Is Public Nudity Legal in Slovenia?
OfficialLegal in designated areas· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
Only in places specifically intended for people without clothes, such as naturist camps; elsewhere, exposing the genitals in a public place can be fined. The Public Order and Peace Act (ZJRM-2), in force since 28 January 2026, exempts places and facilities specifically intended for people without clothes and sets higher fines where many people or children are present.[1][2]
Main provision: Zakon o varstvu javnega reda in miru (ZJRM-2), Uradni list RS 112/2025, člen 9 (nedostojno vedenje)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
The law's exemption covers places or facilities specifically intended for people without clothes. The Slovenian naturist federation (ZDNS) says there are some unofficial 'wild beaches', advises caution there and says it has no involvement with them.[1][3]
Private naturist clubs and resorts
ZDNS lists naturist camping at Terme Lendava, Smlednik Dragočajna and Sončni gaj Terme Banovci. Rules differ between camps and some ask for an INF naturist card.[3][4]
Penalties
Exposing the genitals in a way that upsets or disturbs others is fined EUR 200 to 400 (Art. 9(3)). Doing so in busy places, at public gatherings, in tourist areas, on transport or near schools and kindergartens in the presence of children is fined EUR 500 to 1,200 (Art. 9(4)).[1]
Official naturist places in Slovenia
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 Slovenia?
Only in places specifically intended for people without clothes, such as naturist camps; elsewhere, exposing the genitals in a public place can be fined. The Public Order and Peace Act (ZJRM-2), in force since 28 January 2026, exempts places and facilities specifically intended for people without clothes and sets higher fines where many people or children are present.
Are there official nude beaches in Slovenia?
The law's exemption covers places or facilities specifically intended for people without clothes. The Slovenian naturist federation (ZDNS) says there are some unofficial 'wild beaches', advises caution there and says it has no involvement with them.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Slovenia?
ZDNS lists naturist camping at Terme Lendava, Smlednik Dragočajna and Sončni gaj Terme Banovci. Rules differ between camps and some ask for an INF naturist card.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Slovenia?
Exposing the genitals in a way that upsets or disturbs others is fined EUR 200 to 400 (Art. 9(3)). Doing so in busy places, at public gatherings, in tourist areas, on transport or near schools and kindergartens in the presence of children is fined EUR 500 to 1,200 (Art. 9(4)).
Sources
- Zakon o varstvu javnega reda in miru (ZJRM-2), Uradni list RS 112/2025 (statute)
- Government of Slovenia: new Public Order and Peace Act in force (28 Jan 2026) (government)
- ZDNS (Slovenian naturist federation): FAQ (federation)
- ZDNS: Naturist camps (federation)
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.