Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Adults only
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to September
About Burgweiher
The Burgsee is a small gravel lake at Natternberg on the south-west edge of Deggendorf, close to the Elypso leisure pool and the Deggendorf sailing club, listed by seen.de as the Burgsee or Badesee Natternberg after the castle hill nearby. It is a simple bathing water with no facilities and is also an angling water. Nude bathing reports on nacktbaden.de (filed under the Hackerweiher name) describe a wild, overgrown lake on the shore opposite the Elypso, reached past the sailing club, where in 2006 nude bathing took place along the whole shore: younger mixed visitors at the front, older couples in the middle and men only at the far end. A 2008 report says nudity is merely tolerated on what is fishing land, that the spot had become heavily male and cruisy with occasional trouble with voyeurs, and that the water sometimes smelled. A reply the same year disagreed, saying voyeurs were driven off and many lone women sunbathed there without issue. No newer reports were found.
Getting there
From Deggendorf head towards the Elypso pool through Fischerdorf; at Natternberg turn left into the road before the Elypso, pass the sailing club, then turn right into a gravel track just after the club entrance and park. Walk about 200 m along the gravel track to the lake. No facilities on the lake; the Elypso and its car park are nearby.
What visitors say
Reports from 2006-2008 disagree. Fans called it the best nude bathing spot around Deggendorf, wild and romantic, with a gay men's corner at the far end out of sight of the front area. Critics said it had become dominated by men and voyeurs, unsuitable for couples and families, crowded at times and with water that sometimes smelled. No recent first-hand reports were found.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
There is no official nude area; a 2008 report describes nude bathing as merely tolerated on fishing land. Reports from 2008 mention voyeur problems and police being called on occasion.
Naturism at Burgweiher 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. 48.8147, 12.9167
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
Is nude bathing allowed here?
It is not official; reports describe it as tolerated on angling land. No recent confirmation was found.
Is it suitable for couples or families?
Reports from 2008 are split; several say the spot became dominated by single men, with voyeur problems.
How do I get there?
Drive towards the Elypso at Natternberg, pass the sailing club, park on the gravel track and walk about 200 m.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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