When planning a summer vacation or a winter relaxation trip, more and more Czech families are heading to Polish water parks. Our northern neighbors offer impressive water worlds full of fun, relaxation, and unexpected experiences at affordable prices.
Let’s explore together the 10 best Polish water parks near the border that are definitely worth visiting, whether you’re looking for wild slides, relaxing thermal pools, or fun for the little ones.
Article Summary: for those of You who Don’t Have Time to Read the Whole Article
If you don’t have time to read the whole article, here’s a quick overview of the most important information:
- Best time to visit: Year-round, ideally on weekdays outside of Polish holidays and public holidays
- Among the best water parks in Poland are:
- Aqua Park Wodny Krakow: 8 slides, pirate island for children, sauna world, 485 km from Prague
- Suntago Water World: Largest indoor water park in Europe, artificial jungle, 32 slides, 12 themed saunas
- Aquapark Reda: Unique underwater tunnel with sharks, pirate theme, ideal for a stay by the Baltic Sea
- Aquapark Wrocław: Most accessible from Czechia (250 km from Prague), wave pool, many wellness services
- Aquapark Zakopane: Perfect complement to skiing or mountain hiking, beautiful views of the Tatras
- Termy Maltańskie: 14 stylish sauna zones, thermal pools, focused on wellness
- Tropikana (Hotel Golebiewski): Great choice for a day trip from Ostrava (30 km), exotic atmosphere
- Chocholowskie Termy: Largest thermal baths in Poland, 30+ pools, magnificent mountain panorama
- Terma Bukovina: Stylish architecture, pools on stone terraces, water up to 38°C
- Energylandia: Giant entertainment complex with a water park and 123 other attractions, highest rating 4.8/5
Practical tips:
- Most water parks are open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Ticket prices range from 340 CZK to 770 CZK per adult
- Many offer their own accommodation or cooperate with nearby hotels (our tip for the best accommodation is Hotel Swing or Hotel Holiday Park Zator)
- It is recommended to bring a swimsuit, towel, flip-flops, and a waterproof case for valuables
- In most water parks, you can communicate in English or German
Why Visit a Water Park in Poland?
Polish water parks have become an extremely popular destination for Czech tourists in recent years, for several reasons. Not only are many of them easily accessible from the Czech border, but they also offer excellent value for money.
Modern facilities, diverse attractions, and a friendly atmosphere make Polish water parks an ideal destination for families with children and for adults seeking rest and relaxation.
Another big draw are the rich sauna worlds that are part of many water parks. For the price you would pay in Czechia just for pool entry, in Poland you can also enjoy saunas, relaxation zones, and other wellness services. This is certainly something that parents will especially appreciate after a demanding day spent with lively children.
When is the Best Time to Visit?
Polish water parks have one big advantage – you can visit them year-round. In summer, they provide refreshment during hot days, while in winter they are a warm refuge where you can forget about the freezing weather outside. Most water parks are open daily from morning to evening, typically from 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM.
If you want to avoid queues and crowded pools, I recommend visiting on weekdays. Weekends and Polish holidays are usually much busier. The winter off-season is also a good choice, especially if you plan to combine your visit to the water park with other activities in the area, such as skiing in the Polish Beskids or Tatras.
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Polish Water Parks: 10 Tips for the Best Ones
We have a list of the best water parks in Poland for you – just choose.
1) Largest Water Park in Poland: Aqua Park Wodny Krakow
Let’s start our journey for water fun in historic Krakow, where one of the largest and most attractive water parks in Poland is located. This water park is approximately 485 km from Prague and offers an amazing number of attractions for children and adults.
On an area of 2000 m², you will find eight different slides with a total length of 800 meters. For children, there is a pirate island play area with climbing frames, while adrenaline lovers will appreciate slides such as Kongo, the multimedia TWISTER, the fiery SPEED FIRE, and the extremely fast NITRO.
In addition, you will also find a water climbing wall, a wild river, a rainbow path, and for the youngest visitors, a paddling pool with water attractions. Meanwhile, adults can relax in one of the eight hot tubs or visit the extensive sauna world.
