Legal Barbecue or Bonfire Spots in Krakow and Surroundings
Picnic lovers and friends who enjoy outdoor gatherings will find places in Krakow where you can legally have a barbecue or a bonfire. Want to go out of the city or even to the mountains? Below is a list of places in Krakow and its surroundings where you can find legal, designated spots for barbecues or prepared shelters and places for bonfires.
Zakrz贸wek - Barbecue Area
Although barbecuing is prohibited directly at the swimming area, there is a barbecue zone near Ska艂ki Twardowskiego. The place is near Salezja艅ska Street and Wy艂om Street.
- Entry: Free
Zakrz贸wek Swimming Area - Floating Pools and Beach
Swimming area at Zakrz贸wek in Krakow ...
Barbecue Spot in Krowoderski Park
There is a designated barbecue spot in Krowoderski Park. Nearby, there is an attractive playground for children, a toilet, and shops - so it's easy to replenish supplies.
- Entry: Free
Bonfire Spots in Mogilski Forest and Witkowicki Forest
Picnic areas with a designated bonfire spot are located in Mogilski Forest on Podbipi臋ty Street and in Witkowicki Forest on Bibicka Street in Krakow. You need to notify the City Greenery Board and pay a fee of 300 PLN. Picnics can be organized for no more than 50 people on weekdays, except Saturdays, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Here you can find the exact regulations.
Kryspin贸w Swimming Area
Near the swimming area, there is a large area with densely growing pines that provide a lot of shade. There are benches and tables, barbecue spots, and walking paths. If you're looking for shade, this is the place to spread your picnic blankets.
In the summer season, there is an entrance fee.
Kryspin贸w Reservoir - bathing area, beach, attractions
The "Na Piaskach" reservoir, popularly known as the "Kryspin贸w Reservoir", is a guarded bathing area with sandy beaches located approx. ...
Zabierz贸w Quarry
The quarry in Zabierz贸w has recently been renovated - a safe beach, picnic spots, and family rest areas have been created. There are numerous benches and wide sidewalks that allow access with a stroller (previously, the paths were wild, rough, and rocky). Unfortunately, although the place by the water tempts you to bring a swimsuit, swimming is prohibited in the quarry. The area is mostly sunny.
- Entry: Free
Zabierz贸w Quarry Reservoir
Zabierz贸w Reservoir - Wheelchair-FriendlyLess known and less crowded than the quarry in Krakow's Zakrz贸wek, but equally beautiful. ...
Trout Valley in Dubie
Designated bonfire spots are also in Trout Valley - a park in Dubie near Rac艂awka Valley. There is access to a stream where children can play and an interesting playground. The place is very attractive for family gatherings and picnics.
- Entry: Free
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Trout Valley - park in the village of Dubie
Bonfire with a Mountain View: Kud艂acze Shelter and Sucha Polana
Want to have a bonfire with a mountain view? The PTTK Kud艂acze Shelter near My艣lenice is the closest mountain shelter to Krakow. You can drive almost to the clearing (it takes 5-10 minutes to walk from the paid parking lot).
PTTK Shelter on Kud艂acze Meadow
PTTK Shelter on Kud艂acze Meadow - so close to Krakow that you can come here for an afternoon family walk. ...
Sucha Polana
Sucha Polana on the Sucha Pass (710 meters above sea level), near Por臋ba, is a picturesque and peaceful place between the ridges of the Makowski Beskid: 艁ysina and Lubomir to the south and Kamiennik to the north. You can organize a family picnic, a bonfire at a designated fire pit, and rest under a shelter.
Note! You cannot reach here by car; you have to walk from Por臋ba G贸rna or Lipnik. But it will be quiet and peaceful.
Sucha Polana - trails from Por臋ba and Kud艂acze
Sucha Polana on Sucha Pass (710 meters above sea level), near Por臋ba, is a picturesque and peaceful place between the ridges of the Beskid Wyspowy: 艁ysina and Lubomir in the south, and Kamiennik in the north. You can organize a family picnic here, have a bonfire... ...
Geosfera in Jaworzno
Geosfera is a park located in a picturesque, former limestone quarry in the northern part of Jaworzno, about 3 km from the center. The Geosfera has a brine graduation tower, gazebos and gardens, a pond with a small sandy beach and wooden deck chairs, a playground, and a large gazebo for barbecuing. The park's main theme is geology and prehistory, learning about the rocks of the local area that formed at the bottom of an ancient sea!
- Entry: Free
GEOsfera in Jaworzno - Geopark, Brine Graduation Tower, and Dinosaurs!
Geosfera is a park located in a picturesque, former limestone quarry in the northern part of the city of Jaworzno, about 3 km from the city center. ...
Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno
This artificial lake was created after sand extraction in the area. Two sandy beaches and a supervised swimming area have been created here. The area has recently been renovated, and everything is of a high standard! The reservoir is surrounded by a forest, and there is an asphalt pedestrian and bicycle path around the reservoir, ideal for a walk with a stroller, rollerblading, or a family bike trip. There is a designated barbecue area near the swimming area.
- Entry: Free
Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno - Bathing Area and Beach
In Jaworzno, about 25 km from Katowice and 50 km from Krakow, there is a fantastic bathing area with sandy beaches! The area has recently been renovated and everything is of high quality. ...
Chech艂o Reservoir in Trzebinia - Beach and Swimming Area
Chech艂o Reservoir, also known as Chechelskie Lake, is an artificial reservoir located near Dulowska Forest. There is a supervised municipal swimming area, a sandy beach, and a brine graduation tower. There are food trucks with fast food and ice cream. There is also some shade near the reservoir. There are designated barbecue gazebos in the swimming area.
- Entry: Free
Chech艂o Reservoir in Trzebinia - beach and swimming area
Chech艂o Reservoir, also known as Chechelskie Lake, is a man-made lake located about 3 km from the PKP station in Trzebinia, near Dulowska Forest. At the reservoir, there is a guarded, municipal swimming area, sandy beach, and a small brine graduation tower. ...
Balaton in Trzebinia
The flooded quarry - Balaton swimming area is the main attraction of Trzebinia. There is a sandy beach and 3 safe pools (lifeguard supervision) with depths of 0.8 meters and two with depths of 2.5 meters, as well as a safe beach with a paddling pool for toddlers. The pool area is mostly sunny, with only a bit of shade over the toddler paddling pool. There are booths with ice cream, waffles, and fast food on the swimming area grounds. There are many trees and shade where you can spread a picnic blanket and designated barbecue areas.
An entrance ticket is required.
Trzebinia - Balaton bathing area, Bo偶niowa hill and forest walk through the Dulowska Forest
The flooded quarry - Balaton bathing area is the main attraction of Trzebinia. Beach, safe pools and paddling pool for toddlers ...
Remember:
- Before starting a barbecue, check local regulations and signs - different places have their own rules, and regulations change.
- Be careful, do not leave the fire unattended, and after the feast, extinguish everything well and dispose of the ashes in appropriate containers.
- When using public places, let's ensure others can enjoy them too - do not leave trash behind!
Publish Date: 2024-05-18