Zakrzówek, Kraków's flooded quarry
An old flooded limestone quarry a few kilometres from central Kraków, with turquoise water and white walls, turned into a bathing area with floating pools.
The story
The quarry was worked from the late 19th century until 1990, when the pumps were switched off and the pit filled with groundwater. For years it was a place of forbidden and dangerous diving; in 2023 the city opened the bathing area, with floating pools, jetties and lifeguards.
Why go
Because it is a piece of tropical sea inside a city of art, a few minutes from Wawel.
Which wind
Good with Hot days
Avoid with Thunderstorms
Practical information
- Activities
- Lake swimming
- Level
- All
- Seabed
- Very deep turquoise water, floating pools
- Best time
- Late June–August
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- On foot or by tram from Kraków; paid entry in time slots, to be booked at weekends.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Kraków Łagiewniki station, 2.1 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Kraków Bonarka station, 2.5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Kraków Airport (KRK), about 10 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 550 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 100 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -4 to 2 °C | 2° -4° | 47 |
| Feb | from -2 to 5 °C | 5° -2° | 50 |
| Mar | from 0 to 9 °C | 9° 0° | 37 |
| Apr | from 4 to 14 °C | 14° 4° | 60 |
| May | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 92 |
| Jun | from 14 to 24 °C | 24° 14° | 71 |
| Jul | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 100 |
| Aug | from 16 to 27 °C | 27° 16° | 83 |
| Sep | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 88 |
| Oct | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 65 |
| Nov | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 45 |
| Dec | from -2 to 4 °C | 4° -2° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 213 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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Wind and thunderstorms can change within hours: before going in, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112, water rescue 601 100 100.