Location
Germany
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Godnasee
The Godnasee is a quiet forest lake of about 18.5 hectares in Kehrigk, a district of Storkow in Brandenburg's Oder-Spree lake country, just north of Alt-Schadow. It sits on the southern edge of the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park, bordering the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. The lake is roughly 720 metres long and 250 metres wide, up to about 7 metres deep, and largely lined with reeds. According to German Wikipedia it is designated as an FKK (nude) bathing lake and the people who swim there are almost all naturists. The main place to lie out is a fairly large, shaded sandy area on the south shore; elsewhere there are only a few small, partly overgrown spots. There are no toilets, kiosk or other facilities at the water, so bring food and drink and take rubbish home. The lake is also a commercial fishing water run by the Richter fishery (pike, zander, carp, eel, perch), so expect anglers.
Getting there
The Godnasee can only be reached on forest paths; there is no road to the shore. Approach from Alt-Schadow (bus) or ride a bike from Wendisch Rietz railway station. The long-distance 66-Seen-Wanderweg passes close to the western shore, and another trail runs over the hills above the east shore. Parking near the lake is not documented, so plan for a walk or bike ride on sandy forest tracks; not suitable for wheelchairs.
Amenities
Legal context
Public nudity is not a criminal offence in Germany in itself; it can be fined as an administrative offence (Belästigung der Allgemeinheit, § 118 OWiG) where it causes a public nuisance, and municipalities can regulate it in bathing bylaws. Wikipedia calls the Godnasee a designated FKK bathing lake, but we found no municipal or Land document confirming a designation; official tourism pages list it only as a fishing lake.
Naturism at Godnasee 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. 52.1353, 13.9701
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 nude bathing normal at the Godnasee?
Yes; German Wikipedia describes it as an FKK bathing lake used almost entirely by naturists.
Are there toilets or a kiosk?
No. There are no facilities at the lake, so bring supplies and take rubbish away.
Where is the best place to lie out?
The shaded sandy area on the south shore is the main sunbathing spot.
How do I get there?
On foot or by bike along forest paths, from Alt-Schadow or from Wendisch Rietz station.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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