Zakrzówek (Kraków)

Zakrzówek is a flooded limestone quarry in the middle of Kraków, up to 32 m deep. Sunken objects include a bus, a Nysa van, a car, a mirror and a papal plaque. The diving is supervised by the Kraken dive centre, which is open year-round. Visibility is typically 10-15 m, best in June and September, dropping to 3-8 m in summer.

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Region: Poland – Flooded Quarries
Area: Silesia & Lesser Poland (Jaworzno, Kraków, Opole)
Depth: 0–32 m
Level: intermediate
Current: low
Type: lake, wreck
Coordinates: 50.036991, 19.911475 (approximate)
Highlights: sunken bus, Nysa van, sunken car, mirror, perch, pike, carp, visibility 10-15 m (3-8 m in summer)
Tips: Water is warm only near the surface; deeper it is a few degrees, so wear a drysuit outside summer. The surrounding park has driving restrictions and fines are reported – ask Kraken for access and rules. Bathing in the lake has been allowed since 1 June 2023, so expect crowds near the shore in summer.

Zakrzówek (Kraków)

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