Netherlands · Naturist beaches
Netherlands naturist beaches
33 beaches and clothing-optional venues. Nude recreation in designated areas is legally permitted under Article 430a of the Wetboek van Strafrecht (Dutch Criminal Code). Municipalities formally designate suitable location…
Almere
Zilverstrand
Amsterdamse Bos
Zonneweide (from 1 April to 30 September)
Amsterdamse Lichtbond
De Molen (Ankeveen)
Athena
(Ossendrecht)
Atlanta
Atlanta is a known informal naturist beach in Netherlands. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Bloemendaal aan Zee
nude beach at the north part of the beach
Breskens Naturist Beach
Zeeland beach with naturist-friendly sections and the relaxed Dutch attitude toward clothing-optional recreation. A scenic North Sea location.
Bussloo Beach
Lake naturist beach in the Veluwe region with established FKK facilities, woodland surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere popular with Dutch families.
Callantsoog
sandy beach to the south - the oldest official nude beach in the country, dating from 1973
De Grens
Parelmoer (De Moer)
Delft
northeast side
Gaasperplas
near [[Amsterdam]] access [[Gaasperplas metro station]].
Gelre
Gelre is a known informal naturist beach in Netherlands. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Hellevoetsluis
De Brongaard (Hellevoetsluis)
Hoek van Holland
Nude area at the far north end
IJmuiden
nude beach at the south part of the beach
Kijkduin
The Hague, two beaches
Maarsseveense
Maarsseveense is a known informal naturist beach in Netherlands. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Mens en Natuur
De Markeplaat (Zevenbergen)
Naturistenterrein
Naturistenterrein is a known informal naturist beach in Netherlands. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Navah
Abtswoudse Hoeve (Delft)
Noordwijk
North past sand dunes and World War II era bunkers
Paluda
Paluda is a known informal naturist beach in Netherlands. Research local rules, access, and etiquette before you go; conditions and enforcement can change.
Schellinkhout Beach
Nude beach area
Scheveningen Nudist Beach
Designated clothing-optional section of Scheveningen’s long municipal beach near The Hague.
Scheveningen, The Hague
sandy beach 1 km to the north
Twaalfmorgen Beach
Friesland naturist beach with open skies and tranquil Wadden Sea setting. Popular with northern Dutch naturists seeking a peaceful experience.
Vrouwenpolder
sandy beach.
Zandvoort FKK Beach
Official naturist beach near Amsterdam with a 3km designated section, beach pavilions, and excellent facilities. Easily accessible from Amsterdam by train.
Zandvoort Nudist Beach
Well-signed official nudist section of Zandvoort beach, an easy day trip from Amsterdam with broad North Sea sands.
Zon en Leven
Starnmeer (Starnmeer)
Zonnelust
De Vaarselhof (Someren)
Zuidhollandse Lichtbond
De Bessenhof (Reeuwijk)
Legal context
Nude recreation in designated areas is legally permitted under Article 430a of the Wetboek van Strafrecht (Dutch Criminal Code). Municipalities formally designate suitable locations for nude recreation, creating a unique legal framework where public nudity is technically restricted but carefully regulated through local government designation.