Location
Germany
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to August
About Erholungspark Pirkau "Mondsee
The Mondsee lies in the Erholungspark Mondsee (also called Freizeitpark Hohenpirkau) at Sonnenweg 1 near Hohenmölsen, in the south of Saxony-Anhalt about 30 km south-west of Leipzig. It is a flooded former opencast lignite pit, named for its crescent shape, now surrounded by a recultivated landscape with an 8-hectare sunbathing lawn, a campground and a lido run by a municipal association. Sources give the water area as between 25 and 36 hectares, the shoreline as 2.5 km and the depth as up to 11 m. Swimmers praise the very clear water. The front of the lake by the entrance is the textile beach with the water rescue station and shallow margins suited to small children. The nude area begins beyond the log-cabin restaurant and runs along the south shore: a large FKK section of natural sand and grass with sheltered bays between reeds, trees and bushes, entered through narrow gaps in the reed belt. A large dog beach is kept separate. Visitors describe a mixed crowd of families, couples and singles of all ages. Table tennis, volleyball and badminton are offered on site.
Getting there
Drive to Sonnenweg 1, 06679 Hohenmölsen (Ortsteil Pirkau); the park is signposted from Hohenmölsen and lies south-west of Leipzig, reached via the B176 and A9/A38. There is a car park at the entrance; a combined entry and parking charge applies (a visitor reported 3.50 EUR per day in 2011; the current fee schedule is published as a PDF on the operator site). Public transport is limited to regional buses to Hohenmölsen. From the entrance walk along the textile beach past the log-cabin restaurant to the FKK section; paths are level sand and grass.
What visitors say
Reports over many years are positive: visitors single out the clear, clean water of the former pit, the natural sand-and-grass shore and the quiet, sheltered spots between the reeds at the back of the FKK section. The crowd is described as mixed in age, with families, couples and singles, and the log-cabin restaurant near the start of the nude area gets good mentions. Some note that you have to walk past the textile beach to reach it. Little recent detailed review material was found, so check current entry fees with the park.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The operator's own beach page describes a designated, marked FKK area, and the Leipzig Region tourism board lists a nudist area at the park (2026). Nudity is limited to that section; the front beach is textile. Entry is charged under the park's Entgeltordnung, and the house and bathing rules apply.
Naturism at Erholungspark Pirkau "Mondsee sits under Germany's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 51.1351, 12.1301
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 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 FKK area at the Mondsee?
On the south shore, starting past the log-cabin restaurant; the front beach by the entrance is textile.
Do I have to pay?
Yes. Entry and parking are charged under the park's fee schedule; check the current Entgeltordnung on the operator's website.
Is the nude area family-friendly?
Yes. Families use it, and the shallow textile beach and lifeguard station are close by.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs have a separate dog beach; they are not meant for the FKK lawn.
Sources
- Mondsee recreation park in Hohenmölsen (Leipzig Region tourism) Official
- Erholungspark Mondsee (operator) Official
- Erholungspark Mondsee - Aktiv im Wasser (operator) Official
- Erholungspark Mondsee - Entgeltordnung (operator) Official
- Hohenmölsen: Freizeitpark Hohenpirkau (nacktbaden.de)
- Mondsee Hohenmölsen (seen.de)
- Erholungspark Mondsee in Hohenmölsen (kindaling)
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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