Location
Germany
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to August
About Filzteich
The Filzteich is a reservoir on the edge of Schneeberg in the western Erzgebirge, built in 1483-1485 and often called the oldest dam in Saxony. At about 542 m above sea level, it covers around 17 ha and is no more than about 3.8 m deep, so it warms up faster than most mountain lakes. Today it is run as the Naturbad Strandbad Filzteich, a paid lakeside lido with lawns, a fenced swimming area watched by the Wasserwacht, an 85 m water slide, a diving tower, pedal and rowing boats for hire, a playground, kiosks and a beer garden. Within the lido there is a separate FKK area, listed in Saxony's official bathing-water profile and by the operator, so nude sunbathing is part of the normal offer rather than a fringe practice. The FKK section is a lawn area set apart from the main textile meadows; the sources do not mark its exact position, so ask at the entrance. The water is a monitored EU bathing water. Dogs are not allowed.
Getting there
The lido is at Am Filzteich 3, 08289 Schneeberg (Lindenau area). There is a car park next to the lake; fees and capacity are not published. Schneeberg has regional bus connections; check the VMS journey planner for the stop nearest the lake. Entry is through the Strandbad gate, with paid admission in season (listed at 3.50 euros for adults and 1.25 euros for children; check current prices). Inside, paths over level lawns lead to the FKK area.
Amenities
Legal context
The Free State of Saxony's bathing-water profile for the Filzteich lists a separated FKK area (abgeteilter FKK-Bereich) among the facilities of the supervised bathing site, and the operator advertises it. Nudity is expected only within that section; the rest of the lido is textile. The profile was last reviewed in 2018, so confirm the area is still in use.
Naturism at Filzteich 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. 50.6252, 12.4899
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
Is there an official nude area at the Filzteich?
Yes. The Strandbad Filzteich has a separate FKK section, listed in Saxony's bathing-water profile and by the operator. Nudity is limited to that section.
Do I have to pay?
Yes, the lido charges admission in season, listed at 3.50 euros for adults and 1.25 euros for children; check current prices before visiting.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The lido has a children's pool, slides and a playground, and the swimming area is supervised by the Wasserwacht at busy times.
Can I bring my dog?
No, dogs are not allowed at the lake.
When is it open?
It opens for the summer season; in the main season (roughly June to August) hours have been listed as 8:00 to 20:00, depending on weather.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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