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I visited BOTH miners route and Tourist route in one day

I went in winter and therefore was able to buy the tickets online a day before. I went for the 1015am miners route. Firstly, we were each given a locker to change into miners gear and were given each a torch. We, a group of 10 to 15 people, were brought down by lift to the first level (57m) and went through the exhibits that were still in a fairly ORIGINAL format. Then we walked down many steps to reach the second level at a depth of 100 meters below the surface. Before coming back to the surface, we were given each an empty certificate.

For the Tourist route, we started at 230pm. We had to walk down 400 steps to level 1 (64m) probably taking 15 minutes or more for a group of 30 people!!! Not only were the exhibits RECONSTRCTIONS, the corridors and walls were all glazed. Due to the overwhelming number of visitors, the canal boat ride, which reminds us of the phantom (of the opera) rowing down the canal in the cave, has been taken off the programme. We were very tired having been through both routes. Otherwise, I would have queued to visit the museum at the end of the Tourist route, which is inclusive in the ticket. The museum visit, which will take a further one hour, is located almost at the end of the visit. Do pay attention to St Johns chapel on your right as you exit. This was transferred from the miners route and restored. You will be brought to the surface , from this depth of 135m, by an old miners lift capable of carrying only 6 standing adults.

By the way, on the website there is a panorama tour of the Tourist route

The salt mine is now a gold mine with millions of visitors a year!

We went by bus and returned by train. Both are almost equidistant to the tourist route entrance shaft.

We had a fabulous smaczny lunch at Sztolnia near the Catholic Church located between the two shafts

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Hi, thank you so much for your informed post! I will be going there next month so this is very useful to know.

I have a few questions about it, if you wouldn't mind answering?

Is it necessary to buy the tickets online, or are the queues to buy them on the day long?

The reason I ask is because I intend to travel there by public transport and in case I don't arrive on time, don't want to have to buy a new ticket.

Do the tickets have to be printed, or can you show them on your phone?

I see the entrance tickets are 12 zloty per route. That's approx. £49 for both the tourist and miner routes-quite expensive I think.

2. We also travelled by public transport. Therefore since we were doing both the Miners route and tourist route, the Miners route required us to be there at 10am. And we bought the 230pm tourist route which gave us ample time to have lunch. Unfortunately, we were then too tired to visit the museum nearing the end of the Tourist route. We took the bus. Bus or train, we use google map which gave us a quite accurate information of train times and bus times and when they will reach Weliczka.

3. you can show your tickets on the phone

4. yes they are. there should be a discount for visitors who intend to do both the routes. it is already a gold mine of sorts for the owners of this mine.

Wow, noted your tips. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the info. If you had to recommend just one tour which would you pick?

that's a bit hard for me to say. you will appreciate the 260 virtual panaroma tour on the website AFTER you have visited the Tourist route. The Miners route gives you the original feel of being one of the previous miners.

I, we, really hope the management will give a reduced package for those wanting to do both. It's really a gold mine (full of cash) for them already.

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Is it worth visiting the wieliczka mine near kraków (+ best tours).

Visiting this salt mine near Kraków is hugely popular but is the Wieliczka Mine worth it?

As I have visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine, this is where I can help you. Discover all you need to know about visiting the Wieliczka Mine, including how to get there from Kraków and the best tours.

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Where is the Wieliczka Salt Mine?

Variously known as the Kraków Salt Mine and Salt Mines Kraków, this Polish salt mine is located in the small town of Wieliczka, just under 9 miles to the southeast of the city.

Wieliczka: A Mine of History

The  UNESCO World Heritage Site  of the Wieliczka Salt Mine is over 700 years old.

Exploration was halted in the 1990s, partly to preserve the mine’s historical status but also because of the risk of flooding. Nonetheless, it still produces 15,000 pounds of salt each year.

The mine has been a tourist attraction since the 19 th  Century when the Russians opened the first tourist route with miners acting as tour guides. As a nod to Wieliczka Salt Mine’s provenance as a tourist attraction, today’s guides wear uniforms modelled on the miners’ workwear.

