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For those planning a trip to Germany’s renowned Baltic coastline, be ready to fully adopt the naturist lifestyle—since wearing clothing in designated nudist areas is no longer permitted. In the coastal city of Rostock, a new law empowers beach wardens to remove visitors and tourists who refuse to undress on nudist-only beaches.
This regulation was introduced after a large amount of complaints from beachgoers uncomfortable with clothed individuals in areas designated for naturism. Moritz Naumann from Rostock Tourism gave clarification that the rule is only meant to be enforced "in case of conflict."
While restricting clothing on a nudist beach may seem straightforward, the aim is to maintain comfort for those who embrace a naturist lifestyle. Germany has around 15 kilometers of beaches in Rostock alone, categorized into 3 types: naturist-only, mixed-use, and textile-only.
This arrangement makes sure that all visitors—whether they prefer sunbathing in swimwear or without any—can find a suitable space. Anyhow, those venturing onto a designated nudist beach must now be mindful of the new regulations: either adopt the natural way or choose an alternative location.
Naturism in Germany is a cultural movement which dates back to the late 19th century, known as Freikorperkultur (FKK) or Free Body Culture. For several years, Germans have enjoyed social nudity in designated beaches, parks, and even hiking trails. Anyways, this tradition is waning among younger generations.
"The number of people practicing it today is decreasing," Naumann shared with everyone. In light of changing attitudes, Rostock has diminished its official naturist zones from 37 to 27 long ago.