Location
Poland
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
late June to August
About Chałupy Naturist Beach
Chałupy, on the narrow Hel Peninsula north of Gdańsk, has Poland's best-known nude beach, on the open Baltic side of the spit between the villages of Chałupy and Kuźnica. Polish guides place the naturist stretch around beach entrance (zejście) 24. The beach is a long ribbon of fine, clean sand backed by a pine-covered dune, with clear but cool Baltic water that shelves gently; there is no shade and no kiosks or souvenir stalls on the nude section. Its fame goes back decades: press accounts date nude bathing here to around 1960, and Zbigniew Wodecki's 1980s hit 'Chałupy Welcome To' made the village a byword for nude sunbathing in Poland. Since other naturist beaches opened along the coast it is less packed than in its heyday, but it still draws large numbers in July and August, from couples and families to curious day-trippers. The bay side of the peninsula behind the village is a windsurfing and kitesurfing hub with campsites, so the area is lively in summer.
Getting there
Chałupy lies on road 216 along the Hel Peninsula, which is congested on summer weekends; trains on the Gdynia–Hel line stop at Chałupy station, and local buses run the same route. From the village or the campsites along the bay, cross the road and the forest belt to the numbered beach entrances on the sea side; the nude section is reported around entrance 24, toward Kuźnica. Paid seasonal parking is available in the village and at campsites (prices not confirmed). The final stretch is a short walk over the dune on sandy paths, not suitable for wheelchairs.
What visitors say
Writers describe the Chałupy nude beach as clean and sandy with clear water and no commercial distractions, and as a place with genuine history for Polish naturists. A recurring complaint is curious onlookers and gawkers wandering in from the textile beaches, especially at peak season. It is generally seen as less crowded than in past decades now that other Baltic nude beaches exist, but still busy in July and August.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Nude bathing is tolerated by long custom rather than by a published municipal designation; Poland has no general ban, but the petty-offences code can be applied to indecent behaviour. No current signage or ordinance for the Chałupy section was found (checked 2026).
Naturism at Chałupy Naturist Beach sits under Poland's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Full country law: Poland public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 54.7484, 18.5467
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 is the nude beach at Chałupy?
On the open-sea side of the Hel Peninsula between Chałupy and Kuźnica, reported around beach entrance 24.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. Trains and buses on the Gdynia–Hel route stop at Chałupy, and the beach is a short walk across the peninsula.
Are there facilities on the beach?
There are no stalls on the nude section; shops, food and toilets are in the village and campsites.
Why is Chałupy famous?
It is one of Poland's oldest nude beaches, and Zbigniew Wodecki's song 'Chałupy Welcome To' made it nationally known.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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