Location
Germany
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
Mid-May to mid-August
About Bredenbeker Teich
The Bredenbeker Teich, known locally as the Bredsche, is a natural lake of about 35 hectares and up to 3 m deep between Ammersbek and Ahrensburg, just north of Hamburg's Volksdorf district. Its shoreline of around 6 km is reed-fringed and wooded; the Ahrensburg author Waldemar Bonsels spent much of his childhood here, and the lake is linked with his Maya the Bee stories. A small lido on the north shore operates from mid-May to mid-August with a snack van, a parent-and-child area and a designated FKK beach, as described by Hamburg's tourism board; a club-run campsite sits beside it. Older nacktbaden.de reports describe the front of the lake with its small sandy beach as often crowded, and a path past it leading to a reed-lined section with small sunbathing nests and a little island where almost everyone was nude. Important: Hamburg Tourism notes that swimming was not permitted in 2022 under Schleswig-Holstein's bathing safety rules, with the operator hoping for a change; check the current status before you go.
Getting there
The lake lies between Ammersbek-Hoisbüttel and Ahrensburg; two forest paths lead to it from Ahrensburg, and Hamburg-Volksdorf (U1) is about 3 km away. Cars can reach the lido and campsite area on the north shore, where an entrance fee per car has historically been charged. Within the lido, walk past the sandy front beach and follow the path to the reed-lined section and FKK area.
What visitors say
Older reports describe the sandy front beach as often crowded and the reed-lined part beyond it as relaxed, with small private nests in the reeds and a mixed-age nude crowd on fine days. Visitors valued the natural setting and good water quality, while the entry charge per car was seen as fair for a natural lake. Recent visitor information is scarce, largely because of the 2022 swimming restriction.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The north-shore lido includes a designated FKK beach according to Hamburg Tourism. The same source states that swimming was not allowed in 2022 under the bathing safety regulation; no later confirmation that swimming has resumed was found, so check with the operator.
Naturism at Bredenbeker Teich 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. 53.6809, 10.1912
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
Is there an official FKK area at the Bredenbeker Teich?
Yes. Hamburg Tourism lists an FKK beach within the north-shore lido, which opens from mid-May to mid-August.
Can you swim there?
Swimming was not permitted in 2022 under the bathing safety rules; confirm the current situation with the lido before visiting.
How do I get there from Hamburg?
Take the U1 to Volksdorf and cycle or walk about 3 km, or drive to the lido on the north shore.
Is it suitable for families?
The lido has a parent-and-child area alongside the FKK beach.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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