The construction of Świnna Poręba Reservoir on the Skawa River started in the beginning of the twentieth century. The authorities in Vienna, having planned the construction of the Danube-Vistula-Dniestr Canal, first started to regulate the river and then considered having a reservoir as well. Two different locations were considered: the first was for Graboszyce village and the other for Świnna Poręba village. The final decision was taken by the Polish authorities in 1973, choosing the second village to build a dam and a reservoir, but the construction works started in 1986 r.
The Lake Mucharskie on the Skawa River is located on the Skawa River in the Małopolska Region on the border of two districts - Wadowice and Sucha. It covers the areas of communes: Mucharz, Stryszów and Zembrzyce. The dam is located in Świnna Poręba about 6 km to the south of Wadowice, taking the national road No. 28 towards Sucha Beskidzka. The lagoon has a very varied coastline and extends between Świnna Poręba and Zembrzyce on a length of about 11 km. The reservoir was originally designed as a reservoir for drinking water for the Silesian agglomeration. Today, it’s more about a better protection against the floods of the Skawa and Vistula valleys (including Cracow), the production of renewable energy,rearing fish fry in the fish fry production centre and a place of high tourist, landscape and natural values.
The reservoir has a capacity of 161 million m3 and occupies an area of 1035 ha. The maximum height of the dam is 54 m and it is 604 m long. Like the dams in Czorsztyn and Solina, its crown is open to visitors. The reservoir is currently managed by the The State Water Farm Polish Waters. The area under the water has previously been subjected to many years of archaeological and historical research, which can be viewed at the permanent archaeological and historical exhibition in the Sucha Beskidzka Municipal Museum. The exposition shows the scale of human settlement in the Upper and the Lower Skawa River Valley from prehistory to middle ages. It present the climate, fauna and flora, epochs and more important archaeological cultures, technologies, beliefs and art, which are the background of the artifacts from excavation in the basin of the reservoir. The magical corners of Skawa River around the Lake Mucharskie are shown with the film ‘Z nurtem życia’.
Schedule of making the crown of the dam in Świnna Poręba available to tourists from May 1 to October 1, 2024:
- Saturdays and Sundays: from 8.00a.m. to 8.00p.m.
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Additionally, it will be available on the May long weekend, May 1 - 5, and on the bank holiday on August 15
You can enter the crown of the dam in Świnna Poręba through one of the two entrance gates (from the vantage point located at the national road No. 28 and from the poviat road in Świnna Poręba). During the visit, the rules of visiting apply, which are available on the spot. More information: https://krakow.wody.gov.pl/
Seasonal Police Station in Świnna Poręba
The service on Lake Mucharskie is provided by police officers trained in water rescue and first aid, from the District Police Headquarters in Wadowice and from the Police Water Station in Kraków.
Seasonally, uniformed officers guard the safety of people relaxing on Lake Mucharskie. Police officers have been patrolling the reservoir from 8.00 to 20.00. They are equipped with a police motor boat and two quad bikes to patrol the shoreline of the reservoir. Uniformed officers have the right to check the technical condition of floating equipment and the qualifications of people who use it.
In emergency situations, you can contact them at 515 971 936
ATTRACIONS:
- Ship cruises on Lake Mucharskie
Ahoy adventure!
Would you like to experience a water adventure? See the area from a different perspective, spend time with family or friends? Visit us!
We invite you for 45-minute sightseeing cruises on the "Róża Wiatrów" ship or on the "Szafir" gondola on Lake Mucharskie, previously known as Świnna Poręba Reservoir, which begin and end in the port of Jaszczurowa.
Boat trips in September and October:
- 11:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 3:00p.m., from Monday to Friday
- 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 12:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 2:00p.m., 3:00p.m., 4:00p.m. - on the weekend
Boat trips in July and August:
- 10:00a.m., 12:00a.m., 2:00p.m., 4:00p.m., from Monday to Friday
- 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 12:00a.m., 1:00p.m., 2:00p.m., 3:00p.m., 4:00p.m., 5:00p.m. - on the weekend
IMPORTANT!!!
The cruise for individuals takes place with a minimum of 10 people. THE ARMATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE CRUISE DUE TO ADVERSE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS.
The "Róża wiarów" ship is a ship that has two decks. On the upper deck you can sunbathe, feel the wind in your hair or look at the surrounding towns from a different perspective.
In the middle of the ship, we can always shelter from the suddenly changing weather. The "Róża Wiatrów" can take 60 passengers on board at a time, which guarantees that the cruise can be used by families as well as organized groups.
The "Szafir" gondola is a small vessel that will take 12 people on board at a time. It is perfect for an anniversary gift, a romantic date in the glow of the setting sun. It can also be one of the highlights of a hen or bachelor party. The "Róża Wiatrów" ship can also be rented for a photo session and various special events.
The ship's harbor is located in Jaszczurowa-Jamnik, under the viaduct of the National Road DK28 Sucha Beskidzka - Wadowice.
Access to us:
⚓ from Wadowice 8 km (10 minutes)
⚓ from Sucha Beskidzka 14 km (20 minutes)
⚓ from Żywiec 39 km (45 minutes)
⚓ from Myślenice 41 km (45 minutes)
⚓ from Kraków 59 km (1.10 h)
We have all safety certificates and rescue equipment.