Over the years such luminaries as Goethe, Chopin and Pope John Paul II have paid a visit. In 2019, nearly 1.9 million visitors descended into its salty depths, making the Wieliczka Mine one of Poland’s biggest tourist attractions.

Why Visit the Wieliczka Mine?

This underground world of salt-carved chambers is a testament to human skill and creativity.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is the oldest of its type in Europe and showcases the development of mining techniques in Europe from the 13th to the 20th centuries. A small fraction of its 300-kilometre length has been transformed into galleries with works of art, underground chapels and statues sculpted in the salt.

Whether you want to admire the artistry or learn more about salt mining, a journey into Wieliczka’s salty depths is fascinating.

To help you plan your visit to this salt mine near Kraków, you’ll find your options for making the journey to Wieliczka later in this article.

Wieliczka Kraków Salt Mine Routes

The only way to visit the Wieliczka Mine is on a guided tour. As it would be easy to get lost in its labyrinth of tunnels, you are expected to stay with your guide at all times.

There are two main types of tours available – the Tourist Route and the Miners’ Route.

Tourist Route

I took the popular Tourist Route tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Think of it as the Wieliczka’s Greatest Hits, allowing you to experience the surreal underground wonderland of the mine.

The Tourist Route is 3.5 km long and the tour takes about 3 hours. These tours are in English, Polish, German, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish. English-speaking tours are frequent.

Miners’ Route

The Miners’ Route is 2 km long and takes about 3 hours. It is designed to give you a sense of what life was like for Wieliczka’s miners.

This tour is only available in English and Polish and is less frequent than the Tourist Route tours. You will be required to wear protective clothing.

Graduation Tower

If descending into the earth’s salty depths isn’t for you, consider visiting the Graduation Tower.

You’ll get a good view of the mine from its 22-meter height but the tower is promoted on its health benefits. It’s claimed that the salty mist benefits those who are struggling with stress and fatigue, helps to improve your immunity and cleanses the airways.

What It’s Like to Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine

Unsurprisingly, visiting the Wieliczka Mine is all about salt.

It’s everywhere. From the roofs, down to the floor. In the ‘crystals’ hanging from elaborate chandeliers to the walls, which we were encouraged to touch and lick.

At the start of the tourist route tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, you descend 47 flights of stairs, helpfully numbered, to the first chamber, ‘ The Bono’ , at 64 meters below the surface. I’d like to think that there is a connection between this chamber and U2’s frontman but think that this is unlikely.

From here, the tour takes you from chamber to chamber, through narrow corridors hewn into the mine’s salt base. These chambers are supported by cylinders of pale wood ‘painted’ with a mixture of brine and lime.

Our guide assures us that they only lose one tourist a month.

Nature’s white gold

Salt played a major role in the fortunes of the Kingdom of Poland.

During the reign of Casimir the Great (1310 – 1370), one-third of the royal revenue came from salt. Casimir gave refuge and privileges to Poland’s Jews and Kraków’s Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, is named after him.

Going back further to the Neolithic Age, 6,000 years ago, salt was known as ‘white gold’ as it was the only means to preserve food. The word ‘salary’ is a Roman term derived from the word ‘salt’.

Wieliczka salt mine’s chapels

But salt mining was a risky business.

Fear was the miners’ constant companion. The fear of being poisoned by methane gas, the fear of flooding.

Asking God for his protection and giving thanks for this was important to these miners, and they created a number of underground chapels at the Wieliczka Salt Mine where they could pray.

The most spectacular of these chapels is St. Kinga’s Chapel. Hewn from a single block of salt in 1862, this is pure sodium chloride, right down to the ‘icicles’ hanging from the chapel’s Christmas tree.

Elaborate bas-reliefs of scenes from the life of Jesus are carved into its walls, including a copy of Da Vinci’s  Last Supper . When I visited on 26 th  December, there was an exquisitely detailed nativity scene carved out of salt.

