11 locations
Austria
Clothing-optional places across Austria, organized by state. From iconic public beaches to remote hot springs, here is what we've verified and what to expect when you visit.
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Vienna, Austria
Alte Donau FKK (Old Danube)
The Alte Donau (Old Danube) is a former oxbow of the Danube River in Vienna's 22nd district, now a warm, shallow lake that is the city's premier inland bathing spot. The FKK section — designated and signed — sits at the northern end of the lake near the Gänsehäufel peninsula, Vienna's famous outdoor bathing island. FKK use at the Alte Donau dates to the 1920s, when Vienna's municipal bathing culture was among the most progressive in Europe. The tradition survived the war, the occupation, and post-war conservatism to remain one of Austria's most urban and accessible naturist locations. The lake is warm (reaching 26°C in summer), clean, and directly accessible by U-Bahn (line U1 to Kaisermühlen-Vienna International Centre, then a short walk or bus to the waterfront). Gänsehäufel itself charges a modest entry fee and has full facilities; the FKK meadow beyond is the main draw for naturists.
Carinthia, Austria
Millstätter See FKK
The Millstätter See is a deep, clear lake in central Carinthia — 12km long, averaging about 86m deep, reaching 24–25°C in summer. It sits in a mountain valley between the Nockberge in the north and the Liesergbirge to the south, giving it a more dramatic alpine backdrop than the flatter southern Carinthian lakes. The FKK section is on the south shore, reachable from Millstatt town and the surrounding villages. The Millstätter See FKK tradition is more informal than at Klopeiner See — designated areas exist but the lake is large enough that naturist bathing has spread to several cove locations outside the signed zone. The town of Millstatt is an attractive destination in its own right, with a Benedictine monastery and medieval cloister.
Upper Austria, Austria
Mondsee FKK
The Mondsee (Moon Lake) is one of the warmest lakes in the Salzkammergut, reaching 26°C in summer. It is perhaps best known internationally as the filming location for the boat scene in The Sound of Music; the Basilika St. Michael in Mondsee town featured in the wedding scenes. The FKK section is at the eastern end of the lake, away from the main tourist infrastructure around Mondsee town. The Mondsee FKK section offers warm, clear water and relatively quiet conditions compared to the busy main town beaches. The Drachenwand cliff on the lake's north shore provides dramatic scenery. Day-trippers from Salzburg (40km) and the Salzkammergut resorts use this as one of the warmer lake options.
Burgenland, Austria
Neusiedler See FKK (Podersdorf)
The Neusiedler See is unique in the Austrian landscape — a shallow, warm, steppe lake on the Hungarian border, the largest endorheic lake in Central Europe. Where the Carinthian and Salzkammergut lakes are deep, cold, and mountain-enclosed, the Neusiedler See is rarely more than 1.8m deep, wind-exposed, surrounded by reed belts and the flat Pannonian steppe, and reaching 28°C in summer. The FKK section near Podersdorf am See — the main beach town on the Austrian side of the lake — is the most accessible naturist spot on this distinctive body of water. The lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Fertő-Hanság National Park on both sides of the border) and a major wind- and kite-surfing destination; the flat water and reliable summer winds make it perfect for board sports. The FKK area is marked and separate from the windsurfing sections.
Carinthia, Austria
Faaker See FKK
The Faaker See is a small, warm lake near Villach in southern Carinthia, set against the backdrop of the Karawanken mountain range with the Mittagskogel peak directly to the south. The lake is particularly warm — reaching up to 27°C — due to its shallower depth. The FKK section is on the west shore, accessible from Faak am See village. The lake is surrounded by meadows and holiday cottages; the FKK area has a grassy bathing meadow and direct lake access. The Faaker See is also famous as the location of the Harley-Davidson European Bike Week rally in September, which gives the area a very different atmosphere outside the naturist summer season.
