A reservoir in the mountains
Lake Czerniańskie was created by a dam on the Vistula in the Czarne district. In the artificial reservoir the waters of the Biała and Czarna Wisełka come together. Among other things the reservoir serves flood protection and supplies the region with drinking water.
What you can do
- Walking — paths around the lake and along the dam
- Views — the sheet of water framed by Beskid peaks
- Photographs — the dam and the lake in a mountain landscape
- Position — close to the presidential residence and the valley of the Biała Wisełka
In practice
This is an open-air spot free to everyone — it goes well with a walk through Wisła Czarne and a visit to the presidential residence. It is at its finest under a clear sky, when the mountains are reflected in the water.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- The Czarne district, the upper part of Wisła
- Character
- An artificial reservoir behind a dam
- Admission
- Free and open to all
- Nearby
- The presidential residence, the valley of the Biała Wisełka
- Best time
- A clear sky, for the reflections
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours of walking
When to go
High water and fresh green all around.
A popular goal for walks, pleasant on warm days.
Colourful slopes reflected in the water.
A raw, silent winter landscape.
Other sights in Wisła
Straight-line distances from „Lake Czerniańskie and the dam" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Where to stay nearby
Places from our list that have Lake Czerniańskie and the dam within walking distance or a short drive.
