Forest bathing, or shinrin- yoku is a well-established form of nature-based therapy in Japan and parts of south east Asia, and in recent years more and more common in Europe and Scandinavia. The aim of this paper was to explore how forest bathing has been discribed in existing literature, which effects have been reported in relation to forest bathing and if and how forest bathing could be relevant for social work. This was done through a scoping review of existing studies of forest bathing. To aid in the understanding of the material attention-restoration-theory and reasonings from the field of eco-social work was used. The results show that there is extensive evidence of positive effects of forest bathing on mental health and for different target groups. The results also show a diversity in the execution of forest bathing; from very brief sessions to more extensive programs. In relation to eco-social work and the field of green care, forest bathing could be a relevant and useful intervention for social work.