Location
Germany
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to early September
About Binsfeldsee
The Binsfeld is a cluster of gravel lakes in the Rhine meadows between Speyer and Otterstadt, below the A61. The main Binsfeldsee covers about 20 hectares and is up to 19 m deep; general public use has been permitted by ordinance since 2004, with a sandy beach, kiosk, bistro, beach volleyball and toilets on the north side. The nude area is a long peninsula reached by walking past the textile beach; it is signed 'FKK-Bereich' and set aside entirely for nude use. It has a hilly lawn hidden behind shrubs and small trees, with spots on both sides of the peninsula. The bank drops off steeply along most of it, which is not ideal for small children, but at the far end there are shallow pools. The crowd is mixed: singles, couples and families. Regulars report a friendly atmosphere, but it can get very crowded on Sundays. Reports also mention a second, unofficial nude lake near the car park, where the area towards the motorway is frequented by men and sexual activity in the bushes has prompted complaints.
Getting there
Leave the B9 (Ludwigshafen-Speyer) at the Otterstadt exit and take the second paved field road to the right, not the hotel access, to reach the car park. The city lists two paid car parks: one about 150 m south-west of the lake under the A61, another about 500 m north-east; a fee of 2.50 EUR per day was reported. From the car park walk along the paved path to the textile beach, then continue left past it onto the FKK peninsula. Toilets and food are at the textile beach.
What visitors say
Visitors generally like the FKK peninsula: clean water, a pleasant community feel among regulars and plenty of hidden spots, with comments from 2018 calling it like a holiday. Complaints concern litter in hot summers, crowding on Sundays, steep banks for children and distant toilets. Several reports warn that the area towards the motorway at the neighbouring lake attracts men who harass women, so women alone should stay on the main FKK peninsula.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Bathing in the Binsfeldsee has been permitted under a 2004 legal ordinance; the city's official bathing-water profile does not mention the FKK peninsula, which is signed on site as an FKK area. Public sexual activity reported at the second lake is illegal under §183 StGB and is not part of the naturist area.
Naturism at Binsfeldsee sits under Germany's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
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. 49.3576, 8.4574
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
Where is the FKK area at the Binsfeld?
On the long peninsula past the textile beach of the Binsfeldsee, signed 'FKK-Bereich'.
How much does parking cost?
Both car parks charge; about 2.50 EUR per day has been reported.
Is it suitable for children?
The FKK peninsula has steep banks, but shallow pools at its far end; families use it, and the textile beach is gentler.
Are there toilets?
Yes, at the textile beach on the north side, together with a kiosk and bistro.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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