Location
Netherlands
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About FKK naturisten /naakt strand van hier af richting het zuiden
Katwijk's nude beach is the quiet stretch of sand south of Katwijk aan Zee in South Holland, continuing into the northern beach of neighbouring Wassenaar. Nude recreation runs from beach pole 89.250 southward; the name of the record, roughly 'naturists from here toward the south', describes it well. The beach is not officially designated, so there are no signs, but the Dutch naturist federation NFN lists it as suitable for nude recreation and it has a steady naturist following. It is a wide, clean North Sea sand beach backed by the high Berkheide dunes, far from the resort boulevard, and rarely crowded; visitors rate the space and the swimming and some call it a good beach for first-time naturists. On quiet days it is wise to settle near other nude visitors rather than alone. There are no facilities on the nude stretch, not even bins according to some reviews; the beach pavilions are back at the southern end of the boulevard. Some reviewers report litter and men behaving inappropriately in the dunes, so stay on the beach.
Getting there
By car, park at the southern end of Katwijk (around the Boulevard Zuid area) and walk about 2 km south along the beach. By bus, the Boulevard-Zuid stop in Katwijk is about 1.5 km from the nude stretch. Cyclists can use the bike park at beach exit 55, which leads straight down to the nude section; the exit is steep and not wheelchair accessible. The beach can also be reached from Wassenaarse Slag to the south, but Katwijk is quicker. Entry is free.
What visitors say
Reviewers praise a broad, quiet beach with lots of room and good swimming, and several find it relaxed enough for beginners. The recurring negatives are the lack of any facilities, poor toilets back at the boulevard, difficult access for people with limited mobility, litter, and men cruising in the dunes. Overall ratings are middling: good beach, weak infrastructure.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Under Dutch criminal law (art. 430a Sr) nudity is only an offence in places not suitable for it or where a municipality has banned it, so nude recreation is lawful on designated beaches and on quiet beaches judged suitable. Katwijk has not designated this beach (NFN BlootKompas, 2026), so it is unsigned, but it is regarded as suitable and nude recreation is long established.
Naturism at FKK naturisten /naakt strand van hier af richting het zuiden sits under Netherlands's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Netherlands public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 52.1874, 4.3752
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 the Katwijk nude beach official?
No. It is not designated and has no signs, but nude recreation is accepted from beach pole 89.250 southward.
Where does the nude section start?
At beach pole 89.250 south of Katwijk; beach exit 55 comes down right onto it.
Are there facilities?
None on the nude stretch. Bring food and drink; pavilions are at the southern end of the boulevard.
Who do I call about nuisance?
In an emergency call 112; for nuisance, the police non-emergency number 0900-8844.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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