Nudist area at Olbasee

Naturism emerged around 1900 in the context of the life reform movement, which aimed to renew the entire way of life (nutrition, clothing, housing, health and body care). In connection with medical and naturopathic concepts, which since the end of the 18th century have attributed a special health-promoting effect to naked "bathing in light, air and sun", the naked body is "rediscovered" as the "most natural" expression of physicality. The advocates of nudism (the term nudism only came into use after the First World War) upgrade nudity to a truly moral and "natural" way of life. In doing so, they openly reverse the accusation of their opponents that they violate morality and "good manners". They propagate practised nudity as a means of "liberation" from a "disease-causing" way of life in a "sick" society. [Source: FKK Verein Hildesheim]
In short: #GetNakedGermany 🙏✨️