Schönfeldwiese im Englischen Garten

Reported naturist beach

📍 Bavaria, Germany

Schönfeldwiese in Munich's English Garden is listed for FKK sunbathing on open grass. Find access, season, etiquette and practical tips for a daytime visit.

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CountryGermany

RegionBavaria

Naturism statusReported naturist beach

WaterbodyUnknown

Place typeOther

Surfacegrass

Best season06-08

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Germany Bavaria

Naturism

Reported naturist beach

Beach characteristics

Grass

Overview

Schönfeldwiese in Munich’s English Garden is listed for FKK sunbathing on a large open meadow. Clothed and unclothed visitors share the same grassy clearing, with nude sunbathing tolerated in the meadow area. The setting is a public city park in Bavaria, not a swimming site, so visits focus on sun, rest and picnics. Midday and afternoon bring the brightest conditions in summer, while cool or wet days are generally unsuitable. There is no admission charge for the meadow, no lifeguard service, and no toilets or showers on the grass itself.

Visiting the beach

Schönfeldwiese is a grassy clearing inside the English Garden in Munich, Bavaria, used for daytime sunbathing and picnicking. Access is on foot through the public park, with no separate gate, ticketed hours or admission charge for the meadow. Plan for a park walk before and after your stay, and allow time to choose a spot that respects other visitors. The surface is open grass with high sun exposure in the center and more natural shade near the tree-lined edges. Bring a blanket or towel, sun protection, water, snacks and a bag for rubbish, because there is no food service, rental equipment, lifeguard service or shower on the meadow. Toilets are not provided at the clearing; any facilities are farther away in the wider park. The main season is summer warmth, especially June through August, and use is strongly weather dependent. Warm, dry midday and afternoon periods are generally brightest for sunbathing, while mornings can be cooler and evenings shorten quickly. Typical stays last a few hours rather than a full day. Crowds are mixed, including sunbathers, picnickers and walkers, and numbers rise on warm sunny afternoons. Dogs may be present in the wider park, so check local signs for current guidance. Keep belongings close because the meadow is open with limited privacy. If conditions turn cool, cloudy or wet, it is better to shorten the visit or return on a warmer day. Because the clearing is shared, small courtesies such as keeping voices low and leaving clear space between groups help the afternoon run smoothly for everyone resting nearby.

Getting there

Access: Open public park meadow reached on foot by park paths; no gate or separate entrance for the clearing.

Parking: No dedicated parking at the meadow; visitors arrive on foot through the wider park.

Public transport: Reached by Munich public transport followed by a walk through the English Garden.

Accessibility: Level grass clearing with unpaved park paths; ground may be uneven and assistance may be needed.

At the beach

Facilities

No dedicated facilities on the meadow itself; visitors use open grass for sunbathing and picnicking.

Naturist rules

Treat the clearing as shared public grass where clothed and unclothed sunbathing occur together. Remain unclothed only while resting on the meadow, and dress before using paths or other park areas. Give neighbours space, keep noise low, and avoid staring or photographing others. Take all litter away and keep food and drink contained. Supervise children closely and consider whether the open public setting suits your group. Ask before sitting close to strangers, keep towels and belongings within your own spot, and avoid extended conversations with people you do not know. If you walk for fresh air or to find shade, put on clothes first and return to undress only once settled again on the grass.

Visitor overview

Expect a simple, informal park visit centered on grass, sun and quiet rest. The meadow is mostly open, so sun protection, water and a towel or blanket matter more than swim gear. There is no bathing water, lifeguard, kiosk or toilet block at the clearing. Warm summer afternoons feel social and active, while cooler hours are calmer. The experience suits visitors comfortable with public nudity in a mixed city-park setting. Bring everything you need for a few hours outdoors, pace your sun exposure, and be ready to adjust plans if clouds build or the grass stays damp. The appeal is unhurried time outside rather than facilities, sport, or swimming.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is Schönfeldwiese a beach or swimming place?

No. It is a grassy park meadow with no bathing water on the clearing itself. Visits focus on sunbathing, resting and picnicking during warm daylight, not swimming. Visitors should not arrive expecting a lake, pool, or shoreline, and swim gear is less useful than a towel, sun protection, and drinking water.

Is nude sunbathing accepted at Schönfeldwiese?

The meadow is listed for FKK sunbathing, with nude sunbathing tolerated in the clearing. Clothed visitors also use the same area, while people generally remain clothed on nearby paths. Expect a mixed, informal atmosphere where undressing is generally limited to resting on the grass rather than walking through the wider park.

Is there an admission charge or fixed opening time?

No separate admission charge is generally expected for the meadow. Use is informal during daylight in warm months, with no ticketed hours, lifeguards, or reserved sunbathing zones. Simply arrive on foot through the park, choose an open spot with regard for others, and plan to leave before light fades or weather turns poor.

What facilities are available on the meadow?

There are no toilets, showers, food service, loungers or rentals on the grass. Visitors generally bring towels, sun protection, drinks and snacks, and use facilities elsewhere in the wider park. A blanket to sit on, a bag for rubbish, and drinking water are especially useful because the clearing itself offers open grass rather than built support.

When is the best time to visit Schönfeldwiese?

Warm, dry summer days are most suitable, particularly June through August. Midday and afternoon are generally warmest and brightest, while cool, cloudy or wet weather is usually unsuitable for sunbathing. Check the sky before setting out, allow time to find a comfortable spot, and keep the visit short if breeze, shade, or damp grass makes resting less pleasant.