Netherlands · Naturist beaches
Netherlands naturist beaches
35 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
(Geleen)
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
DNSV Goed Af
De Ammoniet (Dordrecht)
De Grens
Parelmoer (De Moer)
Delft
northeast side
Gaasperplas
near [[Amsterdam]] access [[Gaasperplas metro station]].
Gelre
(Eerbeek)
Geminat
De Groote Keijns (Schagerbrug)
Heliantus
(Nistelrode)
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
Plassen
Mens en Natuur
De Markeplaat (Zevenbergen)
NV Zuid
De Waterhoeven (Neeritter)
Naturistenterrein
Gravingen
Navah
Abtswoudse Hoeve (Delft)
Noordwijk
North past sand dunes and World War II era bunkers
Paluda
(Weert)
Schellinkhout Beach
Nude beach area
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.
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.