A salt statue – what else? – of St. Kinga takes centre stage on the altar, flanked by Saints Joseph and Clement. At the rear, a statue of Pope John Paul II towers over an adjacent illuminated Virgin Mary.

Are you searching for an unusual wedding location?

Then why not get married at St. Kinga’s Chapel? It is available for hire and, at just over 100 meters below ground, it really will prove  How Deep Is Your Love .

An indoor hot air balloon ride anyone?

Leaving St. Kinga’s Chapel, we pass a small salt lake, which is saltier than Israel’s Dead Sea. It is said that if you are determined to sink the nine meters to its bed, you would need to strap on a 40 kg ballast.

The final chamber is the deepest at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, at a depth of 135 meters. Reaching a height of 36 meters, the Stanislaw Stasiz Chamber has been the setting for two records. These were the first indoor bungee jump and the first indoor hot balloon flight.

Tour over, we exit through the gift shop. Salty souvenirs anyone?

Tips for Visiting the Kraków Salt Mine

• When your guided tour finishes, that is not the end of your visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The ticket price includes the museum, a further 2 km walk. There is also a museum showing a ten-minute film.
• If you are timing your exit with a scheduled train departure, note that from the ‘exit’ there is a 15-minute walk to reach the elevator to the surface. It wasn’t busy when I visited and this took around half an hour.
• It can get humid below ground. Therefore, even if it is cold outside, bring a bottle of water.
• Comfortable shoes are a must. I walked approximately 5km during the course of my visit.
• You are allowed to take photographs in the mine. However, the low light conditions make capturing a decent image challenging (there’s a good reason why there aren’t many images included in this post).
• If you are feeling peckish at the end of the tour, there is a large underground restaurant.

Is it Worth Visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine?

Although fascinating, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is super- touristy.

It is expensive by Polish standards and I did get the feeling of being processed through the site. I visited Wieliczka during a  Christmas trip to Kraków,  a quiet time of year, and I shudder to think how rammed it becomes during peak season.

That said, it’s not often that you are given the opportunity to visit a Disneyfied mine complete with chapels made from salt. Embrace the kitsch!

On balance, if you have a half-day to spare, visiting the Kraków Salt Mines is a good option, if only to see something unique. However, if time is short, skip it. You are better off focusing on  exploring Kraków , its churches and its museums, and taking a  day trip to Auschwitz .

Plan Your Visit to the Wieliczka Mine

Essential information.

OPENING HOURS

The salt mine is open daily with the exception of a few religious holidays.

At the time of updating this article (August 2023), Tourist Route tours in English take place every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Miners’ Route tours operate three times a day.

Check here for up-to-date information.

In 2023, the standard ticket price for both the Tourist Route and the Miners’ Route tour is 126 PLN for foreigners. Tickets for the Graduation Tower cost 9 PLN.

You can buy tickets for the mine here . Alternatively, purchase them from the machines and ticket office at the mine.

They may be purchased online up to 90 days before the planned date of the tour, but no later than one hour before the tour starts.

When is the best time of year to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine?

Save a few holiday closures, the salt mine in Wieliczka is open year-round.  As throngs of tourists descend to its salty depths between June and September, try to visit in late autumn, winter or early spring. 

How to get to the Wieliczka Mine from Kraków

Visiting the Wieliczka Mine is easy to do independently.

Take the  train from Kraków Glówny  (the central station) to the end of the line at Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia. The salt mine is a five-minute walk from the train station; the route is clearly signposted.

You can buy your train ticket for this 25-minute journey through Kraków’s suburbs from machines at the station or from the conductor on board.

Check the  train timetable  here.

To reach the salt mine from Kraków by bus, take line 304 from the Main Railway Station or Galeria Krakówska. It also stops close to the Old Town.

Buses leave Kraków every 20 minutes and take about 30 minutes to reach Wieliczka. From the Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli stop, it’s a five-minute walk.

