Clothing-optional and nude beaches on the Baltic Sea, Germany

The German Baltic Sea coast is well known for its strong naturist (FKK – Freikörperkultur) tradition, with dozens of officially designated and widely accepted nude beaches spanning from Schleswig-Holstein in the west to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in the east. Iconic nudist spots include Warnemünde (north of Rostock), Ahrenshoop on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, Usedom Island (notably at Ahlbeck and Heringsdorf), and Rügen Island (beaches like Prora and Göhren). These sites typically offer fine white sand, gently sloping shores, clean water, and well-marked FKK sections, sometimes with their own dedicated dunes or access points. Naturism is a longstanding part of regional culture, meaning FKK beaches are often integrated into family seaside resorts, and nude sunbathing is welcomed by locals and visitors alike, especially during the warm summer months.