Nude Beaches in Netherlands
NudistMap lists 45 nude beaches in Netherlands, covering clothing-optional beaches and naturist beaches. 18 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 8 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in North Holland, South Holland and Friesland. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 19°C (66°F).
Nude Beaches by region
All nude beaches in Netherlands
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- 1Gaasperplas nude beach · North HollandClothing optional
- 2Vlietland nude beach · South HollandClothing optional
- 3E3 Strand nude beach · North BrabantClosed
- 4Recreatieterrein Het Rutbeek nude beach · OverijsselOfficial
- 5Strand van Callantsoog nude beach · North HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 6Zevenhuizerplas Naaktstrandje nude beach · South HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 7Langevelderslag nude beach · South HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 8De Strook nude beach · UtrechtOfficial
- 9Naaktstrandje Groene Ster nude beach · FrieslandOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 10Naaktstrand Galderse Meren nude beach · North BrabantOfficial
- 11Baaiegatstrand Naturistenstrand nude beach · North HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 12Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand nude beach · GroningenClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 13Nudist beach nude beach · North HollandOfficial
- 14Naaktstrand Domburg nude beach · ZeelandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 15Rockanje Naaktstrand nude beach · South HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 16Zwembaai 4 nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 17Naaktstrand Geestmerambacht nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 18Naaktstrand nude beach · ZeelandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 19Nudist beach nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 20Strand Kralingse Plas nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 21Naaktstrandje Stavoren nude beach · FrieslandToleratedSea 19°C in August
- 22Noord Aa nude beach · South HollandOfficial
- 23Naaktstrand Texel nude beach · North HollandOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 24Naaktstrand Noordwijk nude beach · South HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 25Rhederlaag nude beach · GelderlandOfficial
- 26Naaktstrand Den Hoorn nude beach · North HollandOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 27Nudist beach nude beach · ZeelandNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 28Naaktstrand Engelgaarde nude beach · DrentheClothing optional
- 29Nudist Beach Oranjezon nude beach · ZeelandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 30Nude Beach - Schoorl aan Zee nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 31Nude Beach -Bergen aan Zee nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 32Balg nude beach · FrieslandToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 33Bloemendaal aan Zee nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 34Naaktstrand Ameland nude beach · FrieslandClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 35Naturist Beach Zandvoort nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 36Naturistenstrand Bergen/Schoorl nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 37Ellerstrand Zuid nude beach · FlevolandClothing optional
- 38Ellerstrand Noord nude beach · FlevolandClothing optional
- 39Naaktstrandje Stroombroek nude beach · GelderlandClothing optional
- 40Naturist Beach Westduinpark nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 41Oosterstrand nude beach · FrieslandToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 42Hoek van Holland Nudist beach nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 43Naaktstrandje Kraaijenbergse Plassen nude beach · North BrabantOfficial
- 44Naaktstrand Engelermeer nude beach · North BrabantCustomary
- 45Naaktstrand Isabellagriend nude beach · LimburgClothing 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
How many nude beaches are in Netherlands?
NudistMap currently lists 45 nude beaches in Netherlands. 18 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.
What are the best-known nude beaches in Netherlands?
The most documented are Gaasperplas, Vlietland, E3 Strand, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in Netherlands?
The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.
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Guides
- What is naturism?What naturism means, how it differs from nudism and FKK, where it is legal and what to expect at a naturist beach, resort or sauna for the first time.
- Nude beach etiquetteThe unwritten rules of nude and clothing-optional beaches: photos, towels, staring, couples, kids and what to do if someone breaks the rules.
- Your first nude beachHow to choose a first nude beach, what to pack, when to undress and how to feel at ease. Practical tips for first-time naturists, couples and families.
- When to goHow warm the sea is at nude beaches through the year, based on NOAA climate data, and which regions stay warm into autumn and winter.