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April to October
About Naturistenterrein De Molen (Amsterdamse Lichtbond)
De Molen is the island grounds of ALB, an Amsterdam-based naturist association founded in 1954, in the Ankeveense Plassen lake and fen area at Ankeveen, near Bistro de Molen. It is a members' terrain for day recreation only; there is no camping or overnight stay. The island is uninhabited and has no phone line. Facilities reported in 2025 are a changing room, a fully equipped kitchen, a barbecue, a natural swimming pool, a playground, a table-tennis table, a trampoline, kayaks and a jeu-de-boules pitch. It is open from April to October, from sunrise to sunset, and is usually quiet on weekdays. The membership has fallen from around 400 in the 1980s and 1990s to about 200, with an average age above sixty, and in 2025 the chairman said the club was keen to attract younger families. Nude photography is not allowed. Newcomers are allowed to keep swimwear on during their first visits while they get used to it.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the association's private grounds. The surrounding Ankeveense Plassen are a protected nature area, so stay on the island and follow boating rules on the lakes.
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.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
Ankeveen lies between Hilversum and Amsterdam. The island sits in the lakes near Bistro de Molen and is reached only by rowing boat, with a member access code. Members can use it from sunrise to sunset between April and October. In 2025 membership cost 65 euros a year, with the first year at half price, and day guests paid 7.50 euros and could bring their own food and drink. Contact the association before you go, as members are not always on site.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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52.2753, 5.0995
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit for a day without joining?
Yes. In 2025 day guests paid 7.50 euros, but you need to arrange the visit with the association because access to the island is by rowing boat with a members' code.
Can I stay overnight?
No. The island is for day recreation only, with no camping.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The association says everyone is welcome and is especially looking for young families; there is a playground and a trampoline.
Do I have to be nude straight away?
Newcomers may keep swimwear on during their first visits. Nude photography is not allowed.
When is it open?
From April to October, from sunrise to sunset.
Sources
- Blootlopers van alle leeftijden gezocht voor paradijselijk eilandje (NH Nieuws, 14 April 2025)
- Naakt gezocht: naturistenvereniging zoekt nieuwe leden op eiland (NH Nieuws, 10 June 2025)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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