Location
Germany
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Timmendorfer Strand
Timmendorfer Strand is one of the best-known seaside resorts on the Lübeck Bay coast of the Baltic, with a long, broad beach of fine pale sand and water that deepens very gradually, which makes it popular with families. The nude section is at the far northern end of the town's beach: the regional tourism board lists beach section 1, directly at the municipal boundary with Scharbeutz, as a designated FKK stretch. It sits close to the Ostsee-Therme and runs on into Scharbeutz's own FKK area, so the two towns effectively share a nude strip in the middle of an otherwise busy resort coastline. The nude section is calmer than the central promenade beaches, which are full of beach chairs, playground equipment and ball-game areas. The Baltic here has no real surf and only a small tidal range, so swimming is easy in summer. A dog beach is in section 3 near the Ostsee-Therme. Expect a mixed, mostly German crowd of couples, older regulars and some families on warm summer days.
Getting there
Timmendorfer Strand is about 20 km north of Lübeck off the A1 (exit Ratekau or Scharbeutz). For the FKK section, head to the northern end of the beach near the Ostsee-Therme on the Scharbeutz boundary; paid car parks serve the beach and the therme area. Regional trains stop at Timmendorfer Strand and Scharbeutz stations (Lübeck-Puttgarden line), each a 15-25 minute walk from the beach, and local buses run along the coast road. Access from the promenade is flat over sand; the beach is open at all times.
Amenities
Legal context
The Ostsee-Holstein regional tourism board lists an FKK beach section 'ausgewiesen' between Timmendorfer Strand and Scharbeutz at section 1, on the municipal boundary. Kurabgabe (resort tax) rules of the municipality apply to beach use in season. No specific conflicts or enforcement reports were found.
Naturism at Timmendorfer Strand sits under Germany's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Germany public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 54.0089, 10.7889
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
Where is the nude section at Timmendorfer Strand?
At the northern end of the beach, section 1, directly on the boundary with Scharbeutz near the Ostsee-Therme.
Is nudity officially allowed here?
Yes. The regional tourism board lists this section as a designated FKK beach section.
Is it good for families?
The beach shelves gently and the water is calm, so it suits children; the nude section is quieter than the central beaches.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. Timmendorfer Strand and Scharbeutz stations are on the Lübeck line, about a 15-25 minute walk from the beach.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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