Location
Germany
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Pebble
Best season
June to early September
About FKK Bereich - Strandbad Horn "Hörnle
Strandbad Horn, known locally as the Hörnle, is Konstanz's big free lido at the tip of the Bodanrück peninsula on Lake Constance, set in the Lorettowald woods. With more than 50,000 m² of lawn and some 600 m of shoreline it is often called the largest bathing beach on the Bodensee, and entry is free. Within it is a fenced FKK area screened from the rest of the bath by a hedge and a row of shrubs, with a few changing cubicles and a shower. Naturists also spread onto an unmown strip of meadow directly on the lakeshore, which is not screened from the public footpath that runs between the FKK lawn and the water, so walkers and clothed bathers pass close by. The shore is coarse pebbles rather than sand, and water shoes help. The rest of the Hörnle has a children's pool and playground, beach volleyball and badminton courts, table tennis, swimming rafts, SUP rental and the Hörnle café-restaurant and kiosk, all in the textile area. Crowds are mixed in age and gender, and on warm holiday weekends the FKK section fills up.
Getting there
The Hörnle is at Eichhornstraße 100, 78464 Konstanz. City bus line 5 runs to the 'Strandbad Horn' stop, and the lakeside is easy to reach by bike. Inside, walk across the main lawn to the hedged FKK section; the public lakeside path passes between the FKK lawn and the water. The lawns are flat, but the coarse pebble shore makes getting into the water awkward for people with limited mobility. The bath is open-access and free.
What visitors say
Visitors like that the Hörnle is free, large and leafy, with a well-kept, screened nude lawn and good facilities nearby. The most common complaints are the coarse pebble shore, the lack of screening between the lakeside meadow and the public footpath, and the busy crowds on hot weekends. Naturist directories describe a mixed, relaxed crowd and many nude bathers on holiday weekends.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Nudity is limited to the hedged FKK section of the municipal lido and the adjoining lakeside meadow used by naturists; the rest of the Hörnle is textile. No City of Konstanz page describing the FKK area was found, although tourism and lake portals consistently list it (checked 2026).
Naturism at FKK Bereich - Strandbad Horn "Hörnle sits under Germany's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
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. 47.6681, 9.2160
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 nude area at Strandbad Horn in Konstanz?
Yes. A hedged FKK section with a few changing cubicles and a shower sits inside the free Hörnle lido, and naturists also use the meadow along the shore.
Does it cost anything?
No, entry to the whole Strandbad Horn is free.
How do I get there?
Take Konstanz bus line 5 to the 'Strandbad Horn' stop, or cycle along the lake.
What is the shore like?
Coarse pebbles, so water shoes are a good idea.
Is it private?
The hedged lawn is screened, but a public footpath runs between it and the water.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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