Location
Czechia
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to August
About Naturistická nuda pláž Velké Dářko
Velké Dářko is the largest pond in the Vysočina highlands, a large body of water in the Žďárské vrchy hills north of Žďár nad Sázavou, with forest along much of its shore. The naturist beach is on the east shore near the village of Škrdlovice, on a mostly sandy stretch backed by woods. It is one of the best-known naturist spots in the Czech Republic, and CzechTourism's Kudy z nudy portal ranks it among the ten most popular. Nude bathing has gone on here since about the 1980s. For a period naturists were kept off this stretch and officially moved to the end of the campsite by the dam, toward a bay, but hardly anyone used that spot, and the east-shore beach came back into use. The main textile facilities are at the Velké Dářko campsite and the dam, where there is parking and the main walking junction. The nude beach itself has little more than sand, trees and water.
Getting there
Velké Dářko is north of Žďár nad Sázavou, by the village of Škrdlovice. Parking is at the campsite on the east end of the dam, which is also the main hiking junction for the area. From there, walk along the shore paths to the sandy east-shore beach by the forest. For public transport to Škrdlovice, check the IDOS planner. Entry is free. The beach is reached on natural forest and shore tracks, so it is not suited to wheelchairs.
Amenities
Legal context
CzechTourism's Kudy z nudy describes the east-shore beach as a long-standing naturist beach (seen 2026). It also notes that naturists were once officially moved to a spot by the campsite, which went unused, before the east shore came back into use. We found no current municipal designation. Czech law does not ban nudity as such.
Naturism at Naturistická nuda pláž Velké Dářko sits under Czechia's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 49.6367, 15.9058
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 naturist beach at Velké Dářko?
On the east shore near Škrdlovice, on a sandy stretch along the forest.
Is there an entry fee?
No. The beach is free to use.
Where do I park?
At the campsite by the dam or in Škrdlovice, then walk along the shore to the east bank.
Is it popular?
Yes. Kudy z nudy ranks it among the ten most popular naturist sites in the Czech Republic, so expect company on hot weekends.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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