In Germany and broader Europe, the terms Sonnenfreunde (Friends of the Sun) and Kinder der Sonne (Children of the Sun) are deeply tied to the movement, which advocates for naturism, body positivity, and a harmonious connection with nature.
In the early 20th century, a movement began that stripped away more than just clothing—it stripped away the rigid social mores of urban life. This was the birth of , or "Free Body Culture". To be one of the Sonnenfreunde was to advocate for a life lived in harmony with nature, under the warmth of the sun. sonnenfreunde kinder der sonne hot