Practical information for your visit:
- Address: Dobrego Pasterza 126, 31-416 Kraków, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 400 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.2/5 from over 15,970 visitors
- Suitable accommodation: Hotel Swing****, which is located 50 m from the water park
2) Largest Water Park in Europe: Park of Poland – Suntago Water World
About 30 km from Warsaw in the town of Wręcza, we find a true giant among water parks – Suntago Water World. It is the largest indoor water park not only in Poland, but in all of Europe! It was only opened in 2020, and its construction cost more than 3.5 billion CZK.
Visitors can look forward to the artificial indoor jungle Jamango, which spans 6 floors. It consists of hundreds of palm trees and offers 32 slides, 4000 sun loungers, and many other attractions. In the relaxation area, you will find a 900 m² thermal pool and a huge tropical garden with other types of pools.
The 2500 m² sauna world includes 12 themed sections, including Turkish baths, an Egyptian village, Valhalla, and Paradise Beach. You will find few comparable places in Europe, which makes Suntago an ideal destination for a trip, even if it’s a bit further from Czechia.
Practical Information:
- Address: Nowy Świat 1, 96-300 Wręcza, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 770 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.1/5 from over 14,737 visitors
- Accommodation directly at the water park: Suntago Village – highly-rated bungalows for 4 to 8 people
3) Water Park Reda
In the town of Reda in northern Poland, one of the most unique water parks in the country is located. Its biggest attraction is the possibility of “swimming with sharks” – visitors can whiz through a 60-meter-long underwater tunnel while observing these marine predators separated by safe glass.
Different parts of the water park are stylized in various forms. You will find a sunken castle with a Kraken, a pirate bay, or an adventurous “river expedition”. The areas are very nicely designed, and children will certainly be thrilled with them.
Although Reda is further from the Czech border, it is an ideal place to visit during a vacation by the Baltic Sea. You can thus combine a visit to the water park with a stay by the sea, which can be a great combination for a summer family vacation.
Practical Information:
- Address: Morska 5, 84-240 Reda, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 420 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.3/5 from over 27,120 visitors
- Accommodation directly at the water park: Green Village w Aquapark Reda
4) Water Park Wrocław
For residents of North Bohemia and Moravia, the Water Park in Wrocław (Wroclaw) is easily accessible – it’s just over 250 km from Prague. It has been operating since 2008 and offers a wide range of water attractions.
In the water park, you will find a large swimming pool and an entertainment zone full of smaller pools, intricate bays, and artificial rivers. Children will enjoy the pirate bay with a suspension bridge and other attractions. A pleasant Aquabar serves refreshments, and for heat lovers, a sauna world, halodarium, or tepidarium is available.
Although Water Park Wroclaw is among the smaller and simpler water parks, it is nicely equipped and pleasant. Moreover, Wrocław itself is a beautiful historical gem that is worth visiting on its own. You can thus combine water fun with a cultural experience.
Practical Information:
- Address: Borowska 99, 50-558 Wrocław, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 340 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.4/5 from over 28,790 visitors
- Accommodation tip: Campanile Wroclaw Centrum
5) Water Park Zakopane
The town of Zakopane has been a very well-known Polish destination for Czechs for decades. People come here for beautiful nature, skiing, markets and shopping, but also for water fun. Zakopane and its surroundings are full of thermal and other spas, some of which are among the best in Poland.
The Water Park in Zakopane offers beautiful views of the Polish Tatras from the outdoor pool. There are many intricate slides, thermal pools, and several types of saunas. Bowling or a fitness center are also available.
This water park is probably not a destination in itself that you would travel hundreds of kilometers for. However, Zakopane and its surroundings are definitely worth visiting, and the water park can be a pleasant addition to your mountain vacation or skiing trip.
Practical Information:
- Address: Jagiellońska 31, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland
- Full-day ticket price: from 410 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.3/5 from over 12,175 visitors
- Accommodation tip: Domki Krupa Chochołów
6) Termy Maltańskie
In the Polish city of Poznań, specifically in the district called Malta, well-known thermal baths are located near a small lake, around which a water park has also grown. It is not among the giants, but its connection with the well-known thermal baths gives it a calmer and more “healing” atmosphere.
