Clothing wearers are prohibited on nudist beaches in Germany

Clothing wearers are prohibited on nudist beaches in Germany

In this week's travel news: A German city cracks down on inappropriate behavior at nude beaches, Western travelers visit North Korea and tips for an urban vacation in the US.

Stricter rules for nudist beaches in Rostock

If something is valuable, you should do it right - this also applies to public nudity. In Rostock, Germany, beach guards now have the authority to issue a ban on people wearing clothing on nudist beaches. This new regulation was introduced because the city has received numerous complaints from visitors who felt harassed in the nudist zones, Moritz Naumann from Rostock Tourism told CNN. The rules are intended only for conflict situations.

There are some rules of conduct that should be observed on nudist beaches. The most common violations include inappropriate staring, photography, and unwanted comments, as experts including Stéphane Deschênes, president of the International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI), wrote in our guide to naturism last year Naturist etiquette, explained.

Rostock offers 15 kilometers of beach, divided into nudist, mixed and textile areas, so that all guests' needs are taken care of, even if not all clothing is removed. Naturism is traditionally very popular in Germany (read more in our story about Free body culture ), but movement among younger generations is decreasing. Naumann reports that the city has observed that "the number of practicing nudists is decreasing today. Therefore, we have reduced the number of nudist beaches from 37 to 27 with the new regulation."

However, there are still numerous beaches around the world where you can expose yourself freely. Here are 24 of them best nudist beaches, from California to New Zealand. If you are mainly interested in sun, fine white sand and crystal clear water, you can do that too most popular beaches 2025 Explore on Tripadvisor. A Greek coastal region took first place.

Aviation safety and current events

After Delta Air Lines accident at Toronto Pearson Airport on February 17, there were two notable incidents involving Delta this week. A flight from Los Angeles on February 22nd was canceled due to smoke on board emergency landing perform, and two days later a flight from Atlanta had to be canceled due to “Fog” on the plane return to the airport.

AredirectedAmerican Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi landed on February 23 after a Security issue safe in Rome. There was also a near-collision at Chicago's Midway International Airport on Tuesday when a Southwest Airlines plane made its Abort landing had to after a private jet flew onto the runway without permission.

Despite a series of recent aviation accidents, experts believe that flying remains the safest form of transportation is. In 2024 over traveled 1.4 billion people internationally, and the data also shows that fewer incidents were reported in January than any previous January.

Urban destinations in the USA

Miami is known worldwide for its lively nightlife, neon-lit streets and Art Deco architecture. Here's why this Jewel of Florida continues to fascinate visitors, many of whom are inspired to move there permanently.

Las Vegas is famous for its adult entertainment, from casinos to cabarets, but it might also be the hottest family destination in America right now. Here they are child-friendly attractions that you should know.

History buffs will be in Boston Find a lot to love about the city where modern America was born. The Freedom Trail is the perfect place to start as it covers all the “must-see” locations.

For a stylish urban vacation, you also need the right travel underwear. To help you, our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN product reviews and recommendations guide, have a guide to the best winter clothes and the best Men's shoes compiled.

Impressions from North Korea

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