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Bare all or be gone: Why swimsuits could soon be banned from German nudist beaches
03.03.2025 - 17:53 / euronews.com / Craig Saueurs
Hoping to get away with less than the full monty on your next trip to Germany? Think again, say officials in the Baltic Sea city of Rostock.
Last week, the city introduced a new regulation allowing beach wardens to ban visitors who refuse to strip down in designated nudist areas.
The measure comes in response to “numerous complaints from people who felt harassed in the naturist areas,” Moritz Naumann from Rostock Tourism told CNN.
However, he emphasized that the rule is only intended to be enforced “in case of conflict.”
While banning clothes at a nudist beach might sound redundant, the decision highlights an ongoing challenge: ensuring that naturist spaces remain comfortable for those who embrace the lifestyle.
Naturism has deep roots in Germany. FKK or Freikörperkultur (Free Body Culture) dates to the late 19th century. The movement encourages adherents to cast off their clothing and participate in healthy activities to connect with the natural world, promoting a philosophy of body acceptance and harmony with nature.
For many Germans, social nudity has been seen as a normal part of life. Beaches, parks, and even hiking trails have long had designated nude areas in the country.
Today, however, the practice is fading among younger generations.
“The number of people practicing it today is decreasing,” Naumann noted, adding that Rostock has reduced its official naturist beaches from 37 to 27 zones as a result.
Anyone curious about naturism should be aware of specific rules and expectations. All body types are welcome and encouraged, but staring, taking photos, and making unsolicited comments are strictly off-limits.
And while designated beaches embrace social nudity, the practice isn’t accepted everywhere. Tourists who have disregarded these boundaries have sparked controversy not just in Germany, but also in Portugal and destinations as far afield asNamibia.
In Rostock, the 15-kilometre coastline is carefully divided into naturist, mixed-use and clothing-only beaches, ensuring that all visitors have a space where they feel comfortable.
But for those stepping onto a designated nudist beach, one rule is now clear: bare all or be prepared to leave.
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