On an organised tour

The easiest way to get from Kraków to the Wileiczka Salt Mine is on an organised tour. Most local tour operators offer excursions from Kraków but I have selected a few of the most popular and highly-rated tours.

Tours of the Wieliczka Mine

If you opt for an organised excursion from Kraków, you are looking at 4-5 hours of your time. All of these tours take the Tourist Route.

None will include a photography permit which you will need to buy at the mine. This costs peanuts though.

WIELICZKA SALT MINE TOUR FROM KRAKÓW

Explore the salt mine on the Tourist Route and benefit from a transfer from your hotel and a drop-off in Kraków city centre. You have the flexibility to choose between a shared transfer or a private one.

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DAY TRIP TO THE KRAKÓW SALT MINE AND AUSCHWITZ

Can’t choose between visiting Auschwitz or Wieliczka? Problem solved.

Combine a tour of the salt mine with a visit to Auschwitz in an affordable and time-efficient way

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Or perhaps you want to explore Kraków’s Jewish heritage and visit the mine?

Fear not. This value-for-money guided full-day tour excursion includes three of Kraków’s must-see attractions.

And That’s a Wrap!

I hope that this review helps you decide if it’s worth visiting Wieliczka for you. Finally, if you want to make the most of your time in Kraków, take a look at these posts:

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• 6 Reasons for Spending Christmas in Kraków, Poland
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From Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mine – The Three Routes

Hidden underground are mysterious salt mines holding many secrets! You’ll see extraordinary landscapes of salt that you wouldn’t be able to see on the surface; lakes of salt, artworks made of salt, more than 2000 chambers, and even a unique chapel! Doesn’t it all sound fascinating? 

Your trip to Krakow would be incomplete if you skip the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Yes, that’s right. This place has over 1.6 million visitors in a year for a reason and is one of the most popular attractions in Poland.

So, what makes this Salt Mine a special place to visit? This salt mine has been operating as early as the 13th century!  Underground, you’ll find altars, statues, and so on, all carved out of salt. How cool is that! 

This place is even inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and is definitely worth visiting.

Read on to find out some of the best ways to reach the Wieliczka Salt Mine when you start your journey from Krakow.

How far is the Salt Mine from Krakow?

Krakow to the Wieliczka Salt Mines is only around 16 kilometers southeast of the city. It’s not far at all and takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. When you travel from Krakow to the Salt Mines, you will pass through a beautiful village with great scenic views.

 If you rent a car, you can make stops and capture the beauty of the place with your camera!

History of the Wieliczka Salt Mine

The mine started operating back in the 13 th century in the pretty town called Wieliczka and was even continued till recent years – 1996 to be precise. The mining came to an end as salt prices started falling and as a result of the flooding in the mine. The Wieliczka Salt Mine you see today is the result of the work done by tens of generations of miners. This place is a monument to the history of Poland and something that has been present with the Polish for centuries!

Wieliczka Salt Mine is composed of a set of underground mining corridors. It has 327 meters of depth and 287 kilometres of length.

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Different Ways to Reach the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

• Travel by Public Transport (Take Bus, Train or a Minibuses)

If you are planning to travel to the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow by bus, you can opt for Bus No 304. The bus leaves from the shopping mall area, Galeria Krakowska. You can de-board the bus at the Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli Stop. The Salt Mine is just a 5-minute walk from the stop.

If you have decided to take the train, look for the one that goes from Main Krakow Railway Station to Wieliczka Rynek. If you plan to take the tourist route to see the salt mine, get off at Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli. The Salt mine is just a 10-minute walk from the station.

Minibusses are a popular mode of transport in Poland. Take a minibus that goes in the direction of Wieliczka Rynek from the Main Railway Station in Krakow. You can get off the minibus at Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli stop.

• Rent a Car or Book an Uber

If you rent a car and choose to drive to the Salt Mines, you will have to pay for parking. You can use the car park above the hill which is near the entrance of the mine. You can also use other car parks on the way.

Uber does not have a permit to service within the Old Town of Krakow. However, you can locate the nearest point from where you can be collected and taken to the Salt Mine.

