Why wouldn't the be acceptable? What a strange question.
Ni disrespect but I've love to know why you think shorts were not acceptable in Scandanavia? I guess if it's the middle of winter you might get some funny looks....
Absolutely no problem. These are liberal, modern countries.
Lierterhousen ( sp ) !! Norwegian leather shorts... If the weather is right, you're fine...
Yes that is perfectly fine
Only occasion dictates what is acceptable to wear. You wouldn't wear shorts for a wedding or for work in Denmark.