Location
Germany
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to early September
About Bergwitzsee
The Bergwitzsee is a 183-hectare lake south of Lutherstadt Wittenberg on the edge of the Dübener Heide nature park, created by flooding the former lignite mine Roberts Hoffnung. It reaches about 35 m deep and has an 8.2 km shoreline, mostly natural and wooded, with exceptionally clear water that has hosted diving championships. The lake has two FKK areas: one on the south-eastern shore and one on the peninsula at the southern end, opposite the village of Bergwitz. The main textile beach on the north shore has a wide sandy strip, beach volleyball, a nature playground, an open-air stage, paid toilets and a snack bar in a former lifeguard tower; another textile beach lies on the east shore, and there is a dog beach on the north-east shore and a horse access point in the south-east. The Bergwitzsee resort rents boats, canoes and bikes and offers camping, bungalows and floating holiday homes. Motorboats are not allowed. The water drops off quickly in places, so the lake is less suited to non-swimmers.
Getting there
The lake is reached from the B2 south of Wittenberg near Bergwitz (town of Kemberg). Paid car parks serve the beaches; from the north beach area, the FKK sections on the south-east shore and southern peninsula are reached on foot or by bike along shore paths through the woods. The Europaradweg R1 and the Berlin-Leipzig cycle route both pass the lake, making it easy to arrive by bike.
What visitors say
Visitors describe the Bergwitzsee as one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in the region, with enough room even in high summer thanks to the long wooded shoreline. The large FKK area across from Bergwitz is singled out as spacious, and an older report noted no problems with voyeurs. Families like the campsite, bungalows and boat hire. Downsides mentioned are paid parking and toilets, and steep drop-offs that make it tricky for non-swimmers.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The regional tourism board (WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg) lists nudist beaches on the south-eastern shore and the southern peninsula, separate from the textile beaches on the north and east shores. No problems with enforcement were reported.
Naturism at Bergwitzsee sits under Germany's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 51.7908, 12.5789
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the nude beaches at the Bergwitzsee?
On the south-eastern shore and on the peninsula at the southern end of the lake, opposite Bergwitz.
Is nude bathing official here?
Yes. The regional tourism board lists both FKK beaches alongside the textile and dog beaches.
Is there parking?
Yes, paid car parks are reached from the B2; the FKK sections are a walk or bike ride along the shore.
Is it good for children?
The north textile beach has a playground and facilities; on the FKK side the water deepens quickly in places, so keep an eye on non-swimmers.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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