Location
Germany
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to September
About Carwitzer See
The Carwitzer See is one of the clear, deep lakes of the Feldberger Seenlandschaft in south-eastern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, next to the village of Carwitz where the writer Hans Fallada lived. The nude bathing area is on the Bohnenwerder, a wooded island-peninsula reached on foot from the village over a hill and a small bridge. Naturists have used it since at least 2000, and visitor reports say that nude bathers spread across the whole Bohnenwerder while clothed visitors are rare. The first and largest spot is a big meadow climbing up a slope, popular with families and groups; two smaller lawns with reasonable water entry lie further on, and the spot at the northern tip is the quietest. Elsewhere the shore is lined with large boulders. The water gets deep within a few metres and stays cool even in hot weather. There are no facilities at all on the Bohnenwerder. The area lies in a protected landscape, so stick to existing paths and take rubbish home.
Getting there
Drive via Feldberg to Carwitz, pass the Fallada house, then walk over a hill and a small bridge onto the Bohnenwerder. Parking in Carwitz is limited, and the walk from the car to the bathing spots is about 1.5 km, which visitors find tiring in summer heat. Arriving by bike or by canoe across the lake is easier. Paths are unpaved and hilly and not suitable for wheelchairs. There are no toilets, kiosks or shade structures on the Bohnenwerder itself.
What visitors say
Regulars praise the very clear, cool water and the setting, and say the Bohnenwerder is used almost entirely by nude bathers. The main meadow gets busy on sunny weekends and during school holidays, but the two smaller spots and especially the northern tip stay calm. One 2006 report complained about local sightseers and canoeists gawping; a later report disputed this. Practical tips: come by bike or canoe, bring everything you need, and expect rocky entries away from the main lawns.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
No official FKK designation for the Bohnenwerder was found; nude bathing is a long-standing tolerated custom reported since 2000. The area lies in a protected landscape within the Feldberger Seenlandschaft, so local nature-conservation rules (paths, fires, camping) apply. An official bathing-water profile for a different Carwitzer See site at Thomsdorf notes no FKK there.
Naturism at Carwitzer See 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. 53.3015, 13.4541
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 exactly is the nude area?
On the Bohnenwerder, the wooded peninsula next to Carwitz, reached over a hill and a small bridge. Nude bathers use the whole peninsula; the large meadow is the busiest and the northern tip the quietest.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes, families and groups gather on the large meadow at the first bathing spot. The water deepens quickly, so watch small children.
Where do I park?
In Carwitz village, where spaces are limited; it is about 1.5 km on foot from there.
Are there toilets or a kiosk?
No, there are no facilities on the Bohnenwerder.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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