Het Twiske
Oostzaan, north of Amsterdam · Netherlands
Amsterdam's official naturist lake beach, with a gay corner the city knows well. A bike ride north, a swim, a lawn full of friends.
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- Status
- Official clothing-optional beach
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Amsterdam
- Water
- Lake
- Rank
- #8 where the boys go
- Best time
- May to September
- Confidence
- High
Find it
52.4550° N, 4.8640° EThe gay end
The Baaiegatstrand naturist beach has a gay island section; the main lawn is families.
Crowd A clothing-optional beach for everyone with a gay end everyone knows about. Walk in the direction the guide says and you will find the boys.
Getting there
Bike from Amsterdam Noord (thirty minutes) or bus to Oostzaan and walk into the park.
The rules
Official clothing-optional beach. Designated by law or by the council. Swimwear is optional on the marked stretch, and nobody will ask you to cover up.
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 Het Twiske?
Oostzaan, north of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The map pin is 52.4550° N, 4.8640° E.
What is Het Twiske like?
Amsterdam's official naturist lake beach, with a gay corner the city knows well. A bike ride north, a swim, a lawn full of friends.
Which section of Het Twiske is on the atlas?
The Baaiegatstrand naturist beach has a gay island section; the main lawn is families.
How do I get to Het Twiske?
Bike from Amsterdam Noord (thirty minutes) or bus to Oostzaan and walk into the park.
Where does Het Twiske rank?
Oostzaan, north of Amsterdam. #8 in the gay-popular beach ranking.
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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.