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• Opt for Organised Tours

 If you don’t want any stress at all, just join an organized Wieliczka Salt Mines Tour with a local guide, arranged by a local tour operator. 

It can be one of the best choices you make if you have less time to plan well in advance and want to know as much as possible about the place that you are going to visit. 

The whole tour is well organized by the tour operator and you do not have to worry about the tickets, maps, and timetables! It can be one of the easiest ways to see all the gems of Poland without waiting in queues or any other worries.

Let your tour operator handle the transportation of you and your family from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mines! Usually, the entire tour package should include the tickets to enter and transportation from the city and back. 

You can also gain knowledge from an experienced guide who will tell you incredible stories and interesting facts about Wieliczka.

Ensure the tour you opt for includes pickup from Krakow, transport to the Salt Mines and back, entrance tickets, and the Official Salt Mine Guide.

You may still be looking for more information about guided tours. So, let’s solve that right away!

If you are opting for a standard guided tour, you would be picked up right from the hotel and would be taken to the Wieliczka Salt Mine in a minivan. You would then join a group of other visitors. It would be an amazing opportunity to meet other travelers and create new friendships. 

Or, you could also opt for a private tour. There are good selections of tours you can select from and you can also cancel up to 24 hours before your excursion for a full refund. When you opt for a guided tour, you end up saving a lot of time, which will help you take in other Krakow tourist attractions and places to visit in Poland. That’s why we say that this is “the best” option if you lack time for traveling to Wieliczka on your own.

Delve Deep into the Details of the Tour

For a hassle-free experience, you just have to inform the tour operator where your accommodation is 24 hours before your tour begins. The expert guide will take you safely through the network of passages, chambers, chapels, and the salt mines. The guide will also share knowledge about its history and secrets! This inspiring and adventurous experience is something you will not forget easily. The tour would take around 4 to 5 hours as you would be taken to the chambers deeper than the ground level.

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Sights to See Inside the Salt Mine of Wieliczka

The salt mines are famous for their beautiful salt-built halls and a chain of tunnels that is more than 186 miles long!

Salt Extraction Process: When you are visiting this Salt Mine, you will understand the process of extracting salt from the mine. This process was used since the Middle Ages. You can also learn about the environment and weather conditions inside the mine that has a unique microclimate. This climate can be helpful for treating people with respiratory conditions.

You can use the stairs to descend into the mine and use elevators to go back up. The elevators are just like the ones used by the miners. You will see an illuminated lake, a beautiful chamber decorated with salt, famous figures of people made of salt, and a mesmerizing chapel that is sure to leave you speechless!

The Three Different Routes to visit Wieliczka Salt Mines

•   The Tourist Route

This route is one of the most popular ways to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine. You will encounter the incredible magnificence of the mines. Additionally, you will see chandeliers, sculptures, murals, and 20 chambers. The specialty of all of this is that they are carved out of salt! If you pick this tour, you can begin from the Danilowicz shaft. You will have to descend 350 steps i.e., 135 metres depth under the ground.

Some of the chambers have outstanding acoustics. This route includes a light display over the serene waters of one of the underground lakes while you listen to the music of Chopin. The highlight of this tour is, no doubt, the visit to the Chapel of St. Kinga. It is the only underground church in Europe, decorated with incredible works of art carved out of salt.

Points to be noted:

• The total time for this route is 3 hours.
• Children of any age can accompany their parents on this tour. However, there is a lot of walking involved and this might make children tired. Hence, it is best to not involve younger children as a part of this tour.
• Comfortable shoes are necessary as you would be walking most of the time. Also, make sure you dress warmly.
• Even though the ground is relatively flat, the descent to the mine can be challenging for people with knee or walking issues. If you have registered as a disabled during the visit, you can access the shorter route (90 minutes) that makes use of elevators instead of the staircase. However, to access this facility, you will have to contact the mine and reserve a spot in a disabled group.

