Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to September
About Burkheimer Baggersee
The Burkheimer Baggersee is a gravel-pit lake of about 5 hectares directly behind the Rhine dyke at Burkheim, a wine village of Vogtsburg on the western edge of the Kaiserstuhl, north-west of Breisach. It is a natural, unsupervised bathing lake with a sunbathing lawn and parking, water quality rated very good in recent tests, and access until 20:30; grilling is not allowed, and anglers say it is crowded with bathers in summer. Nude use is occasional. A nacktbaden.de contributor reports some nude bathing at the lake, with a shady lawn running along the north and west shores and a sandy section next to the gravel works buildings. Expect a mainly textile crowd and very limited parking on Sundays.
Getting there
Take the B31 from Freiburg towards Breisach, then the minor road to Burkheim; the lake lies just behind the Rhine dyke west of the village. There is a car park, but spaces run short on summer Sundays. Some parts of the shore are reached only by small, overgrown paths leading to little bays.
Amenities
Legal context
No nude area is designated; nude use is occasional and informal according to a single user report. The lake is an unsupervised bathing water with access until 20:30 and a grilling ban.
Naturism at Burkheimer Baggersee 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. 48.0936, 7.5812
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 there a nude area at the Burkheimer Baggersee?
No designated area; a visitor reports occasional nude bathing, mainly on the shady lawns of the north and west shores.
Is there a lifeguard?
No, the lake is unsupervised.
Is parking a problem?
Yes, on summer Sundays the car park fills up quickly.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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