Käringhålan
Käringhålan is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Halland, Sweden. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in February (2°C (36°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 17°C (63°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Skarpe Nord (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Käringhålan
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | 3°C | 98 mm |
| February | 0°C | 2°C | 71 mm |
| March | 2°C | 3°C | 60 mm |
| April | 6°C | 6°C | 52 mm |
| May | 11°C | 11°C | 63 mm |
| June | 15°C | 15°C | 90 mm |
| July | 17°C | 18°C | 100 mm |
| August | 17°C | 18°C | 109 mm |
| September | 14°C | 16°C | 80 mm |
| October | 9°C | 12°C | 108 mm |
| November | 5°C | 8°C | 95 mm |
| December | 2°C | 5°C | 105 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: SKARPENORD
- Coordinates: 57.10220, 12.24006 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Sweden?
- 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 Käringhålan
- 1Skarpe Nord nude beach · HallandOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 2Goda Hopp nude beach · HallandOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 3Kallbadet naturist park or area · Västra GötalandClothing optional
- 4Timmerviken nude beach · Västra GötalandClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Ålabodarna Nakenstrand nude beach · SkåneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Vibæk Strand nude beach · Central DenmarkToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 7Femmøller Strand nude beach · Central DenmarkToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 8Strandkær Strand nude beach · Central DenmarkToleratedSea 18°C in August
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 Käringhålan clothing optional?
Käringhålan is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Visit Varberg (Varbergs kommun): Strandpromenaden. 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 Sweden before you go.
How warm is the water at Käringhålan?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 2°C (36°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Käringhålan?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (SKARPENORD) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Käringhålan?
The closest are Skarpe Nord (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Goda Hopp (0.4 km (0.2 mi)) and Kallbadet (66 km (41 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Visit Varberg (Varbergs kommun): Strandpromenaden (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.