• The Miners’ Route

This route is designed for those who would like to experience the life of Wieliczka’s miners. Hence, you should wear the appropriate work clothes and become novice miners for a few hours. If you pick this route option, you would enter the mine through the Regis Shaft in the centre of Wieliczka town. It is separately located away from the tourist route and doesn’t connect with it at all. 

You would be provided with a coverall, safety lamp, mining equipment, a miner’s helmet, and a POG absorber (respiratory device). You will also get mining tasks from your guide who will be known as ‘foreman’. The tasks would include testing for methane, digging salt, etc. to provide an authentic feel of what the life of miners would have been like. This experience would also give you a clear idea about the mine’s geology and history.

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• The miners’ route takes 3 hours to explore. You need to be at the mine 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Wearing comfortable shoes is necessary as you have to walk a lot! Also, make sure to dress in layers as it might get warmer than expected when you move around.
• Since this is an authentic experience, it requires some physical effort.  So, you have to be reasonably fit to enjoy it.
•   Children below 10 years old are not allowed on this tour and those aged 10-18 must be accompanied by an adult.

3.The Pilgrim’s Route

This is a special route offered for the faithful, accompanied by a priest who demonstrates devotion to those who worked in the mine. The route includes stops for offering prayers, specially prepared food, and a Mass by the end of the tour. This takes 2 to 5 hours.

Visiting the Graduation Tower

Additional to the mine, you can visit the graduation tower. This is a 22-meter-high observation tower. It is an ideal spot to admire the mine shafts and St. Kinga Park from above. The natural brine mist present in the air is said to be therapeutic for people with respiratory problems. However, if you are a photo bug and would like to take a picture inside the mine, you will have to get an additional permit for the same, upon your arrival. It is not expensive but just a formality.

Information for Visitors Going to the Salt Mine

If you are visiting the Salt Mine with a tour from Krakow, you do not have to worry about the practical aspects of it as the tour guides would handle pretty much everything. However, if you choose to visit the salt mines by yourself, you should know some things.

• Salt Mine Opening Time : The mine is open all through the year, except on certain religious holidays. Opening times vary according to the season and the route chosen. The most popular Tourist Route is open almost every day from 7.30 AM to 7:30 PM during the peak season. However, it is open from 8 AM to 5 PM in the low season.
• Salt Mine Tickets : Entrance tickets for foreign tourists cost about 100 PLN. You can use credit cards or cash to pay. However, it’s always a good idea to get your tickets booked in advance. If not, you will be taking the risk of waiting in line for several hours. Children under the age of 4 can enter the mine for free. There are discounts available for older kids, families, students, disabled visitors, and senior citizens.
• Multiple Routes : You always have an option to buy a ‘package’ ticket that allows entry to both the Tourist and Miners’ routes. But just remember that this would be a time-consuming experience and can take up a good part of the day.

Facilities Available in the Salt Mine

You will have access to toilets on the tourist route. However, you will have to wait until you reach the ‘rest point’ which is halfway over the tour. Hence, it’s a better idea to get fresh before the tour begins. You can also find a café and a small gift shop at the ‘rest point’. 

What’s surprising is that you get free Wi-Fi access here even though the phone signals fail to work inside the mines. When the tour comes to an end, you can find toilets and a large cafeteria. Such facilities are not available in the miner’s route.

Ideal Time to Visit

Wieliczka Salt Mine can be visited at any time of the year and weather. However, the best time to visit the mine is during the off-season, which is from November to March. The same is the case with other places to visit in Poland as well.

 If you are planning to travel during the peak season, try to plan the visit from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mines, early or late in the day, when there are fewer visitors.

Tips for Visiting the Mines

•   You have to dress appropriately. The temperature inside the mines might be between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius depending on the area you are exploring.
• There are stairs – 860 steps to be precise. Hence, make sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes and it is appropriate for climbing and descending the stairs.
•   Some chambers are very large and some tunnels can be too small and might make you feel claustrophobic. If you have severe issues with being underground or in confined spaces, this place might not be an ideal visit for you.
• Large bags and luggage, animals, smoking, etc. are not allowed when on the tour. You can leave your bags at secure lockers on the premises.
• Wheelchairs and baby carriages won’t suit the tourist route as there are a lot of stairs. If you have mobility issues, do contact the visitor’s centre in advance so that you can access other optional routes.

