Jarun Lake
Jarun, southwest Zagreb · Croatia
Zagreb's summer lake, with a clothing-optional spot the city's boys use when the heat hits. Concerts at night, sun by day.
Updated
- Status
- Tolerated
- Crowd
- Gay-popular
- Country
- Croatia
- City
- Zagreb
- Water
- Lake
- Best time
- June to September
- Confidence
- Medium
Find it
45.7800° N, 15.9150° EThe gay end
The clothing-optional patch on the quieter bank, away from the clubs.
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
Tram 5 or 17 to Jarun, then walk or bike around the lake.
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 Jarun Lake?
Jarun, southwest Zagreb, Croatia. The map pin is 45.7800° N, 15.9150° E.
What is Jarun Lake like?
Zagreb's summer lake, with a clothing-optional spot the city's boys use when the heat hits. Concerts at night, sun by day.
Which section of Jarun Lake is on the atlas?
The clothing-optional patch on the quieter bank, away from the clubs.
How do I get to Jarun Lake?
Tram 5 or 17 to Jarun, then walk or bike around the lake.
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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.