📜 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.