Is Public Nudity Legal in Sweden?
OfficialSimple nudity is not an offence· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
Yes, the Swedish Penal Code has no offence of simple nudity. Exposing oneself is only a crime when done in a way likely to cause discomfort (sexual molestation), and behaving in public in a way likely to cause public offence is a minor offence.[1]
Main provision: Brottsbalken 6 kap. 10 § (sexuellt ofredande); 16 kap. 16 § (förargelseväckande beteende)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
Naturist clubs run designated nude beaches (nakenbad), such as Ågesta; the sources we found do not describe an official designation scheme.[2]
Private naturist clubs and resorts
Sveriges Naturistförbund (SNF) groups local naturist clubs, some of which have their own beaches.[2]
Penalties
Sexual molestation (BrB 6:10): fines or up to two years in prison. Offensive behaviour (BrB 16:16): fixed-amount fines (penningböter).[1]
Official naturist places in Sweden
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Sweden?
Yes, the Swedish Penal Code has no offence of simple nudity. Exposing oneself is only a crime when done in a way likely to cause discomfort (sexual molestation), and behaving in public in a way likely to cause public offence is a minor offence.
Are there official nude beaches in Sweden?
Naturist clubs run designated nude beaches (nakenbad), such as Ågesta; the sources we found do not describe an official designation scheme.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Sweden?
Sveriges Naturistförbund (SNF) groups local naturist clubs, some of which have their own beaches.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Sweden?
Sexual molestation (BrB 6:10): fines or up to two years in prison. Offensive behaviour (BrB 16:16): fixed-amount fines (penningböter).
Sources
- Brottsbalken (riksdagen.se) (statute)
- Sveriges Naturistförbund (SNF) (federation)
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.