From 7 to 12 July, nudists from many countries – as they have done for almost 20 years – met at the largest naturist festival in Europe, NUDEFEST, in Langport, England. Organised by British Naturism, the festival is also open to non-members; the website https://www.nakedtickets.co.uk/nudefest attracts newcomers with the slogan ‘Open to All’. The author of this report is also one of the ‘newbies’ and was delighted! Despite the almost unbearable heat, the atmosphere was always

Nude hiking demonstration in Freiburg: A successful sign for freedom and tolerance On June 7, 2026, a peaceful demonstration of nude hiking took place in Freiburg's Sternwald forest to mark World Naturist Day. Around 100 participants – some naked, some clothed – walked a family-friendly, 2.5 km route through the woods. The officially registered demonstration sent a clear message of self-determination, naturalness, and tolerance towards nudity. The focus was on criticizing the

Beitrag Y-History über die Nacktheit mit einem kleinen historischem Exkurs.

After several years, we traveled back to Saanen. This village is also easily accessible from French-speaking Switzerland. Contrary to what is usual at the end of January, there was no snow in the village, but the slopes were surprisingly well-groomed. A few days earlier, the weather forecast had predicted gray skies. We therefore appreciated these two days of glorious sunshine all the more! Everyone was able to enjoy the magnificent weather, whether skiing, hiking (on snowsho

A founding member of GetNakedGermany is calling for a demonstration to promote body positivity and raise the profile of naturists. Join in and sign up! https://nudare-aude.com/demo-nacktwanderung-freiburg-2026/

After eight years as secretary of the SNU, Andrée is stepping down at the end of 2025. Her successor and new secretary is Marcel from eastern Switzerland. The handover was completed at the delegates' meeting on 22 November 2025. The new secretary has already taken the minutes. Marcel is 40 years old, a member of the Natürlich Sitzberg association and is looking forward to his new role. He is motivated to start working with both the INF and the member associations, thereby pro

This year's naturist swimming tournament in Sitges (Spain) was a resounding success. The Swiss participants, including some top swimmers, won lots of medals and got to know exciting people from all over the world. The winners of the Medley Relay: swimmers from Switzerland, Italy, and Esperanto. It was Thielle's Power: Only Thiellis represented Swiss naturists (via SNU) at the International Naturist Federation (INF) swimming competition—and they triumphed! 🎉 No less than 20 m

Nudity on the beach or while camping is a way of life – for some, it's natural, for others, it's provocative. Naturism has been a...

In Préverenges, the Camping Club Léman (CCL) celebrates 90 years of discreet but controversial naturism, nestled on the banks of the...

In Préverenges, Camping Club Léman (CCL) is celebrating its 90th anniversary as one of three naturist campsites in French-speaking...

It was a historic mecca for naturism, but now Yvonand (VD) has banned naturism. Its followers have not had their final say and meet in a...

They eat as healthily as possible, exercise a lot, and go nude together: the naturists in Thielle on Lake Neuchâtel. They meet at the...