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Combined miners and tourist route! - Wieliczka Salt Mine

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Combined miners and tourist route!

Seemed like most of the people here had only completed the tourist route. I've one full day in krakow therefore I went for the adventurous miners and tourist route in one day. Booked the tickets online for a combined tourist and miners route for 155 PLN. My friend and I took the train from krakow glowny to wieliczka rynak kopalnia station at 7:08 for 3.5plz per person, arriving st 7:38am. Since we will start with the tourist route first at 8am therefore once we got off the train we turned right at the intersection (and yes if you have the miners route first follow the sign to the left and you will see a pink building). Tourist route: Ticket office is opened at 8 for people who wished to purchase photo permit for 10pln. Margaret was our guide for the tourist route and she was very knowledgable. There were only 4 people in our group so we didn't have to wait for long. We first walked down 54 floors below ground (64m deep) and went into the first section, here you will see different sculptures made of salt and a few machineries explaining how the mechanism works. St kinga's chapel, the most amazing one, is on the second level, there was a mass ceremony on the day of our visit so we had to wait for 20 minutes. Level 3 is the deepest you can go visit. It's 135 meters underground, towards the end of the visit you can also have another option of joining the museum, with displays of crystals, tools used, formation of salt etc etc. The entire tourist route lasted for 2hrs 45 minutes. After the visit you will go back ground via elevator, 40 seconds and you will be back on surface ground. Miners route: Mine started at 2:30pm (yes a big gap between the tourists and miners route so we have time for lunch and explore around town). We all arrived at 2:15pm and was told to go get changed first. There is a locker to keep all your personal belongings. We were given 1) full miners working clothes 2) POG absorber 3) headlamp. The helmet and a headlamp battery carrier are placed inside the locker. First we took the elevator down to level 1. It was pitch dark unlike the tourist route. There is a bit of climbing to do and some physical work, such as hammering sawing, there was a point where our guide, Merak, asked us to switch off our headlamp and sit in a pitch dark church, it was kinda scary at first, but it's a great experience to know how the miners felt during the times of working in darkness and loneliness. At the end of the tour you will 'graduate' as a miner. A little ceremony with a certificate will be given to you. The entire miners route was 2.5 hours. By the time we finished we ran from the exit to catch the 5:08pm train back to Kraków. Hopefully this helps! And have fun!

200m underground, 800 steps and 6km of walking through just a small fraction of the tunnels under this area near Kraków. Amazing history going back centuries. A tour guide spends 2 to 3 hours walking you through some amazing tunnels, picturesque chapels with salt crystal chandeliers and hidden lakes. Hear the amazing history of the mines that provided white gold to Polish royalty and hear of the famous visitors many of which are immortalised by statues made of salt rock. Great for teens, couples, friends. Great exercise too. The finale is a ride back to the surface in a super fast lift.

I recommend visiting this place at the end of any season. I was there at the end of March and there were no que's what so ever. In fact, for the 2nd part of the tour we were only 2 couples! It was an English guided tour for about 3 hours and although it is a very much of a tourist attraction, it was one of the best experiences! I know that in some great mines in the world there are amusement parks inside the mine which makes it tacky for my taste. This mine has touristic things such as restaurants in a very nice taste and fine decor. The tour was very informative by a very good English speaker guide.

what a amaizing place! everybody must see it in Krakow and make a lot of pictures, i was there 3hours with a private guide - it really worth

These Salt mines are simply breathtaking, both in terms of their size and the hidden visual treasures inside. They are a must see for anyone visiting Krakow, and the kids will love walking through the mine shafts and seeing the sculptures.

