Naaktstrand Engelgaarde
Nude beach in Drenthe, Netherlands
Naaktstrand Engelgaarde is a clothing-optional beach in Drenthe, Netherlands. Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (65°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Camping Dwingelderhof (20 km (12 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Naaktstrand Engelgaarde
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 75 mm |
| February | 3°C | 61 mm |
| March | 5°C | 54 mm |
| April | 9°C | 39 mm |
| May | 13°C | 60 mm |
| June | 16°C | 63 mm |
| July | 18°C | 79 mm |
| August | 18°C | 82 mm |
| September | 15°C | 61 mm |
| October | 11°C | 67 mm |
| November | 6°C | 69 mm |
| December | 3°C | 76 mm |
Visiting
- Website: blootkompas.nl
- Coordinates: 52.70294, 6.23169 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Netherlands?
- 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 Naaktstrand Engelgaarde
- 1Camping Dwingelderhof naturist campground · DrentheOfficial
- 2Nieuw Moscou naturist campground · DrentheOfficial
- 3Wijthmenerplas naturist park or area · OverijsselClothing optional
- 4De Appelhof naturist campground · FrieslandClothing optional
- 5Naturistenterrein Kuinderloo naturist campground · FrieslandOfficial
- 6Naturistencamping Balderhaar naturist campground · Lower SaxonyOfficial
- 7Ellerstrand Noord nude beach · FlevolandClothing optional
- 8Ellerstrand Zuid nude beach · FlevolandClothing 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 Naaktstrand Engelgaarde clothing optional?
Naaktstrand Engelgaarde is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Netherlands before you go.
What other naturist places are near Naaktstrand Engelgaarde?
The closest are Camping Dwingelderhof (20 km (12 mi)), Nieuw Moscou (21 km (13 mi)) and Wijthmenerplas (24 km (15 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.