Where to Go for a Swim in Katowice and Nearby?
Relaxing by the water on hot days is a great way to cool down and unwind. Swimming spots with beautiful views attract both active people and those who prefer to relax on the beach. Check out the best swimming spots around Katowice:
1. Valley of Three Ponds in Katowice
Located near the Bathing Pond, this guarded swimming area is the closest to the center of Katowice. The downside is the nearby highway and the noise of passing cars. The upside is the many kilometers of paved paths for biking or walking with a stroller. You'll find many food places and food trucks here. The Valley of Three Ponds is a great place to relax in the city, surrounded by greenery.
- free entry
- many kilometers of paved paths for biking, rollerblading, or walking with a stroller
Valley of Three Ponds in Katowice
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2. Morawa Beach and Swimming Area in Katowice-Szopienice
The newly opened swimming area by Morawa Pond is another spot for summer relaxation by the water. Along the swimming area, there are wooden loungers with a view of the water. There is also a new playground for kids, beach volleyball courts, picnic shelters, and designated spots for food trucks.
- free entry
- ramps for strollers right up to the beach
Swimming Area at Morawa Pond in Katowice
A new swimming area with a sandy beach has been created at Morawa Pond in Katowice, in the Szopienice district (right next to the border with Sosnowiec). ...
3. "Stawiki" Swimming Area in Sosnowiec
At this swimming area, you'll find a long pier that surrounds the guarded swimming zone. The pier has wooden loungers and is accessible for walking with a stroller. There are changing rooms, toilets, a gym, a boat rental, and a playground.
- free entry
- long wooden pier with loungers and a view of the water
Swimming Area "Stawiki" in Sosnowiec
The public sandy city beach with the "Stawiki" swimming area is one of the favorite places for residents of Sosnowiec to relax by the water. ...
4. Pogoria III Lake Beach and Swimming Area in D膮browa G贸rnicza
The main attraction of Pogoria III is the wooden pier with a small covered lookout tower over the lake. Pogoria III is the third of four lakes in the D膮browa Lake District, created by flooding sand quarry pits. It is newer and definitely the most popular among beachgoers and families with children.
- free entry
- ramps for strollers to the beach, paved path around the lake for biking, rollerblading, or walking with a stroller
Swimming Area and Beach - Pogoria III Lake in D膮browa G贸rnicza
The sandy beach and guarded swimming area at Pogoria III reservoir in D膮browa G贸rnicza is a popular place for water relaxation during summer days for residents of Upper Silesia. ...
5. Rybacz贸wka Swimming Area and Beach by Pogoria I Lake in D膮browa G贸rnicza
Pogoria I, also known as Old Pogoria, is the first of the four lakes in the D膮browa Lake District, created by flooding sand quarry pits. The sandy beach surrounded by trees and the guarded Rybacz贸wka swimming area by the picturesque Pogoria I Lake in D膮browa G贸rnicza is perfect for family relaxation by the water. The swimming area at Pogoria I is wilder than the one at Pogoria III, and the sanitary facilities are not as good.
- free entry
- one of the older and wilder swimming areas, poorer infrastructure, no changing rooms
Swimming Area and Beach Rybacz贸wka at Pogoria I Reservoir in D膮browa G贸rnicza
Pogoria I, also known as Old Pogoria, is the first of four lakes in the D膮browskie Lake District, created by flooding sand mine pits. ...
6. Sosina Reservoir in Jaworzno
This artificial lake was created after sand quarrying in the area. There are two sandy beaches and a guarded swimming area. The area has been recently renovated and everything is of high quality! The reservoir is surrounded by a forest, and in the middle, there is a small island that serves as a bird sanctuary. It's a very interesting place for family relaxation.
- free entry
- ramps for strollers right up to the beach, wooden loungers, paved path around the lake for biking, rollerblading, or walking with a stroller
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. ...
7. Balaton Swimming Area in Trzebinia
The flooded quarry - Balaton Swimming Area is the main attraction of Trzebinia. There is a sandy beach and 3 safe pools (with lifeguard supervision) with depths of 0.8m and two with a depth of 2.5 meters, as well as a safe beach with a paddling pool for toddlers. The pool area is mostly in the sun, with some shade over the toddler paddling pool. There are booths selling ice cream, waffles, and fast food.
- paid entry
- several pools of different depths and a paddling pool for children
- lots of shade
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 ...
8. Chech艂o Reservoir in Trzebinia
Chech艂o Reservoir, also known as Chechelskie Lake, is an artificial lake on the outskirts of Trzebinia, near the Dulowska Forest. There is a guarded city swimming area, a sandy beach, and a small salt graduation tower.
- free entry
- lots of shade, nearby bike paths in the Dulowska Forest
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. ...
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Publish Date: 2024-07-14