📜 Kristýna Recreational Area, a former lignite quarry, is now a vibrant recreational hub with a lake fed by clean underground water.
🔍 Spanning 14 hectares with a maximum depth of 28m, it offers diverse water sports, accommodation, and activities in a forest setting near the Czech, German, and Polish border.Why Go🌊 The clean lake is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, paddleboarding, diving, and fishing.
🏞️ Enjoy hiking, cycling, and rollerblading on renovated paths, or use it as an excellent starting point for trips in the Lužické hory.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It's family-friendly with playgrounds and activities for children.
🏕️ Diverse accommodation options include cabins, tents, and caravan pitches.
🔥 Grilling and fire pit areas are also available.Why Avoid⚠️ Deeper parts of the lake are dark, cold, and have limited visibility for divers.
🚫 Dogs are strictly forbidden on any beaches.
🅿️ Expect fees for vehicle entry into the camp area during peak season.
🚿 Hot water for showers requires a chip watch and payment.Tips🗓️ Cabin stays in July and August are limited to weekly turns (Saturday to Saturday).
🐕 A muzzle is recommended for larger dogs.
💡 Check specific camp for pricing as multiple operators exist.
🔦 Divers need light and compass for deep, dark areas.Cost💰 General entry is 100 CZK (reduced 70 CZK); parking, showers, and dog fees are extra.Hours🕒 Reception: May, June, September 8:00-20:00; July, August 8:00-21:00.Parking🅿️ Parking is available at rented cabins/caravans/tents or in guard-monitored paid parking lots.Facilities🚻 Central toilets and hot showers (paid) are available, along with shared kitchen facilities and Wi-Fi access.
🍔 Multiple restaurants, fast-food stalls, bars, and ice cream vendors are on site.Pets🐾 Dogs are welcome in the recreational area on a leash but are strictly prohibited on beaches.