Nude spa

For many European naturists, , a visit to the spa was the first experience of social nudity. This isn’t a coincidence. The step to try a nude spa is just a lot smaller than a visit to a naturist club or resort. While the latter encourage nudity, bathrobes and sarongs are embraced at the spa. Nudity is only obligatory inside the pool, the jacuzzi, and the other facilities. If you prefer some covering when walking from one spot to the other, that’s perfectly fine.

Spa centers typically receive a much wider range of guests than naturist venues. Because the focus is less on being naked and more on relaxation, many visitors of spa centers don’t call themselves naturists or nudists and feel little (yet) for exploring other nude options. For naturists, the spa is a welcome alternative when the temperatures drop and outdoor nudity isn’t very pleasant anymore.

As mentioned earlier, the nude spa is mostly a European thing. In fact, it’s only popular in a handful of European countries. Although we said that the spa has by definition little to do with naturism, it doesn’t seem like a coincidence that spa centers are especially popular in countries with a sprawling naturist community.

Being the birthplace of naturism and not particularly known as a country with year-round excellent weather, it’s not a surprise that Germany has a very popular spa culture. Because the Germans tend to be very open-minded towards nudity, spa and wellness centers in the country are by default nude obligatory and mixed. Unless otherwise stated.

According to a recent survey, 2 million Dutch have enjoyed social nudity before. The country definitely has its fair share of naturist clubs, campgrounds, and nude beaches, but many went full monty for the first time at one of the spas. Most spa centers in the Netherlands maintain a no-clothing policy, but some have bathing suit days. In those days, bathing suits are allowed and in some cases even mandatory.