A fine of one thousand euros for “nakedness” in Germany and taking off clothes on the balcony ends the rent of the house

Contrary to popular belief that Germany is famous for its more relaxed attitudes towards nudity compared to many other European countries, it is not legal to remove your clothes in all areas of German public life. The order to terminate the lease of the house.

And there are some laws that are enforced not to disturb others, as being nudity on your balcony or garden is not legal, especially if a neighbor reports it, and you will be prosecuted or fined.

According to German lawyer Swin Valentowski, organized nude sunbathing on your property can result in a fine under Section 118 of the Public Order Acts, which prohibits nudity that could be considered a “nuisance to the general public”.

Nudists should be especially careful if their garden or balcony is located near a children’s area, such as a playground or school, or near a religious building. In extreme circumstances, excessive nudity may terminate the lease.

On the other hand, public adultery is a much more serious crime, with Valentowsky warning that having sex on the balcony can lead to the termination of the lease.

Also, anyone entering a mall, bar or restaurant naked would likely be required to cover themselves, and establishment owners would have every right to do so because German laws give them the freedom to establish dress codes and behavior on their own property.

In general, public areas where nudity is allowed are marked, and if someone is disturbed and complains, you may be fined up to 1,000 euros.

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