The Austrians, like their German neighbours, have few inhibitions about taking their clothes off in public. There are a growing number of lakeside beaches dedicated to naturism, May to September is the best time of year for this.

Look out for 'FKK' signs, which stands for 'Freikörperkultur' or 'free body culture', that indicate there is a nudist area here. If you come to a sign that says verboten (e.g. "FKK verboten") it, unfortunately, means naturism is forbidden!

There are two lakes in Vienna; FKK Donauinsel Süd which offer many lakeside activities and has naturist areas both to the north and south. There is also Strandbad Gänsehäufel, which has been created by water from the Donau, and has formed a little lake in the middle of the city. There is also Pressegger See Linz and FKK-Strand Hard in Bregenz which is the largest of all bathing beaches at Lake Constance.

Along with these beautiful lakes, Austria is home to naturist campsites and textile-free saunas for those over 16. Austria also hosts the World Bodypainting Festival.