Location
Austria
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
June to August
About Weikerlsee FKK-Bereich
The Weikerlsee is a pair of groundwater lakes in Pichling in the south-east of Linz, formed around 1940 and next to the solarCity housing district. Only the Kleiner Weikerlsee is open for bathing; swimming in the larger lake is banned for nature conservation, and only walking is allowed there. On the small lake, Linz Tourismus places the textile beach in the southern part and the FKK area to the north. The Land Oberösterreich lists the FKK section as a monitored bathing site, with a flat gravel entry into the water marked off by a steel railing. The lake was enlarged in 2000 when solarCity was built, and a 69-metre foot and cycle bridge crosses its narrowest point. There are lawns for sunbathing, playgrounds and a beach bar on the textile side. Entry is free, and dogs are not allowed.
Getting there
Take tram line 2 to the Solar City terminus, about 30 minutes from central Linz, then walk roughly 12 minutes to the lake. There is parking near the tram terminus for drivers. Paths to the lawns are flat. The FKK area is on the north shore of the small lake; the large lake next door is closed to bathing. No entry fee; no dogs.
Amenities
Legal context
The City of Linz provides a designated FKK area on the north shore of the Kleiner Weikerlsee, listed by Land Oberösterreich as 'Kleiner Weikerlsee, FKK-Teil'. Bathing in the Großer Weikerlsee is prohibited. Water quality was rated only 'sufficient' for 2022-2025 after a brief exceedance in 2024, attributed to waterfowl, with a ban on feeding birds (checked 2026).
Naturism at Weikerlsee FKK-Bereich sits under Austria's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Austria public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 48.2635, 14.3614
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 FKK area?
On the north side of the Kleiner Weikerlsee; the textile beach is on the south side.
How do I get there?
Tram 2 to Solar City, then about 12 minutes on foot.
Does it cost anything?
No, entry is free. Dogs are not allowed.
Can I swim in the big lake?
No. Bathing in the Großer Weikerlsee is banned for nature conservation.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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