The water park offers nice outdoor facilities with a number of large slides. The indoor facilities also make the visit pleasant for families with children and more playful adults. The local sauna world is truly very pleasant, offering 14 stylish zones and featuring 12 different saunas, a snow cave, and other great places. There are also traditional baths with a range of top-notch procedures.
Practical Information:
- Address: Termalna 1, 61-028 Poznań, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 460 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.4/5 from over 20,455 visitors
- Accommodation tip:
7) Water Park Tropikana (Hotel Golebiewski)
Just a short distance beyond the Czech border in the town of Wisła, you will find the popular Water Park Tropikana, which is part of the Golebiewski Hotel. It is an ideal place for a day trip – it’s only 30 km from Ostrava.
The water park welcomes you with an exotic atmosphere, where you will feel like you’re on vacation in the tropics. Several pools, five slides, and a wave pool are available. Children will appreciate the special pool with a children’s slide and many safe attractions.
“A very nice place, suitable for the whole family – everyone will find something. Several pools, lots of hot tubs, both indoor and outdoor, a salt cave, saunas, attractions for children, children’s pools, decent prices… worth a visit,” one of the visitors comments.
Practical Information:
- Opening hours: every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Facilities: swimming pool, recreational wave pool, water jets, hydro-massage pool, paddling pool for children, hot tubs, saunas, salt cave, relaxation room
- Accommodation tip: Hotel Gołębiewski Karpacz
8) Chocholowskie Termy
Near Zakopane (about 10 km) are some of the largest thermal baths in Poland – Chocholowskie Termy. The total water area of the pools here reaches 3000 m² and is divided into more than thirty pools. Add to that almost ten hot tubs and a number of slides, both entertainment and relaxation features.
What makes these thermal baths truly exceptional is their magnificent location in a natural environment with perfect views of mountains and forests. Equally charming is the stylish, intricate, and unique architecture of the baths. An important part also includes spa and wellness procedures – there is more than enough space for regeneration here.
Practical Information:
- Address: Chochołów 400, 34-513 Witów, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 540 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.6/5 from over 48,680 visitors
- Accommodation tip: Domki Krupa Chochołów
9) Terma Bukovina
Just a short distance from Zakopane lies another magnificent thermal spa – Bukovina. They are renowned primarily for their location in the heart of nature, among endless forests and mountains. A great advantage is the use of thermal water from a nearly 2.5 km deep well. Some pools have a temperature of up to 38°C, providing perfect body warming.
The baths have very stylish architecture. Here you will find a system of outdoor pools on stone terraces, which give a monumental, almost ancient impression. The main glass building is connected to the outside by a large slide. Overall, there are several slides, as well as saunas and other wellness facilities.
Practical Information:
- Address: Sportowa 22, 34-530 Bukowina Tatrzańska, Poland
- Price of full-day ticket: from 510 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.3/5 from over 17,396 visitors
- Accommodation directly at the water park: Hotel Bukovina ****
10) Energylandia
If you’re looking for entertainment on a grand scale, then Energylandia is a clear choice. It’s not just a water park, but an entire entertainment complex located in Zator near Krakow. With an area of around 70 hectares, it is the largest amusement park in Poland, offering an incredible 123 attractions.
The water park section includes numerous waterslides, rivers, a pirate bay, a play island, and countless other features. In addition, you’ll also find a roller coaster straight out of Hollywood movies and various themed sections, such as a historical village or a pyramid.
Energylandia is a remarkable place where you’d need a week rather than just a single day to fully explore it. Regardless of the length of your visit, it is sure to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Practical Information:
- Address: aleja 3 Maja 2, 32-640 Zator, Poland
- Full-day ticket price: from 410 CZK per adult
- Rating: 4.8/5 from over 160,358 visitors
- Accommodation tip: Holiday Park Zator
11) Termy Cieplickie
Cieplice Thermal Baths offer the best combination of relaxation and fun for the whole family. Thanks to the unique thermal water, which you won’t find anywhere else in Poland, you can perfectly relax and regenerate your body here.
Just 164 km from Prague, you’ll find indoor and outdoor pools with healing water, waterslides for children, a relaxation zone, and a complete SPA with various types of saunas. After swimming, you can refresh yourself at the local restaurant. The surrounding historical parks are perfect for pleasant walks. A perfect tip for a weekend trip, after which you’ll feel reborn!
