Nordstrand
Nude beach in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Nordstrand is a clothing-optional beach in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in February (4°C (39°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Mare Frisicum (1.7 km (1.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Nordstrand
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 5°C | 83 mm |
| February | 3°C | 4°C | 65 mm |
| March | 5°C | 5°C | 56 mm |
| April | 8°C | 7°C | 40 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 55 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 68 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 84 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 89 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 77 mm |
| October | 12°C | 14°C | 87 mm |
| November | 9°C | 10°C | 85 mm |
| December | 5°C | 7°C | 86 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: leuchtturmneuwerk.de
- Bathing water profile: NORDS HELGOLAND DUENE NORD
- Coordinates: 54.18869, 7.91468 · 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 Nordstrand
- 1Mare Frisicum naturist pool · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optional
- 2Badestelle Ording Nord/FKK nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 3FKK-Zeltplatz Amrum naturist campground · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optional
- 4FKK-Strand Duhnen nude beach · Lower SaxonyOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 5Nordsee Campingplatz Hooksiel naturist campground · Lower SaxonyTolerated
- 6FKK-Strand Goting nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 7FKK Badestrand Elpersbüttel nude beach · Schleswig-HolsteinClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 8Badedeich Dagebüll FKK-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 Nordstrand clothing optional?
Nordstrand is listed as "clothing optional" according to Helgoland Tourismus-Service: Die Düne. 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 Nordstrand?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 4°C (39°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Nordstrand?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (NORDS HELGOLAND DUENE NORD) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Nordstrand?
The closest are Mare Frisicum (1.7 km (1.1 mi)), Badestelle Ording Nord/FKK (47 km (29 mi)) and FKK-Zeltplatz Amrum (57 km (35 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Helgoland Tourismus-Service: Die Düne (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.