FKK-Strand Duhnen
Nude beach in Lower Saxony, Germany
FKK-Strand Duhnen is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Lower Saxony, Germany. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (3°C (38°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being FKK Badestrand Elpersbüttel (31 km (19 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at FKK-Strand Duhnen
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 4°C | 81 mm |
| February | 2°C | 3°C | 64 mm |
| March | 4°C | 5°C | 55 mm |
| April | 8°C | 8°C | 41 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 58 mm |
| June | 15°C | 16°C | 73 mm |
| July | 18°C | 18°C | 86 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 88 mm |
| September | 15°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| October | 11°C | 13°C | 85 mm |
| November | 7°C | 9°C | 80 mm |
| December | 4°C | 6°C | 85 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: NORDSEESTRAND DUHNEN RETTUNGSSTATION
- Coordinates: 53.88246, 8.62793 · 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 FKK-Strand Duhnen
- 1FKK Badestrand Elpersbüttel nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Nordsee Campingplatz Hooksiel naturist campground · Lower SaxonyTolerated
- 3Badestelle Ording Nord/FKK nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Nordstrand nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Naturistenbund Itzehoe naturist campground · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optional
- 6Mare Frisicum naturist pool · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optional
- 7FKK-Camping auf der Geest naturist campground · Lower SaxonyClothing optional
- 8Goldbergsee nude beach · 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 FKK-Strand Duhnen clothing optional?
FKK-Strand Duhnen is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Nordseeheilbad Cuxhaven GmbH: FKK-Strand in Cuxhaven. 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 Germany before you go.
How warm is the water at FKK-Strand Duhnen?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 3°C (38°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at FKK-Strand Duhnen?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (NORDSEESTRAND DUHNEN RETTUNGSSTATION) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near FKK-Strand Duhnen?
The closest are FKK Badestrand Elpersbüttel (31 km (19 mi)), Nordsee Campingplatz Hooksiel (47 km (29 mi)) and Badestelle Ording Nord/FKK (51 km (32 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Nordseeheilbad Cuxhaven GmbH: FKK-Strand in Cuxhaven (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.