Zakrz贸wek Swimming Area - Floating Pools and Beach
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Little Croatia in the Center of Krakow!
Zakrz贸wek Lake was created by flooding a limestone quarry in 1990. Now, it has a new swimming area. The water here is a beautiful turquoise color, with wide wooden piers and steep limestone rocks around it, making it feel like a Croatian resort.
- Entry to the swimming area is free, but there is a limit on the number of people.
- Getting to the pools with a stroller is not easy; the paths are steep, and the stairs are quite high.
- The swimming area is guarded by a lifeguard from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 7 days a week during the holiday season until September 3rd.
- Swimming outside the pools in the lake area is at your own risk.
- No pets are allowed in the water in the pool area.
- The swimming area is closed on Mondays (technical day).
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Cycling to Zakrzowek - along the Vistula embankments and through the charming Twardowski Rocks Park
Floating Pools at Zakrz贸wek
There are 5 large pools of different depths for both swimmers and non-swimmers: 40 cm with a children's paddling pool, 80 cm, 120 cm, and 350 cm. You can sunbathe on the wide wooden piers, which make it easy to move between the pools.
Facilities: Changing rooms and toilets are located at the top of the quarry, so if you're at the pools and want to use them, you'll need to climb the stairs each time.
Zakrz贸wek Beach
You can also relax and sunbathe by the water at the nearby beach. It's a great alternative if the line for the swimming area is too long - here, entry is unlimited. On the rocky beach, you'll find wooden loungers and a large tree providing shade on hot days.
- There is a wide asphalt path to the beach, convenient for strollers and bikes.
- There is no lifeguarded swimming area here - entering the water is at your own risk.
- If you're going to this beach, it's a good idea to bring flip-flops or water shoes - the entrance to the water is rocky.
Walking Path Around the Quarry
Zakrz贸wek is not just a swimming area! The path around the lake is one of the most scenic walking routes in Krakow. It's worth visiting any time of the year!
Around the lake, you'll find many kilometers of walking paths with benches, swings, and viewpoints of the quarry and Wawel Castle. The lake area also connects with Twardowski Park and Rocks.
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Zakrz贸wek - scenic walking route around the reservoir
Twardowski Rocks Nature Reserve
For more peace and shaded paths, including asphalt alleys accessible for strollers and bikes, visit the quarry on the other side of the swimming area. Here, you'll find a large green area - Twardowski Rocks Nature Reserve, with a beautiful viewpoint towards Wawel Castle and the center of Krakow.
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Legend of Mr. Twardowski
According to legend, the famous Krakow wizard Jan Twardowski had his alchemical workshop near this quarry. It's said that a powerful explosion in his lab created the local rocks. Maybe on your trip, you'll bring along our coloring book, which you can download below:
Pan Twardowski
Once upon a time, there lived a sorcerer named Jan Twardowski in Krakow. He knew that with the help of the devil, he would have greater power for his spells. ...
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