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Hike around Zakrzówek Lake
Why it's instagrammable
Zakrzówek Lake is a water reservoir only 3 km from the city center. It was serendipitously created when the limestone quarry accidentally pierced the water table and the area flowed full with water.
The irresistible blue, seemingly bottomless water was immensely popular with locals for swimming and cliff diving in summer. After a series of accidents the Zakrzówek has been officially closed (as well as scuba diving instruction). The city has plans to turn the area into a sanctioned recreation area by 2021.
Nowadays, you can still hike around the lake and enjoy magnificent views, but diving and swimming is strictly prohibited.
Good to know
You can reach Zakrzówek by bike or tram from the city center. Tram lines: 18 & 52 from the Old Town, drop off station KAPELANKA, continue walking along Twardowskiego street.
Zakrzówek, Kraków, Polen