Ticket price:
⚓ 40 PLN / person - normal
⚓ 35 PLN / person - discounted (up to 16 years)
⚓ children under 3 years old free of charge
Organized groups are requested to book in advance by calling +48 661 082 309 or 693 661 307
In addition to sightseeing cruises, you can also rent a 1-person or 2-person canoe
You can also find us on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Szanty-na-Fali-118320849539036
We invite!
- HAVEN LENIÓWKA
Pedal boat and canoe rental
The Leniówka harbor is situated on the Mucharskie Lake in the town of Mucharz. It is part of a water reservoir located on the Skawa River in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship on the border of the Wadowice and Sucha districts.
The base is located near two artificial hills called Bird Islands, where herons, cormorants and other species of birds are hosted, which we can admire from the level of our deckchair or rented equipment on the water. We want to make this contact with nature possible for you. In our marina you can rent pedal boats and kayaks and combine relaxation with an active form of spending free time in a pleasant way. It is a place that will allow you to break away from everyday life, relax in beautiful scenery and forget about current affairs for a while. Our rental is the fruit of many years of thoughts and dreams about establishing and running your own marina, it is a place made of love for water!
We place the greatest emphasis on safety!
Bearing this in mind, all our equipment has the appropriate safety certificates. The owner and founder of "Przystań Leniówka" is a WOPR lifeguard (water rescue team) with many years of experience, and most of the staff are also WOPR lifeguards with knowledge and authorization to provide first aid. Each of them will be happy to help you choose the right equipment for you.
The equipment that we provide you with is completely new!
CONTACT DETAILS: We are located just below the order numbers of the private properties of Mucharz 180 and Mucharz 375 * (* the above addresses are in no way related to our business, they are only a guide for access)
N: 49 ° 49 '02.0 ", E: 19 ° 32' 43.9"
tel. +48 535 278 888
kontakt@przystan-leniowka.pl
https://przystan-leniowka.pl/
PRICE LIST
In the offer of Przystań Leniówka you will find the possibility of renting:
WATER BIKES
- WATER BIKE Delfin
Monday - Friday: PLN 50 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 55 / 1h - WATER BIKE 4 PERSON "Garbus"
Monday - Friday: PLN 50 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 55 / 1h - WATER BIKE 5 PERSON "Garbus"
Monday - Friday: PLN 50 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 55 / 1h
KAYAKS
- ECO KAYAK - 2 people
Monday - Friday: PLN 34 /1 person / 1h
Weekend: PLN 34 /1 person / 1h
During the week and weekend: PLN 78 /1 kayak / whole day - PREMIUM KAYAK - 1 person
Monday - Friday: PLN 17 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 17 / 1h
FLOATING EQUIPMENT
- SUP board + paddle
Monday - Friday: PLN 40 / 1h
Weekend: PLN 40 / 1h
During the week and weekend: PLN 110 / whole day - SOFA - TOWING - max 3 people or 2 people**
During the week and weekend: PLN 180/10 min
- Yamaha Spark Trixx 90ph Water Scooter*
During the week and weekend: PLN 300 / 30min lub PLN 450 / 1h
* Renting a scooter for self-driving is only possible for people HAVING A MOTORBOAT HELMSMAN'S PATENT. For others, the option is only a ride (15 minutes) with a helmsman, in the passenger seat
**Service available only on selected days. Detailed information will be provided by the rental service.
BEACH EQUIPMENT
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WOODEN BEACH CHAIR
Monday - Friday: PLN 10 / whole day
Weekend: PLN 15 / whole day -
UMBRELLA
Monday - Friday: PLN 10 / whole day
Weekend: PLN 10 / whole day -
BEACH SET - 2x WOODEN Lounger + UMBRELLA
Monday - Friday: PLN 30 / whole day
Weekend: PLN 40 / whole day
- PRZYSTAŃ OBLASEK
It offers the use of water attractions:
- Rental: kayaks, boats, pedal boats
- Cruises on the lake
- Stationing of vessels
- Grilling for organized groups
On days off, in good weather, delicious ice cream, casseroles, coffee and more.
Address:
Dąbrówka 145,
34 -146 Stryszów
Tel. +48 510 815 018
Email: jabko145@interia.eu
Work hours: 09:00 - 21:00
More information on the Przystań Oblasek Facebook profile
- WINDMILL HARBOR
Przystań WindMill is a water equipment rental with a sandy beach, deckchairs and a mini bar. Rental equipped with pedal bikes, electric bikes, kayaks, electric Chillboats and jet skis. WindMill marina offers catamaran cruises on Lake Mucharskie, as well as the possibility of renting a catamaran for: hen and stag parties, birthdays, weddings, integration events, business meetings , training and other events. In the catering trailer you can buy, among others: burgers, casseroles, potato pancakes, grilled sausages and cold drinks and ice cream.
Access from National Road No. 28 in Jaszczurowa.
Contact: +48 693 128 201 or +48 693 128 202
Website: https://przystanwindmill.pl/
More on the Facebook profile:PrzystanWindmill
Location on Google Maps