Lake Kristýna near Hrádek nad Nisou, a flooded mine lake with beaches near the Three-Country Point

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Lake Kristýna near Hrádek nad Nisou: swimming, camping and beaches by the Three-Country Point

Lake Kristýna near Hrádek nad Nisou is a flooded former brown-coal mine turned into a lively recreation area with sandy and grassy beaches, a campsite, cabins, restaurants, sports facilities and cycling services close to the Czech-German-Polish border.

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Verified on:: 10/06/2026
Country:: Czechia
Region:: North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland

Practical information

Crowds

Hot weekends and school holidays are busy. Weekdays, June and September are usually calmer.

Booking

Regular beach entry is not booked. Campsite stays, cabins and selected caravan pitches should be booked ahead in summer; cabins have weekly stays in July and August.

Best time

June to September in warm weather. For a calmer visit, choose weekdays, mornings or late summer outside the busiest holiday days.

Transport

Driving to the Kristýna recreation area is easiest. Without a car, travel via Hrádek nad Nisou and continue on foot, by bike or local transport according to current connections.

Watch out for

The regional hygiene authority lists no lifeguard or medic at Kristýna. Water quality is officially monitored, but always check the current status before swimming.

Time needed

Allow 2 to 4 hours for swimming. With the Three-Country Point, lunch and water activities, it can easily become a full-day trip. With camping, plan a weekend.

Accessibility

The area has facilities and beaches, but it is an outdoor recreation site with varied surfaces. Check specific accessibility options with the operator.

Nearby prices

2026 beach entry for non-staying visitors: CZK 70 per person, CZK 30 per dog, season pass CZK 490 per person. Parking before the campsite is CZK 80/12 h from April to October.

Lake Kristýna lies on the edge of Hrádek nad Nisou near the Three-Country Point of Czechia, Germany and Poland. It is a flooded former brown-coal mine, now used as a recreation area with beaches, a campsite, cabins, restaurants and sports facilities. The bathing water is officially monitored by the Liberec regional hygiene authority, which listed it as suitable for swimming on 25 May 2026; in the 2025 season, both the north and south beaches were rated suitable throughout the season. The site is best for families, campers, caravan travellers and cyclists. Regular beach entry for non-staying visitors is listed at CZK 70 per person in the 2026 price list. There is no lifeguard or medic listed for the bathing area, so swimming is at your own responsibility.

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Prices

Day beach entry is simple, while accommodation has several seasonal prices by pitch type, period and booking. For a day trip, budget mainly for beach entry and parking.

Season note: Prices are based on the official Kristýna recreation area accommodation and services price list valid from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026. Check the current price list and rules before visiting, especially for stays and summer bookings.

Beach access

Beach entry for non-staying visitors
official
70 Kč
Dog beach entry fee
official
30 Kč
Dogs may move only according to site rules and dog-zone maps; regular beaches are not freely open to dogs.
Non-transferable season entry pass
official
490 Kč
Free entry: children under 100 cm, disabled-card holders and people over 70
official
Free

Parking

Parking before the campsite April–October
official
80 Kč
Parking before the campsite November–March
official
30 Kč

Other prices

Camping pitch Area A by season
official
490–930 Kč
Price includes 1 night for 4 people, car and caravan or camper van, including beach entry.
Camping pitch Area C with electric hookup
official
730–930 Kč
Person over 15 in main season
official
100 Kč
Tent from June to August
official
200 Kč
Shower token
official
30 Kč
Cabins by type from June to August
official
1,150–3,250 Kč
In July and August, cabins have a minimum stay of 7 nights, Saturday-to-Saturday.

Note: Accommodation prices vary by area, season and booking type. Tents and caravans have a 2-night minimum in July and August; cabins have a 7-night minimum in July and August.

Verified on: 10/06/2026

Access & transport

Kristýna lies on the edge of Hrádek nad Nisou on Žitavská Street, close to the Three-Country Point. Driving is easiest, but it also works well with a bike trip along the Nisa river.

Car: Kristýna recreation area
car
Navigate to Kristýna recreation area / Žitavská 745, Hrádek nad Nisou. On hot days, expect paid parking and busier access roads.
Recommended
Parking:
Yes
Destination:
Rekreační areál Kristýna, Žitavská 745, Hrádek nad Nisou
By bike: Nisa river and Three-Country Point
bike
The site works well as a stop on a bike trip along the Lusatian Nisa. The town lists e-bike chargers, service stations and a cycling map with local routes.
Recommended
Parking:
Yes
Public transport via Hrádek nad Nisou
public transport
Without a car, plan connections to Hrádek nad Nisou using current timetables and cover the final section on foot, by bike or local transport.
Parking:
No

Note: In summer, watch return connections and parking. The area is near the borders, so trips can easily extend into Germany or Poland.

Lake Kristýna near Hrádek nad Nisou: swimming, camping and beaches by the Three-Country Point

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Beach entry for non-staying visitors

Dog beach entry fee

Non-transferable season entry pass

Free entry: children under 100 cm, disabled-card holders and people over 70

Parking before the campsite April–October

Parking before the campsite November–March

Camping pitch Area A by season

Camping pitch Area C with electric hookup

Person over 15 in main season

Tent from June to August

Shower token

Cabins by type from June to August