Carinthia, Austria
Klopeiner See FKK
The Klopeiner See is one of Austria's warmest lakes and one of its most popular FKK destinations — a small, deep lake in southern Carinthia near Klopein village, reaching up to 28°C in summer. The FKK section occupies the southern shore of the lake, with grassy meadows descending to the water. The Klopeiner See FKK tradition is long-established and well-organised. The lake is small enough that you can see across it from the FKK shore, giving it an intimate character unlike the large Carinthian lakes. The water is exceptionally clear — the Klopeiner See has some of the best freshwater visibility in Austria. Camping and guesthouses are available in the village and around the lakeside.
Vienna, Austria
Lobau Naturist Area
The Lobau is a protected Danube floodplain on the eastern edge of Vienna, forming part of the Donau-Auen National Park. Within the Lobau, the naturist section — historically known as the 'Nacktbadestrand' and used for decades by Viennese naturists — sits along the Panozzalacke, a quiet backwater accessible by cycling path from the city. The Lobau naturist tradition is informal rather than formally designated — this is wild-riverbank naturism in a national park, not a fenced resort. The floodplain character means shallow, warm backwater pools ideal for swimming, backed by alluvial forest. Cycling is the standard access method (the area is part of Vienna's extensive Donauinsel cycling network). The naturist crowd is relaxed and self-regulating.
Carinthia, Austria
Ossiacher See FKK
The Ossiacher See is Carinthia's third-largest lake, sitting between the Wörthersee and Villach in the central Carinthian valley. At 10.5km long and reaching 24°C in summer, it has a more relaxed, less commercialised character than the Wörthersee. The FKK section is on the south shore, accessible from the village of Ossiach. The Ossiach Benedictine abbey — Austria's oldest monastery, founded in the 11th century — overlooks the lake from a hillside above. This combination of alpine lake swimming and medieval history makes the Ossiacher See a strong value for visitors in the Villach/Klagenfurt area.
Carinthia, Austria
Weissensee FKK
The Weissensee is the highest navigable lake in the Alps and one of Austria's best-preserved — motor boats are banned, development is minimal, and the water is clean enough to see the bottom at depth. At 930m elevation, it sits in a high valley in western Carinthia, near Hermagor. The FKK section is on the north shore of the lake. The Weissensee FKK tradition is low-key and the naturist crowd is typically small and committed — this lake rewards visitors who seek it out specifically. The surrounding mountains provide dramatic scenery; walking and cycling are the primary activities alongside swimming. Accommodation is available in small guesthouses in the village of Techendorf.
Salzburg, Austria
Wolfgangsee FKK (St. Gilgen area)
The Wolfgangsee (also known as Abersee) straddles the border of Salzburg and Upper Austria in the Salzkammergut lake district. It's famous for the Weißes Rössl (White Horse Inn) operetta setting in St. Wolfgang and the Schafbergbahn rack railway. The FKK section near St. Gilgen on the western shore is the main naturist bathing spot on this lake. The Salzkammergut combines the most scenic lakes in Austria — UNESCO-listed, surrounded by dramatic Limestone Alps — with a strong summer bathing culture. The Wolfgangsee FKK section at St. Gilgen offers access to the clear turquoise water the Salzkammergut lakes are known for, with mountain views toward the Schafberg.
Carinthia, Austria
Wörthersee FKK Beach
The Wörthersee is Austria's warmest large lake, reaching 25–27°C in summer due to its depth profile and southern Alpine position in Carinthia. The FKK section on the lake's eastern shore near Loretto/Klagenfurt has been an established naturist bathing area since the 1970s. The Wörthersee FKK beach is a grass-and-shingle strand with access to the deep, clear turquoise water the lake is famous for. Klagenfurt, Carinthia's capital, is about 5km from the main FKK section. The surrounding area has camping and guesthouses; the lake is easily combined with a visit to Klagenfurt's old town. Cycling paths ring the lake and the FKK section is reachable by bike from Klagenfurt city.