Location
Czechia
Status
Informal / Traditional
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
July to August
About TATROVICE
The Tatrovice reservoir (Tatrovická přehrada) sits in the western Ore Mountains foothills north of Sokolov, in the Karlovy Vary region. It is fed by two clean streams, one from the Přebuz direction and one from the meadows, and its water is known for being clear and cold, around 19 °C in summer, reaching about 25 m deep by the dam. Officially it is a water-supply reservoir for the Sokolov coal company, so in hot, dry summers the level drops. The reservoir is best known regionally for its nude beach, a tradition that a 2009 newspaper report says began with the first holidaymakers and was tolerated even under communism. The nude beach itself is small, with stone walls and terraces that the regulars built and maintain themselves and sandy entries into the water; when it fills up, people spread onto the grassy meadows around it. Visitors in swimwear and without it share the shore. There are no formal facilities, only the cottages of local residents nearby.
Getting there
Cars cannot be driven to the water: there are designated parking places on all access roads, from which it is about a 10-minute walk to the shore, and drivers can also park below the dam. The reservoir is near the village of Tatrovice, north of Sokolov and south of Přebuz. We found no current public-transport details.
Amenities
Legal context
Czech law has no general ban on nudity; nude bathing in public becomes a problem only if it is judged to breach public order or offend others, which is a minor administrative offence rather than a crime. The reservoir is an industrial water supply and its nude beach is a long-standing informal tradition rather than a designation; we found no current official notice on bathing rules (2026).
Naturism at TATROVICE sits under Czechia's rules for traditional tolerance — custom more than statute.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 50.2767, 12.6845
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 Tatrovice an official nude beach?
No. It is a long-tolerated informal nude beach on a water-supply reservoir, used by both nude and clothed bathers.
Can I drive to the water?
No. Park at the designated places on the access roads or below the dam and walk about 10 minutes.
How warm is the water?
It is known for being cold, around 19 °C in summer, because it is fed by mountain streams and is deep.
Are there facilities?
None reported; bring what you need.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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