Location
Germany
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to August
About Freiburg: Silbersee
The Silbersee is a small bathing lake in Hochdorf, on the northern edge of Freiburg im Breisgau, next to the Breisgau Camping am Silbersee campsite on Seestraße. The lake is about 100 m from the campsite and has a large sunbathing lawn along the water. Part of that lawn is set aside for nude bathing and screened off from the rest by a privacy fence, so nude and clothed visitors use separate sections of the same shore. One campsite guide also says the FKK section has its own sanitary facilities. The water is monitored as an EU bathing water and has been rated excellent for five consecutive years, according to data reported to the European Environment Agency. A kiosk sells snacks and basics, though reviewers note it is not always open, and the Gasthaus Breisgau am See restaurant is close by. The Tunisee, another lake with its own campsite, is less than half a kilometre away. Part of the site is set aside for dog owners, and dogs may only use marked paths to the lake.
Getting there
The lake is in Freiburg-Hochdorf at Seestraße 20-22, next to the campsite, in the flat Rhine plain northwest of the city. The nearest public transport stop is about 1.5 km away. The final stretch is a flat walk or bike ride. Our sources do not give parking or admission details for day visitors, so check with the campsite before arriving by car. Paths to the lawn are level.
Amenities
Legal context
The FKK section is a screened part of the lakeside lawn set aside by the site and described in campsite guides (seen 2026). We found no city of Freiburg statement on it. Nudity outside the screened section is not covered.
Naturism at Freiburg: Silbersee 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. 48.0630, 7.8165
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 FKK area at the Silbersee?
A part of the lakeside lawn, screened off from the rest of the lawn by a privacy fence.
Is the water clean?
It is an EU-monitored bathing water rated excellent in recent years.
Is there food?
A kiosk sells snacks (not always open), and Gasthaus Breisgau am See is nearby.
Can I bring a dog?
Part of the site is set aside for dog owners, and dogs must stay on marked paths to the lake.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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