The summer sun has worked up so much heat that heading for some water is practically a must. Let’s take our pick then:
Liberec Swimming Pool
Unfortunately now closed due to renovation work, the swimming pool still operates in at least a limited mode during the holidays. Accessible are the Sunny Meadow and the smaller, 25-metre pool. The pool building is entered through the entrance from the Sunny Meadow and a storage room is available.
Aquapark in Centrum Babylon
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea – that’s exactly how you are going to feel at Centrum Babylon’s Aquapark, decorated in the style of Jules Verne’s stories. Have you ever had a swim to the tune of organ music accompanied by colourful lights? Have you seen a water-themed laser show? All of that is awaiting you at Aquapark plus water slides, a white-water river, whirlpools in caves, fountains and geysers, water massage and four water chutes – Little Dragon, Anaconda, Galaxy and Tornado.
Vápenka open-air swimming pool
Built by butcher Franz Richter as early as in 1933, this concrete pool is probably one of the oldest in the Czech Republic. The pool’s nickname is Vápenka (after the nearby, now discontinued lime kiln), although its guests prefer a bronze tan. The swimming pool is located close to the tram line in the direction of Ještěd. It is 3 metres deep and besides the main 50-metre pool it has a wading pool for kids and grassy relaxation areas where you can enjoy moments of rest.
Sluníčko open-air swimming pool
Go to Sluníčko (Sun) to get some sun. The very name is simply hard to resist. This swimming pool in Vratislavice has a 30-metre pool for swimmers and a 50-metre one for non-swimmers. The pool is surrounded by grass relaxation zones, neatly flat on one side and arranged in a terraced fashion on the other. Come and have swim and some of that nice summer tan as well.
Forest open-air swimming pool
This is no place for sissies. This pool with its crystal clear water reflecting the surrounding trees will enchant you with its romantic touch and something a bit on the rough side. Perhaps more than just a bit – the pool is supplied with water coming straight down from the Jizera Mountains, which means it has quite an icy streak. All-out refreshment is guaranteed all year round.
Information on water quality in nature swimming pools and swimming areas is regularly published by the Liberec Regional Office of Public Health.