De Strook
Nude beach in Utrecht, Netherlands · also known as Naaktstrand De Strook
De Strook is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Utrecht, Netherlands. Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (65°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Poor" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being De Vier Elementen (1.6 km (1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at De Strook
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 74 mm |
| February | 3°C | 63 mm |
| March | 6°C | 54 mm |
| April | 9°C | 38 mm |
| May | 13°C | 59 mm |
| June | 16°C | 63 mm |
| July | 18°C | 80 mm |
| August | 18°C | 83 mm |
| September | 15°C | 63 mm |
| October | 11°C | 71 mm |
| November | 7°C | 72 mm |
| December | 4°C | 79 mm |
Visiting
- Website: loosdrechtsplassengebied.nl
- Bathing water profile: STRAND DE STROOK, PEUTERBAD
- Coordinates: 52.16902, 5.05977 · 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 De Strook
- 1De Vier Elementen naturist campground · North HollandClothing optional
- 2Gravingen naturist campground · UtrechtClothing optional
- 3De Wilgenborgh naturist campground · UtrechtOfficial
- 4Gaasperplas nude beach · North HollandClothing optional
- 5Nudist beach nude beach · North HollandOfficial
- 6Naturistenterrein De Birk naturist campground · UtrechtOfficial
- 7Naturistenvereniging Chamavi naturist campground · FlevolandOfficial
- 8De Bessenhof naturist campground · South HollandClothing 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 De Strook clothing optional?
De Strook is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to NH Nieuws: Wijdemeren tevreden over eerste zomer van naaktstrand (8 Jan 2025). 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 Netherlands before you go.
Is the water clean at De Strook?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (STRAND DE STROOK, PEUTERBAD) was rated "Poor" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near De Strook?
The closest are De Vier Elementen (1.6 km (1 mi)), Gravingen (3.5 km (2.2 mi)) and De Wilgenborgh (13 km (8 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against NH Nieuws: Wijdemeren tevreden over eerste zomer van naaktstrand (8 Jan 2025) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.