Nord-Trøndelag

Nord-Trøndelag, Norway

Hoøya

Hoøya is a clothing-optional bathing location in Steinkjer, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. Norwegian naturism is organised under the Naturistforbundet Norge (NF), the national federation. Norway's naturist tradition is concentrated around Oslo Fjord — particularly Huk beach on the Bygdøy peninsula, one of Scandinavia's most famous naturist beaches — with additional sites along the west coast (Rogaland, Hordaland, Møre og Romsdal) and in northern Norway. The Norwegian outdoors tradition (*friluftsliv*) provides strong cultural support for clothing-optional bathing at remote coastal and inland locations. Norwegian law addresses public indecency under the Penal Code (Straffeloven § 298), which requires conduct likely to cause justified offence to others. At established naturist locations with long-standing practice, that threshold is not met. For the broader legal context, see our public nudity laws guide.