Houstrup Strand
Nude beach in Southern Denmark, Denmark
Houstrup Strand is a clothing-optional beach in Southern Denmark, Denmark. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February (3°C (38°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (63°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Naturistforeningen Lyngboparken (3.2 km (2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Houstrup Strand
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 4°C | 84 mm |
| February | 2°C | 3°C | 66 mm |
| March | 4°C | 4°C | 54 mm |
| April | 7°C | 7°C | 46 mm |
| May | 11°C | 10°C | 54 mm |
| June | 14°C | 14°C | 75 mm |
| July | 17°C | 17°C | 75 mm |
| August | 17°C | 18°C | 92 mm |
| September | 15°C | 16°C | 86 mm |
| October | 11°C | 13°C | 103 mm |
| November | 7°C | 9°C | 92 mm |
| December | 5°C | 6°C | 90 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: HOUSTRUP STRAND
- Coordinates: 55.75948, 8.17660 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Denmark?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Houstrup Strand
- 1Naturistforeningen Lyngboparken naturist campground · Southern DenmarkClothing optional
- 2FKK List Weststrand nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3FKK Kampen nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Aggerholm nude beach · Central DenmarkTolerated
- 5Vedsølejren naturist campground · Central DenmarkClothing optional
- 6Lillebælt Naturistcamping naturist campground · Southern DenmarkOfficial
- 7Badedeich Dagebüll FKK-Strand nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 8FKK-Strand Goting nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Houstrup Strand clothing optional?
Houstrup Strand is listed as "clothing optional" according to VisitDenmark (national tourism board): Houstrup Beach. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Denmark before you go.
How warm is the water at Houstrup Strand?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 3°C (38°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Houstrup Strand?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (HOUSTRUP STRAND) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Houstrup Strand?
The closest are Naturistforeningen Lyngboparken (3.2 km (2 mi)), FKK List Weststrand (83 km (52 mi)) and FKK Kampen (88 km (55 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against VisitDenmark (national tourism board): Houstrup Beach (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.