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Season
April to early October (summer season)
About Zonneleven (Bockstaelhoeve)
Zonneleven is a Dutch-speaking naturist association (VZW) whose ground lies in the Flemish Ardennes at Zegelsem, part of Brakel in East Flanders, on a former farmstead known as the Bockstaelhoeve. It is one of the larger Belgian clubs, with several hundred members, and it says it belongs to the Belgian naturist federation (FBN) and INF. It is a day ground only: there is no camping or overnight accommodation. The site covers a little over a hectare of lawns. Outside there is a large sunbathing lawn, an outdoor swimming pool, two wood-fired saunas, petanque courts, and a barbecue area with an outdoor kitchen. Tables, chairs and parasols are free to use. The old farmhouse holds the clubhouse: a bar with modest prices, a relaxation room with games, books and comics, a room for activities, showers and toilets, and an infrared cabin. Families get a playground, sandpit and trampoline within sight of the lawn, and the club actively welcomes young adults as well as experienced naturists. The summer season in 2026 ran from 11 April to 3 October. In June, July and August the bar opens every weekend and on public holidays, and at other times openings depend on the weather and the volunteers. In winter the club only opens for events.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the club's private, screened grounds; public nudity elsewhere in Belgium can be prosecuted as indecent exposure.
Public nudity is permitted in designated naturist areas and beaches. Belgium's legal framework, governed by Articles 381-382 of the Criminal Code (indecent exposure), allows non-sexual nudity in designated spaces. However, unsolicited genital display in public areas outside designated naturist zones may constitute indecent exposure with potential fines.
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Getting there and visiting
The ground is in Zegelsem (Brakel), in the hills between Oudenaarde and Geraardsbergen; a car is the practical way there, and members have free private parking. The exact address is sent when you book. Non-members can come either with a valid naturist (INF/FBN) card or for an introductory day visit, both by appointment through the club's contact form. The introductory visit includes a tour, then you are free to use the facilities for the rest of the day with no obligation to join. Annual membership listed in October 2026: €60 for a couple at one address, €45 single, free for children under 15 with parents and for 15-17-year-olds, €5 for 18-25s living at home without income.
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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50.7953, 3.7133
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Zonneleven without being a member?
Yes, by appointment: either with a valid INF/FBN naturist card or on an introductory day visit with a tour of the grounds.
Can I camp or stay overnight?
No. Zonneleven is a day ground only; there is no camping or accommodation.
How much is membership?
In October 2026 the club listed €60 a year for a couple, €45 for a single person, and free or €5 cards for children and young adults.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. There is a playground, sandpit, trampoline and pool, and children under 15 are free with their parents.
Is it open in winter?
Only for events. The summer season runs roughly from mid-April to early October.
Sources
- Zonneleven VZW (official site)
- Zonneleven - Ons domein & faciliteiten
- Zonneleven - Eerste bezoek
- Zonneleven - Lid worden
- VVANAT - Piscines naturistes en Belgique (search result)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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