Zakrzówek swimming and other tips for cooling down
With the heatwave in full swing over much of Europe, Krakow, like many other destinations has been sizzling in temperatures of over 30 degrees. For many, heat like this is hard to suffer in a city environment with no coastal beaches to retreat to. So where can you go to cool down? Zakrzówek swimming pools are the answer!
Zakrzówek is easy to walk to from the city centre (roughly about a 30 minute walk) but it can be accessed by tram to the nearest stop at Norymberska. The map below should help you if you want to walk.
It consists of a huge quarry area that Pope John Paul II laboured in during WW2. Apparently over enthusiastic quarrying meant the water table was punctured and the quarry flooded with fresh, pure spring water. Today, five floating swimming areas of various depths are open to the public along with life guards in the quarry. In addition, there are some changing rooms, toilets and food trucks serving chips, beer and coffee. They are open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday for maintenance) and are free to access. The lovely fresh water is wonderful in the sweltering summer heat. Be sure to bring your own towels/seating etc as there is only wooden decking for sitting or lying on.
Bagry Lake
Fancy cooling down on a more conventional beach setting? The Bagry lake may be what you are looking for. Situated in the Płaszów district, it is a fresh water lake with two large beach areas. During the summer holidays life guards are on duty and the water quality is frequently tested. In addition there is a seasonal food truck park, toilets, changing areas, outdoor showers and a small beach bar. If you don't fancy swimming, there are two marinas, two sailing schools, wakeboarding, pedaloes, paddle boards and kayaks for hire at very reasonable prices.
The landscaped area surrounding the main beach area also has hammocks, sun loungers, barbeque areas and volleyball courts.
You can get to the Bagry by taxi or the 127 bus goes directly there.
Find out more with this link and this map.
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