Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to August
About Augsburg: Kaisersee
The Kaisersee is a small gravel-pit lake on Augsburg's northern edge, on the boundary with Gersthofen. It lies north of the A8 Augsburg-Ost junction, west of the Augsburg airfield and east of the city's former landfill hill. It was dug in 1936–37 and covers about 4 ha. It is roughly 300 m long and 200 m wide, reaches about 4 m deep, and has a narrow peninsula. Fields surround it, but a 3–10 m belt of trees and shrubs screens the water from view. There are no big lawns, only small overgrown clearings and niches along the shore. The peninsula and these pockets are where people settle. The lake is an unofficial FKK spot: a German encyclopedia entry says nude bathers clearly outnumber clothed ones, and angling reviews from 2024–2026 complain about the nudists. The Lechfischereiverein Augsburg has owned the lake since 2010 and stocks it heavily, so anglers and bathers share the shore. The lake made international news in 2016 when an angler's line hooked a nude swimmer. Expect regular light-aircraft noise from the airfield.
Getting there
The lake is reached from Mühlhauser Straße (St 2035) and Gersthofer Straße (St 2381) in north Augsburg. There is no car park: visitors leave cars along the edges of the two state roads. From there, short informal paths through the tree belt lead to the shore. Cycling from Augsburg's northern districts is a practical alternative. We found no information on a direct bus stop. There are no toilets, kiosk or bins, so bring water and take rubbish home.
What visitors say
Nude bathers describe the Kaisersee as a long-established, mostly nude lake with secluded spots in the bushes and on the peninsula. Anglers who fish it, often in the same summer hours, are less positive: several 2024–2026 reviews call the nudist crowd tiresome, and one reports being insulted by a nude couple. Others say the lake is only quiet in bad weather. Expect no facilities and some aircraft noise.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The Kaisersee is not an official bathing site and has no FKK designation by the city (2026). Nude bathing is long-standing and tolerated. Germany has no general ban on public nudity; nude bathing outside signposted FKK areas is a grey zone that depends on local bylaws and on whether other visitors take offence. The owner is an angling club, and friction between anglers and nude bathers is reported in 2024–2026 reviews.
Naturism at Augsburg: Kaisersee sits under Germany's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
View on interactive map
Approx. 48.4192, 10.9176
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
More in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Is nude bathing allowed at the Kaisersee?
It is not officially designated, but nude bathing is long-established and tolerated. Nude bathers usually outnumber clothed visitors.
Where can I park?
There is no car park. People park along the edges of Mühlhauser Straße and Gersthofer Straße.
Are there toilets or a kiosk?
No. There is no lifeguard, kiosk, toilet or waste bin.
Will there be anglers?
Yes. The lake is owned and fished by the Lechfischereiverein Augsburg, so keep clear of fishing lines when swimming.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
Members’ reviews
Write a review →Loading member reviews…