Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
May to September
About Bielefeld-Heppen: Park
A large park in the Bielefeld district of Heepen (the record's 'Heppen' is a misspelling), lying behind allotment gardens opposite the cycle racing track. It is a nude sunbathing spot, not a beach: there is no bathing water. According to nacktbaden.de, nude sunbathing on the open lawn in the front part of the park has been accepted by clothed visitors for several years, and the rear part has many sheltered corners where people sunbathe nude undisturbed. The crowd is mostly young. The information comes from a single undated report, so check the current situation locally.
Getting there
The park is in Heepen, on the eastern side of Bielefeld, opposite the Radrennbahn (cycle track) and reached past the allotment gardens. No specific parking or facilities information is available.
Legal context
Nude sunbathing here is an informal custom that other park users reportedly tolerate; Bielefeld has no designated nude area in this park, and the public-order rules of the city's green spaces apply.
Naturism at Bielefeld-Heppen: Park 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
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Approx. 52.0339, 8.5823
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at this spot?
No. It is a park lawn used for nude sunbathing; there is no bathing water.
Where in the park do people sunbathe nude?
On the open lawn in the front part and in sheltered corners at the back.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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