🏠Accommodation tip: Hotel Cieplice MEDI & SPA
Practical Tips for Visiting Polish Aquaparks
We’ve put together some practical information that might be useful for your visit.
Transport and Accessibility
Most of the mentioned aquaparks are easily accessible by car. From Prague or Ostrava, you can reach the border aquaparks within a 2-3 hour drive. For those further away (such as Suntago or aquaparks near the Baltic Sea), it’s advisable to plan a longer stay or visit them as part of a holiday in the area.
If you prefer public transport, connections between the Czech Republic and Poland are also good. Most aquaparks have parking nearby, so parking shouldn’t be an issue.
Prices and Tickets
Admission prices vary depending on the specific aquapark, day of the week, and length of stay. Generally, aquaparks in Poland are more affordable than comparable facilities in the Czech Republic. Many of them offer discounts for children, students, and seniors.
For some more popular aquaparks, such as Suntago or Energylandia, I recommend purchasing tickets online in advance to avoid potential queues at the ticket office, especially during weekends and holidays.
Poland – where to Stay
If you’re planning a longer stay, many Polish aquaparks offer accommodation directly on-site or cooperate with nearby hotels. Examples include:
- Suntago Village near Suntago Water World – bungalows for 4 to 8 people
- Hotel Bukovina near Terma Bukovina
- Hotel Golebiewski in Wisła, which includes Tropikana aquapark
For families with children, these accommodation options are ideal because you have water attractions at your fingertips and don’t have to waste time commuting.
What to Bring with You
When visiting a Polish aquapark, don’t forget:
- Swimwear (some aquaparks may have regulations regarding appropriate attire)
- Towel (in some places, it’s possible to rent one for a fee)
- Slippers or flip-flops for the pool
- Swimming goggles (especially for children)
- Swimming cap (some pools require it)
- Waterproof case for valuables
- Payment card or Polish złoty in cash (for card payments abroad, we recommend Revolut)
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Best Aquaparks in Europe
If you’re not heading to Poland, then visit one of the other aquaparks in Europe, for example:
- Siam Park (Spain)
- Aquashow Park (Portugal)
- Fasouri Watermania (Cyprus)
- Aquapark Istralandia (Croatia)
- Aquapark CanevaWorld (Italy)
- Water Park Rhodes (Greece)
- Tropical Islands (Germany)
- Etnaland (Italy)
- Aqua Dome (Austria)
Conclusion: Water Fun for Everyone
Polish aquaparks are a great option for spending time with family, whether on a day trip or a longer stay. Thanks to the diverse offerings, everyone will find an aquapark to their liking – from giant complexes with numerous adrenaline attractions to quieter thermal baths focused on relaxation and regeneration.
The biggest advantage of Polish aquaparks is undoubtedly the combination of high-quality services, affordable prices, and easy accessibility from the Czech Republic. Therefore, it’s no surprise that they are becoming increasingly popular.
Whichever of the listed aquaparks you choose, you certainly won’t regret it.
FAQ
Which is the best Polish aquapark for families with small children?
For families with small children, I recommend Aquapark Kraków or Tropikana in Wisła. Both offer special children’s zones, safe attractions, and paddling pools with various play elements adapted for the youngest visitors.
Is it necessary to speak Polish when visiting aquaparks in Poland?
In most Polish aquaparks, especially those located near the borders or in large cities, the staff can communicate in English or German. A basic knowledge of Polish can be useful, but it’s not essential. Information boards and instructions are often multilingual.
How is payment handled in Polish aquaparks?
Most aquaparks accept payment cards, but we recommend having some cash in Polish złoty with you in case of a terminal malfunction or for small expenses (such as locker rental, refreshments, etc.).
Is it possible to visit Polish aquaparks year-round?
Yes, all mentioned aquaparks are open year-round. Many of them have both indoor and outdoor pools, with the outdoor ones potentially being closed or operating on a limited basis during winter months.
Are Polish aquaparks safe?
Polish aquaparks adhere to strict safety standards, and in most of them, trained lifeguards are present. Nevertheless, it’s always important to follow safety rules and instructions, especially when using waterslides and other attractions, and to pay increased attention to children.
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