Grunewaldsee
Grunewald, Berlin · Germany
The dog-walkers' lake with a clothing-optional corner. Berliners, their dogs and a swim in the forest.
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- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Naturist
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Berlin
- Water
- Lake
- Best time
- May to September
- Confidence
- Medium
Find it
52.4790° N, 13.2380° ECrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
Bus to Hüttenweg or a walk from Grunewald S-Bahn. The clothing-optional spot is the Bullenwinkel on the east shore.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Grunewaldsee?
Grunewald, Berlin, Germany. The map pin is 52.4790° N, 13.2380° E.
What is Grunewaldsee like?
The dog-walkers' lake with a clothing-optional corner. Berliners, their dogs and a swim in the forest.
How do I get to Grunewaldsee?
Bus to Hüttenweg or a walk from Grunewald S-Bahn. The clothing-optional spot is the Bullenwinkel on the east shore.
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Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.