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Hooksiel Nudist Campground to Close at Year’s End as Operator Cites Low Demand

The owner cites low take-up of pitches as the nudist section proves unviable.

Overview

  • The operator will shut the nudist camping section at year’s end and refit the area for standard seasonal pitches in 2027.
  • Überland says the model no longer works because demand is weak, with about 125 of roughly 412 pitches occupied.
  • The Naturistenbund Wilhelmshaven-Friesland has rallied a petition with about 1,400 signatures to preserve the space.
  • Management ruled out shrinking the nudist zone and offered current campers first pick of new spots only under a clothing rule.
  • Longtime visitors fear the end of a 75-year meeting place that is among the last of its kind on Germany’s North Sea coast, even though the nearby FKK beach remains open.