Perhaps an excess of sales call FKK Volksdorf Sommerbad the best nudist beach in Hamburg, since it is the only nudist beach in Hamburg but this natural lake is really a destination. Located in the northeast of the city in the Volksdorf district, this lake is dedicated to naturists and nudists.
Actually, that’s not so strange for German beaches, especially in eastern Germany. But it is seldom a place dedicated exclusively to naked bathing. If you are a nudist enthusiast (known as FKK in Germany) or a newbie with body shyness, this guide will prepare you to visit the best nude beach in Hamburg.
The best nude beach in Hamburg
Open since 1981, FKK Sommerbad Volksdorf is operated by the Hamburg Federation of Naturism and Family Sports eV (HFK) of Hamburg.
The FKK Sommerbad offers shady areas surrounded by large trees on long green lawns and a sparkling sandy beach. The waters are well maintained with plenty of room for swimming and splashing on the closed 50m or freestyle lanes. For the competitive swimmer, there are starting blocks and a 1m and 3m springboard. On the more relaxed side of things, there is a waterslide to see all the other people naked before descending into the refreshing waters.
The beach has immaculate amenities like changing rooms, showers, a playground, a restaurant, and several sports fields. There are youth leagues that take advantage of the extensive facilities such as volleyball, badmitten, tennis and Tischtennis (table tennis). A lifeguard ensures that the whole game is safe and every year there is a course where you can train to be a lifeguard. There is even a picturesque sauna right by the lake at Haus am See so that Germans can reach the pinnacle of good health – good steam.
The lake is mixed so you can sunbathe and swim naked, as well as enjoy sports activities without the burden of your clothes. Contrary to the expectations of some newcomers that a totally naked place would be sexually oriented, Sommerbad has a very relaxed and friendly vibe and is popular with families. There are even class trips!
If you are not sure whether sunbathing and swimming naked is the right thing for you, you can wear a bathing suit (but not in the sauna). You will likely be comfortable stripping at the end of your visit.
Sommerbad Volksdorf Visitor Information
Address: Moorbekweg 100, 22359 Hamburg
Phone : 040 603 47 30
Website: www.hfk-hh.de
Opening hours: June 1 – August 31; every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission: children under 6 years old are free; 6 to 17 years 2 euros; Adults 4 euros; sauna is an additional charge of 3 to 8 euros
How to get there: Take the metro U1 to “Buchenkamp”. Directions on the map can be found here.
Parking: available for cars and bicycles
The water is generally rated excellent, but up-to-date conditions can be found here.
Please note that photography is verboten (strictly prohibited).
Facilities:
- Dressing rooms
- Showers
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Volleyball court
- Tennis table
- Sauna: in the months of September to May, the sauna is only open to club members. During the bathing season, the sauna is open to non-members from Thursday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:30. Please note that although clothing is optional in the swimming and rest areas, it is not allowed in the sauna.
- Restaurant
Membership in Sommerbad Volksdorf
Frequent users should consider becoming members. The groups are very close-knit with members ages 18 to 65. Membership offers many benefits, such as a site key for visits outside of opening hours. Members also get a key to the sauna. There are also regular events and club activities.
There are also community duties, but these are easy to fulfill. Only 8 hours of community service are required. And if you just don’t have the time, you can pay € 20 for every hour you choose not to contribute.
There is a trial period so you can decide if it is right for you, and no payment is required at this time.
Monthly membership fees for Sommerbad Volksdorf
Individuals: € 20
Couples / families: € 30
Children under 17 years free
