Naturist Swimming Spots in Europe

Discover naturist-friendly swimming facilities across Europe. Find designated FKK and naturist beaches, pools, and swimming areas.

December 1, 2025

What is Naturist Swimming?

Naturist swimming takes place at designated beaches, pools, or swimming areas where people can swim without clothing in a respectful, family-friendly environment. Europe has a long tradition of naturism (also known as FKK - Freikörperkultur in German), particularly in Germany, France, and Scandinavia.

How We Filter Locations

This map displays swimming facilities tagged in OpenStreetMap with positive naturist designations: nudism=obligatory for locations where clothing-free is required, nudism=designated for official naturist areas legally recognized, nudism=customary for areas where naturism is prevalent and largely expected, nudism=yes for locations where naturism is allowed and generally expected, and nudism=permissive for areas where naturism is tolerated. This filtering approach ensures we include all locations where naturist swimming is welcomed.

Data Source & Accuracy

All facilities shown are sourced from OpenStreetMap, a community-maintained geographic database. Information may not be entirely current, as facilities can change policies or close. Public nudity outside designated areas is illegal in most countries, so always double-check local rules and signage before undressing. Sportecarte does not take liability in case information is outdated.

European Naturist Culture

Europe’s naturist swimming scene is wonderfully diverse, with each region offering its own unique approach to this time-honored tradition. Germany, as the birthplace of FKK culture, boasts numerous beaches and lakes, particularly along the scenic Baltic coast. France welcomes naturists with many dedicated resorts and designated beach sections, especially along the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast. The Netherlands takes a characteristically progressive approach with designated zones thoughtfully integrated into public swimming areas. Spain’s naturist community continues to grow, with official beaches flourishing in Catalonia and the Canary Islands, while Scandinavia’s strong naturist tradition beautifully complements its renowned sauna culture.

Etiquette and Respect

Visiting naturist areas is about embracing body acceptance in a respectful, community-minded way. These areas are clearly marked to help everyone feel comfortable and safe. Photography is generally not permitted to protect everyone’s privacy. It’s customary to bring a towel to sit on, and it’s important to remember that naturism celebrates natural living rather than sexualization. Families with children are warmly welcomed at designated naturist beaches, where the atmosphere is relaxed and inclusive.

Contributing to OpenStreetMap

Help improve the map by adding missing naturist facilities to OpenStreetMap. Use these tags:

For beaches:

  • natural=beach
  • nudism=designated (for official naturist beaches)
  • nudism=permissive (where tolerated but not official)

For swimming areas:

  • leisure=swimming_area
  • nudism=designated

Visit our Help page to learn how to contribute.

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What is Naturist Swimming?

Naturist swimming takes place at designated beaches, pools, or swimming areas where people can swim without clothing in a respectful, family-friendly environment. Europe has a long tradition of naturism (also known as FKK - Freikörperkultur in German), particularly in Germany, France, and Scandinavia.

How We Filter Locations

This map displays swimming facilities tagged in OpenStreetMap with positive naturist designations: nudism=obligatory for locations where clothing-free is required, nudism=designated for official naturist areas legally recognized, nudism=customary for areas where naturism is prevalent and largely expected, nudism=yes for locations where naturism is allowed and generally expected, and nudism=permissive for areas where naturism is tolerated. This filtering approach ensures we include all locations where naturist swimming is welcomed.

Data Source & Accuracy

All facilities shown are sourced from OpenStreetMap, a community-maintained geographic database. Information may not be entirely current, as facilities can change policies or close. Public nudity outside designated areas is illegal in most countries, so always double-check local rules and signage before undressing. Sportecarte does not take liability in case information is outdated.

European Naturist Culture

Europe’s naturist swimming scene is wonderfully diverse, with each region offering its own unique approach to this time-honored tradition. Germany, as the birthplace of FKK culture, boasts numerous beaches and lakes, particularly along the scenic Baltic coast. France welcomes naturists with many dedicated resorts and designated beach sections, especially along the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast. The Netherlands takes a characteristically progressive approach with designated zones thoughtfully integrated into public swimming areas. Spain’s naturist community continues to grow, with official beaches flourishing in Catalonia and the Canary Islands, while Scandinavia’s strong naturist tradition beautifully complements its renowned sauna culture.

Etiquette and Respect

Visiting naturist areas is about embracing body acceptance in a respectful, community-minded way. These areas are clearly marked to help everyone feel comfortable and safe. Photography is generally not permitted to protect everyone’s privacy. It’s customary to bring a towel to sit on, and it’s important to remember that naturism celebrates natural living rather than sexualization. Families with children are warmly welcomed at designated naturist beaches, where the atmosphere is relaxed and inclusive.

Contributing to OpenStreetMap

Help improve the map by adding missing naturist facilities to OpenStreetMap. Use these tags:

For beaches:

  • natural=beach
  • nudism=designated (for official naturist beaches)
  • nudism=permissive (where tolerated but not official)

For swimming areas:

  • leisure=swimming_area
  • nudism=designated

Visit our Help page to learn how to contribute.

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