Naturist beach

’t Hilgelo naturist beach

Winterswijk, Gelderland

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A small naturist beach and lawn on the southeastern shore of ’t Hilgelo recreation lake. Trees and sheltered grass provide a choice of sun and shade beside the water.

FEEL AT EASE

Nudity policy

Clothing optional in designated area

The signed naturist section occupies the last150 m of southeastern shoreline; the rest of the recreation lake is shared clothed space.

The naturist area does not extend to unmarked approach paths, surrounding roads or protected dunes. NFN confirms a toilet building near this beach; no private campsite or accommodation booking is needed.

Facilities

Parking
  • Parking: NFN confirms a toilet building near this beach; no private campsite or accommodation booking is needed.

NFN confirms a toilet building near this beach; no private campsite or accommodation booking is needed.

Access & visiting

Free access

Public access to the described beach area. Any parking charge is separate from beach admission. NFN confirms a toilet building near this beach; no private campsite or accommodation booking is needed.

Age & supervision

No explicit under-18 admission statement was confirmed in the checked sources.

When to go

Outdoor beach; best suited to warmer months. Follow local access signs and any seasonal service hours.

PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL

Directions & Parking

Getting there

From the N319 at Winterswijk follow recreation-area signs for ’t Hilgelo, Meddoseweg34.

Parking

Use the recreation area’s signed parking; parking is separate from the free public beach admission.

Finding the naturist area

Follow the shore paths to the final150 m at the southeast end of the lake and enter the area marked for naturist use.

Where naturism applies

The signed naturist section occupies the last150 m of southeastern shoreline; the rest of the recreation lake is shared clothed space.

  • NFN confirms a toilet building near this beach; no private campsite or accommodation booking is needed.

Access guidance checked 2026-11-12. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.

Sources & last check

Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.

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