Bugasee
Bugasee is a clothing-optional beach in Hesse, Germany. Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (65°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being BffL Kassel (3.1 km (1.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Bugasee
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | 71 mm |
| February | 0°C | 51 mm |
| March | 3°C | 53 mm |
| April | 8°C | 42 mm |
| May | 12°C | 71 mm |
| June | 16°C | 67 mm |
| July | 18°C | 80 mm |
| August | 18°C | 69 mm |
| September | 14°C | 58 mm |
| October | 9°C | 57 mm |
| November | 4°C | 65 mm |
| December | 1°C | 70 mm |
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: BUGA SEE
- Coordinates: 51.29606, 9.50404 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Germany?
- 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 Bugasee
- 1BffL Kassel naturist campground · HesseClothing optional
- 2Familiensportverein Bund für natürliche Lebensgestaltung Göttingen e.V naturist campground · Lower SaxonyClothing optional
- 3Werra-Meissner-Camping naturist campground · HesseClothing optional
- 4Pfordter See nude beach · HesseCustomary
- 5Zankwieser Teich nude beach · Lower SaxonyClothing optional
- 6Kristall „Heißer Brocken“ Thermalsole- und Saunalandschaft clothing-optional hot spring · Lower SaxonyCustomary
- 7Senneriffa naturist campground · North Rhine-WestphaliaClothing optional
- 8Familiensport-Naturistenbund Hameln naturist campground · Lower SaxonyClothing optional
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 Bugasee clothing optional?
Bugasee is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Germany before you go.
Is the water clean at Bugasee?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (BUGA SEE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Bugasee?
The closest are BffL Kassel (3.1 km (1.9 mi)), Familiensportverein Bund für natürliche Lebensgestaltung Göttingen e.V (30 km (19 mi)) and Werra-Meissner-Camping (39 km (24 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.