Beach wardens in Rostock, Germany, now have the power to issue bans to people wearing clothing on its naturist-only beaches. The new regulation is because city offices “received numerous ...

Germany has a long tradition of naturist culture, better known in other parts of the world as nudists. Cities like Rostock have beaches that are dedicated to the practice. Some are naturist-only ...

Rostock has 15 kilometers of beach (about nine miles), divided into naturist-only, mixed and textile-only — so all guests’ needs are covered, even if their bits and bobs aren’t.

Rostock has 15 kilometers of beach (about nine miles), divided into naturist-only, mixed and textile-only — so all guests’ needs are covered, even if their bits and bobs aren’t.

If you’re just about sunshine, soft white sand and crystal-clear waters, and not so bothered about the textile-free element, Tripadvisor recently announced its users’ favorite beaches for 2025.