Nude Beaches and Naturist Places near Gothenburg
There are 7 clothing-optional places within 70 km (43 mi) of Gothenburg, Västra Götaland: 4 nude beaches, 1 naturist campground, 1 naturist sauna or spa, 1 naturist park or area. 3 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Gothenburg. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 7 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1Kallbadet naturist park or area · Västra Götaland9 km (5.6 mi) south-west of GothenburgClothing optional
- 2Smithska uddens nakenbad naturist sauna or spa · Västra Götaland · best February to May12 km (7.4 mi) south-west of GothenburgClothing optional
- 3Timmerviken nude beach · Västra Götaland17 km (10 mi) west of GothenburgClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Göteborgs Friluftsförening naturist campground · Västra Götaland17 km (10 mi) west of GothenburgClothing optional
- 5Käringhålan nude beach · Halland69 km (43 mi) south of GothenburgOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 6Skarpe Nord nude beach · Halland69 km (43 mi) south of GothenburgOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 7Goda Hopp nude beach · Halland70 km (43 mi) south of GothenburgOfficialSea 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 there a nude beach near Gothenburg?
Yes. 4 clothing-optional beaches lie within 70 km (43 mi) of Gothenburg. The closest is Timmerviken, about 17 km (10 mi) west of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Gothenburg?
Kallbadet, a naturist park or area about 9 km (5.6 mi) south-west of Gothenburg in a straight line. Its status: clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Gothenburg?
Yes: Käringhålan, Skarpe Nord, Goda Hopp are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Gothenburg?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 18°C (65°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.
This list also covers Mölndal, Partille, Lerum, Alingsås, Kungälv, Björlanda, Kungsbacka, Mölnlycke.