New nudist beach in Magdeburg: Where will nude bathing soon be possible?

New nudist beach in Magdeburg: Where will nude bathing soon be possible?

In Magdeburg, skinny dipping is no longer just a fringe phenomenon, but a tradition that inspires many people. But now there are problems at Neustädter See, the previous contact point for naturist culture fans. The water quality has suffered greatly due to blue-green algae, which has led to swimming bans. This situation has led to the city council needing fresh ideas: it commissioned the administration to look for a new location for an official nudist beach to ensure that nude bathing lovers can continue to find their place outdoors. As Radiosaw reports, the accessibility and infrastructure of possible new bodies of water will also be examined.

But what actually makes an ideal nudist beach? This question concerns those responsible who are testing various bodies of water in and around Magdeburg for their suitability. Criteria such as water quality, accessibility and costs play a crucial role. The goal is to create a clean and pleasant place for naturism. This initiative was initiated by the “Garden Party” faction, which is strongly committed to more naturist offerings in the city.

Naturism as part of the culture

FKK has a long tradition in East Germany that is also deeply rooted culturally. Historian Maren Möhring emphasizes that naturist culture emerged in the GDR as a social practice that was practiced independently of clubs. Many people simply experienced skinny dipping with friends or family without it being politically charged. The feeling of “simply bathing naked” is a large part of the fascination, as described in an article by [MDR Wissen](https://www.mdr.de/wissen/psychologie-social Wissenschaften/freikoerperkultur-fkk-frueher-heute-nacktbaden-ostdeutschland-100.html).

Interestingly, many people are in favor of reviving this tradition. The topless movement contributes to a new trend that, although born from different motives, attracts large numbers of women to nude beaches and promotes an uninhibited approach to nudity. This could be a key to bringing nudist culture out of its niche and making it popular again.

Naturism in numbers

What is the popularity of nude bathing in Germany? According to a survey, around 25 percent of Germans have already been naked on the beach. In East Germany this value is as high as 36 percent. Clear proof that this form of relaxation has a large following.

The search for a new nudist beach represents not only an opportunity to revitalize naturism, but also an opportunity to ensure a safe and clean bathing experience for the population. At the moment, however, the time and exact location have not yet been determined, as the decision lies with the city administration of Magdeburg. It will be interesting to see where the new meeting place for nudist fans will ultimately be.

Current information

• Öffnungszeiten: Montag bis Sonntag: 10:00 – 19:00 Uhr

The entry prices are also absolutely fair:

Those responsible can also be easily reached via email contact and telephone number: nhz.neustaedter.see@fb40md.de or +49 170 4540980.