Location
Sweden
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
late June to August
About Rullsand Naturistbad
Rullsand is a long, shallow sand beach on the Uppland coast at Skutskär in Älvkarleby municipality, about 20 km south of Gävle. It is often called the 'Riviera of central Sweden', and it runs along the edge of the Billudden nature reserve. Travel media describe it as four long beaches, one of which is set aside for nude bathing. The main family beach by Rullsands Havsbad & Camping has shallow, child-friendly water. Next to it are a campsite, an ice-cream kiosk, a restaurant, toilets, minigolf, a playground and parking. Further out along the Billudden spit the shore turns stony, and the northernmost point is mostly cobbles. The sources we found do not say which of the four beaches is the naturist one. Ask locally or walk away from the camping area to find it. The water is the brackish, shallow Bothnian Sea, which warms up in sunny spells in July.
Getting there
Rullsand is signposted from road 76 at Skutskär, between Gävle and Älvkarleby, and Rullsands Havsbad & Camping is at Rullsandsvägen 1. There is parking by the campsite and main beach. From there, walk along the shore to reach the other beaches. Paths through the pine forest of the Billudden reserve link the bays. Surfaces are sand and forest track.
Amenities
Legal context
Travel media say one of Rullsand's beaches is intended for nude bathing, but we found no municipal or naturist-federation source designating it, and Älvkarleby's bathing listings don't mention it (checked 2026). Sweden has no general ban on nude bathing, but conduct that offends others can be prosecuted.
Naturism at Rullsand Naturistbad sits under Sweden's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Sweden public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 60.6431, 17.4790
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rullsand an official nude beach?
No official source was found. Travel guides say one of the four beaches at Rullsand is used for nude bathing.
What facilities are there?
Near the main beach there is a campsite with an ice-cream kiosk, restaurant, toilets, minigolf, playground and parking.
Is the water good for children?
The main Rullsand beach is shallow and child-friendly. The naturist beach's exact location is not documented.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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