Note: The coastline of the Netherlands is about 300 km long and has over 3 official nudebeaches that are accessible to everyone. You can ask for more details at the Dutch Federation of Naturists (NFN, Nederlandse Federatie van Naturisten). In addition more than 38 official public places exist where nude recreation is allowed, mostly situated at a lake. These places are accessible to everyone as well.

Breskens

Situated in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.

Official nudebeach along the northcoast, rather crowded in summer (mostly visited by Belgian people). You can park your car at about 300 m. Drinks and snacks are provided on the beach that is lying next to the nudebeach (at about 150 m).

You can find the beach to the west of Nieuwesluis. It can be reached via dune passage 24 at the west side of "het Zandertje", pile 21-22.

Eersel

E3 beach

Beach located at a lake that has a part assigned for naturists.

To get there, follow the highway towards Eindhoven and take exit Eersel.

Galder/Nieuw-Ginneken

Galderse Meren

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Located in Noord-Brabant, south of Breda

Beautiful little sand beach, surrounded by a big pasture with some brushwood, situated next to a beautiful lake. Very nice, very quiet (although sometimes overcrowded in summer or during the holidays).

To get there, take exit Ulvenhout on the A58. The Galderse Meren are indicated as from the exit. Once you arrive at the lake, follow the road past the lake, and take the first road to the right (towards the viaduct underneath the A58). Follow the road and park at the furthest parking space. Walk towards the viaduct and follow the little track that is left to the lake until you see the sign "Naakstrand". The beach is located at the back, although some people may be nudebathing on the grass already.

Noordwijk

Beautiful wide sandy beach to the north of Noordwijk. Parking facilities nearby Noordwijkerhout.

'S-Hertogen-Bosch

Engelermeer

Beautiful nudebeach situated in a recreation center (of about 2 hectares) providing a textile beach and pastures as well. A very enjoyable environment! You can also surf and play petanque. Sanitary facilities and douches provided.

To get there from 's-Hertogenbosch you can take the bus (line 61 or line 62 to the Kruiskamp district (the stop is located at about 1 km from the beach). You can also get there by car from Vlijmen or via the A59 exit Engelen and then direction Vlijmen. Just before Vlijmen take left, first road to the left, and you will arrive at a car park (free of charge). The nudebeach is at about 300 m of the parking.

Sneek/Offingawier

Beautiful lake where nude swimming is allowed, situated in the recreation center "de Potten".

Islands

Schiermonnikoog

Terschelling

Texel

Vlieland

Nude swimming is allowed at the entrance to the harbor. You have a beautiful view of the incoming ferries and sailboats there!

Nudebathing is also allowed at the northcoast of the island.