned and operated by Västerås City. The sandy beach is a popular swimming spot in the summer, and rocks to sunbathe on, and a diving board for the more adventurous.
Östabadet, Tegelugnsvägen, Stallarholmen, Sweden - Get Directions
Östadbadet official nude beach is situated at Färnebofjärden at the river Dalälven about 7 km from... moreÖstadbadet official nude beach is situated at Färnebofjärden at the river Dalälven about 7 km from Tärnsjö.The nude bech is located at the north-western point and is signposted "nakenbad". Nice sand beach suitable for small children.
Ålabodarna, Ålabodstranden, Glumslöv, Skåne, Sweden - Get Directions
Ålabodarna Norra Badplats is a narrow and small 100 meters long sandy beach at the northern end of the fishing village... moreÅlabodarna Norra Badplats is a narrow and small 100 meters long sandy beach at the northern end of the fishing village Ålabodarna, west of Glumslöv. About 400 meters north is a small stony beach, which has had its official nudist status terminated but is still used as an unofficial nudist beach. You will often find when the tide is the beach has disappeared, so check the coastal tide times before heading here.
Magelungen is one of the biggest lakes in Stockholm, Sweden. It is popular for bathing, yachting, and fishing in summers,... moreMagelungen is one of the biggest lakes in Stockholm, Sweden. It is popular for bathing, yachting, and fishing in summers, and tour skating in winters. You will find the nudist section on Ågesta located in the southern end of the lake Magelungen close to Farsta and Södertörn. It is a lovely sandy beach, great with children.
Ågesta nude beach is an official beach for nudists located in the southern end of the lake Magelungen close to Farsta and Södertörn. The beach is owned and operated by Stockholm city. Set in an idyllic place within Stockholm city limits. It’s the top choice among local naturists thanks to the picturesque Magelungen lake, a small cozy sandy beach, nice green lawn surrounded by trees. At the edge of the beach there is a jetty with a ladder for those who want to directly get to deep water. Just inside the beach is a large grassy area. In the summer it is often populated by several hundred sunbathing naturists. Just when you get down on the grass, there is a bicycle parking where bicycles to be parked. Bicycles may not be carried out on the lawn or beach. Water Quality: Water quality is checked several times per bathing season. The results are published in the Marine and Water Authority's website. The result you can find here. Note that low visibility in the water because the plant parts and more does not mean lack of quality of the bathing water. less
Lake Mälaren, also called Lake Mälar, is located on the western shores of the island Ängsö in the lake... moreLake Mälaren, also called Lake Mälar, is located on the western shores of the island Ängsö in the lake Mälaren. It is the third largest lake in Sweden 140km, Mälaren stretches from west to east over 150km as far as Stockholm, where it flows into the Baltic. Nude beach has mostly a rocky shoreline.
Ängelholm beach a fine sandy beach with sand dunes located behind. The nudist section is situated close to... moreÄngelholm beach a fine sandy beach with sand dunes located behind. The nudist section is situated close to Råbocka camping site. Here you will find a the beach is well sheltered with plenty of hollows for relaxing and shade from the trees.
Ältaren, Malmköping, Södermanland, Sweden - Get Directions
Ältaren is a lake within Södermanland County and is nearby to Södermanland, Stålboga and Vindsbro. You... moreÄltaren is a lake within Södermanland County and is nearby to Södermanland, Stålboga and Vindsbro. You will find the water here is brown due to dissolved plants.The nude beach itself is situated about 20 km north of Malmköping and 22 km south of Strängnäs. There are three small places to go, each well suited for a family or two, 30 to 50 m apart. Take a left when you arrive at the lake. you will find a large flat rock with easy access to the water. The middle one is straight ahead. It is also a rock beach but with slightly more difficult access to the water. The third beach is to your right approx 75 meters between the pines with easy access into the water with a pebble bottom. less
Ystad Strandskog beach is a long narrow sandy beach with dunes and hollows offering seclusion. A fine, white with the sea... moreYstad Strandskog beach is a long narrow sandy beach with dunes and hollows offering seclusion. A fine, white with the sea becoming deep close to the beach. The nude section is approx 500 meter in length and is part of the sandbeach that is located from Ystad several kilometers eastwards.
Gropahålets naturistbad, Måsvägen, Yngsjö, Sweden - Get Directions
Yngsjöbadet is an official long sandy nude beach located about 2,5 km from Yngsjö at the bay of Hanö... moreYngsjöbadet is an official long sandy nude beach located about 2,5 km from Yngsjö at the bay of Hanö (Hanöbukten) at the Baltic in a wildness sanctuary. The beach is owned and operated by Kristianstad municipality.
Viggeby Naturreservat (Södra Parkeringen), Brokind, Östergötland, Sweden - Get Directions
Viggebybadet is a nude beach amidst the sanctuary alongside the river Stånge. An official nudist beach, it is owned by... moreViggebybadet is a nude beach amidst the sanctuary alongside the river Stånge. An official nudist beach, it is owned by the city municipality. The scenic rock beach with pier, overlooks a beautiful river and has several rocks along with a lawn. You can put up a tent and watch the world go by.
An unofficial nude beach located approx 3 km north of Vadstena and north of the textile beach Vätterviksbadet.A Fine... moreAn unofficial nude beach located approx 3 km north of Vadstena and north of the textile beach Vätterviksbadet.A Fine shallow sand beach well suited even for smaller children.
Known as one of Sweden's best nudist beaches. Tyge Backåkra located in a nature reserve is a wonderful sand beach... moreKnown as one of Sweden's best nudist beaches. Tyge Backåkra located in a nature reserve is a wonderful sand beach suitable for children of all ages. Usually pretty sparse with people and easy to park.
Tullan lake is a spontaneous nude beach located north-west of Södertälje.The rocky beach, where spontaneous nude... moreTullan lake is a spontaneous nude beach located north-west of Södertälje.The rocky beach, where spontaneous nude bathing has been practiced for a long time, is situated in the northern end of the lake.
Ruvebadet is an official nude beach located 5 km east of Lidköping, just west of a golf course and about 600 m east of... moreRuvebadet is an official nude beach located 5 km east of Lidköping, just west of a golf course and about 600 m east of the (textile) camping Filsbäck (R1).The sandy beach is owned and operated by Lidköping town as an official nude beach since 2004, and is used by the naturists in the naturist association Skaraborg for many years.
Trumön Lake has a nude bathing beach located on a peninsula in the northern end of the lake Multen about 6 km north of... moreTrumön Lake has a nude bathing beach located on a peninsula in the northern end of the lake Multen about 6 km north of Mullhyttan.The beach is owned and run by the naturist association NF Bergslagens Solsport, and the nude bathing area is open to public provided they behave in a naturistic way.Large open spaces on the lawn between high birches. The shallow sand beach transforms to a little more muddy consistency further out. This is a great place for kids.
Toröbadet is a nude beach located on the island Torö in the lake Tevsjö, which is a part of the river... moreToröbadet is a nude beach located on the island Torö in the lake Tevsjö, which is a part of the river Ljusnan. It is about 3 km south of Järvsö. And nude bathing is commonly practiced here.
Torpesand Strandbad, Småängsvägen, Ingarö, Sweden - Get Directions
Torpesand, is set in a natural preservation area with small forests, beautiful meadows, and small cottages built a hundred... moreTorpesand, is set in a natural preservation area with small forests, beautiful meadows, and small cottages built a hundred years ago. A long beach that many regard as the best in this part of the archipelago. It is an unofficial beach sometimes occupied by textile bathers.