FKK-Strand Bottsand
Nude beach in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
FKK-Strand Bottsand is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (65°F) and coolest in February (2°C (36°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (64°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being FKK Strand Falckenstein (7 km (4.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at FKK-Strand Bottsand
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 3°C | 67 mm |
| February | 1°C | 2°C | 53 mm |
| March | 3°C | 3°C | 48 mm |
| April | 7°C | 5°C | 37 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 53 mm |
| June | 15°C | 15°C | 70 mm |
| July | 18°C | 18°C | 78 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C | 16°C | 62 mm |
| October | 10°C | 12°C | 70 mm |
| November | 6°C | 9°C | 66 mm |
| December | 3°C | 4°C | 70 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: OSTS BOTTSAND
- Coordinates: 54.42833, 10.29180 · 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 Bottsand
- 1FKK Strand Falckenstein nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 2Naturist Camping am Flemhuder See naturist campground · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optional
- 3FKK Strand Niedamm / Golsmaas nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 4FKK Strand Wallnau nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 5FKK Strand Avendorf nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 6FKK-Camping Ostsee Rosenfelder Strand naturist campground · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optional
- 7Nudist beach Wulfener Hals nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 8Wild-Strand 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 FKK-Strand Bottsand clothing optional?
FKK-Strand Bottsand is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Amt Probstei: Baden & Schwimmen. 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 Bottsand?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 2°C (36°F) to 19°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at FKK-Strand Bottsand?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (OSTS BOTTSAND) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near FKK-Strand Bottsand?
The closest are FKK Strand Falckenstein (7 km (4.3 mi)), Naturist Camping am Flemhuder See (24 km (15 mi)) and FKK Strand Niedamm / Golsmaas (42 km (26 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Amt Probstei: Baden & Schwimmen (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.