Location
Czechia
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to August
About ČELÁKOVICE, písník
The Čelákovice sandpits, known as the Malvíny pits, are a cluster of flooded former gravel and sand workings in the Elbe floodplain between Čelákovice and Lázně Toušeň, about 30 km north-east of Prague. They are an undeveloped, free swimming area: there are generally no food stalls or toilets, just water, sandy and grassy banks and scrub. A 2021 CNN Prima News guide to swimming spots near Prague notes that one of the pits has an unofficial nudist beach. We found no signage or description of exactly which bank the nude bathers use, so ask locally or look for where others are bathing nude. Bring water and everything else you need, as nothing is sold on site.
Getting there
Drive to the south-east edge of Čelákovice; the recommended parking is at the south-east edge of the sandpit, by the road that continues from Na Nábřeží street. Parking and entry were free in 2021. Čelákovice has a railway station from Prague; the pits are a walk or cycle from town. Paths around the pits are unpaved.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity is not illegal in itself in Czechia; it can be prosecuted only as a misdemeanour against public order (offending public decency) or under site rules, and many lakes and sandpits tolerate nude bathing in customary areas. The Čelákovice pits have no designated naturist area; CNN Prima News (2021) calls the nude beach unofficial.
Naturism at ČELÁKOVICE, písník sits under Czechia's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 50.1739, 14.7281
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 nudist beach at Čelákovice?
Yes, informally: a 2021 CNN Prima News guide says one of the Malvíny sandpits has an unofficial nudist beach. It is not signed.
Where do I park?
At the south-east edge of the sandpit near the road continuing from Na Nábřeží street; parking was free.
Are there toilets or food?
Generally not. Bring your own supplies.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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