Location
Netherlands
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to September
About Naaktstrand(je) Brielse Meer
The Brielse Meer nude beach is a designated naturist area on the north shore of the Brielse Meer (also called Brielse Maas), a former arm of the Maas closed off in 1950 that is now a long recreation lake north of Brielle in South Holland. The site, on the Zoom Oost section off the Visserijweg near Zwartewaal, covers about 1.5 hectares: a large lawn with scattered trees for shade, two small sandy beaches for getting into the water, a volleyball court and a table tennis table. The water is shallow (about 1.5 m) with a gently sloping bottom, and a buoy line marks the swimming area; nude swimming is only allowed inside it, as boats pass close by. Regular visitors set up a volunteer foundation, SONBM, which helps maintain the site and occasionally asks for donations, and in 2011 they successfully fought cuts to mowing. There is a toilet building with a tap, but no food or drink, so bring your own.
Getting there
Drive to the Visserijweg on the north shore of the Brielse Meer between Rozenburg and Zwartewaal; free parking is about 100 m from the beach and there is bike parking at the site. The nearest bus stop (Rozenburg, Volgerweg) is about 4 km away. The site is flat and listed as accessible for people with reduced mobility.
What visitors say
Most reviewers describe a relaxed, well-kept and fairly family-friendly lawn with good shade and easy water entry, helped by the volunteer foundation. Recurring complaints are inconsistent toilet cleaning and opening hours, and several reviews mention sexual behaviour or unwanted approaches in parts of the grounds, which the volunteers urge visitors to report.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
This is an officially designated and signposted nude recreation area in the municipality of Brielle; nudity is allowed on the site and nude swimming only within the buoyed area. In 2020 the municipality acted to end sex parties in the car park, and reports of nuisance go to the police on 0900-8844.
Naturism at Naaktstrand(je) Brielse Meer sits under Netherlands's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Netherlands public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 51.8909, 4.2223
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 it an official nude beach?
Yes, it is a designated, signposted nude recreation area on the north shore of the Brielse Meer.
Is it suitable for families?
It is listed as child-friendly, with a lawn, shallow water and a buoyed swimming area.
Are there toilets?
Yes, a toilet building with a water tap; there is no food or drink.
Where can I swim?
Only inside the buoyed swimming area, as boats pass close to the shore.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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