Is Public Nudity Legal in Poland?
ListedUnclear: no authoritative source found· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
The status is unclear: no Polish law expressly addresses nudity, and we found no official source on whether nude beaches are lawful. The Code of Petty Offences punishes anyone who publicly commits an indecent act (art. 140), without defining whether nudity counts.[1]
Main provision: Kodeks wykroczeń, art. 140 (nieobyczajny wybryk)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
Not documented in the sources we found.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
Not documented in the sources we found.
Penalties
Art. 140: detention, restriction of liberty, a fine of up to 1,500 złoty, or a reprimand. No penalty specific to simple nudity is documented in the sources we found.[1]
Official naturist places in Poland
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Poland?
The status is unclear: no Polish law expressly addresses nudity, and we found no official source on whether nude beaches are lawful. The Code of Petty Offences punishes anyone who publicly commits an indecent act (art. 140), without defining whether nudity counts.
Are there official nude beaches in Poland?
Not documented in the sources we found.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Poland?
Not documented in the sources we found.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Poland?
Art. 140: detention, restriction of liberty, a fine of up to 1,500 złoty, or a reprimand. No penalty specific to simple nudity is documented in the sources we found.
Sources
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.