Very interesting tour of this amazing under ground world, understand we only saw about 1% and we were underground for around 4 hours so place is huge. Very interesting guide ( Isabella) lovely young women with beautiful speaking voice, well informed and a source of great knowledge of the history of this mine

A Tour of Poland’s UNESCO Sites: Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines

In 1978, the Wieliczka salt mine was the first of its kind to be recognized by UNESCO and placed on the list of World Heritage Sites. Five decades later, in 2013, the Bochnia mine was added to the list as well. From the 13th to the 18th centuries, these two mines operated as a single establishment. It was run by a salt collector appointed by the king. The commodity was exported abroad, to Hungary and Ruthenia, as well as to other countries. At its peak, in the early 17th century, Wieliczka mine employed approximately two thousand miners.

The story of the mine can be traced back to the legend of St. Kinga . The Hungarian princess, who married Boleslaw the Chaste, did not accept any wealth or servants as her dowry. Instead, she requested salt. Her father gave her the Marmarosz mine in Transylvania. She brought along some experienced miners to Poland, and when they started to excavate tunnels in the vicinity of Krakow. That is how it all started.

Currently, the Wieliczka mine has nine levels, ranging from 64 meters to 327 meters in depth. It has numerous tunnels that together measure 360 kilometers. There are tourist paths with attractions such as the St. Kinga Chapel, the world’s largest underground temple , located 101 meters beneath the surface. The Bochnia mine also has nine levels, 60 kilometers of tunnels from 70 to 289 meters deep, plus three ancient shafts from the 13th, 16th and early 20th centuries.

Exploring the old mines gives you an insight into the life of miners . There is also a unique climate that can be beneficial for your health . There are even programs available to encourage health rehabilitation through underground visits.

↳ Make sure to read my guide to the most amazing places to stay in Kraków: How to Find Best Place to Stay in Krakow Old Town – Your Guide

By the way, you may also be interested in reading my article about other UNESCO SITES in Poland: Exploring Poland’s Cultural Riches: A Guide to UNESCO Cities

How Come There Is Salt in Wieliczka?

It is believed that the salt deposits in this area have been around since the beginning of time. Legends say that when the mythical fire-breathing dragons roamed the earth, these deposits already existed. Research indicates that the **Wieliczka deposit originated 14 million years ago , during the Miocene era, when the Paratethys Sea (also known as the Sarmatian Sea) began to recede.

This sea was heavily salinated and stretched from our land to Central Asia. The high temperatures caused the water to evaporate and the salt to settle at the bottom of the sea. As the Carpathian Mountains were being formed around the same time, the bottom of the basin was lowered significantly, which greatly boosted sedimentation.

It’s quite remarkable that in the southern part of the sea there was a solid nugget deposit, while in the northern and central part a bed deposit was formed. After the Carpathian Mountains’ recent movement, the nugget deposit overlapped the bed deposit.

As a result, the Wieliczka salt deposit is currently about 10 kilometers in length and varies from 600 meters to 1500 meters in width , and from a few to roughly 400 meters in depth. Such a massive salt deposit has certainly enabled the Vistula River region to enjoy a prosperous life for many centuries.

Salt Mine „Wieliczka” Today

For some time, the mine balanced its conventional mining operations by accepting more and more visitors. In 1996, the industrial production of salt was stopped. This does not mean the salt was wholly taken out from the Wieliczka deposit. At present, brine is drawn from here , which is then turned into salt through the brewing process. It is utilized, among other things, to make cosmetics.

If you’re about to decide on a 3.5 km-long hike, be aware that you’ll be trekking down almost 800 stairs, taking you 135 meters closer to the Earth’s core . It is truly remarkable that the mine used to burrow down to an incredible 327 meters! Throughout its history, nine levels were mined, but only three are now open to the public. And here’s the most incredible part – you only see 2% of the total underground!

This is because there are 245 km of tunnels, alleys and more than 2,000 chambers in the mine. Unfortunately, the least valuable sections are now being backfilled and preserved. If you take a guided tour, the deepest you can reach is 135 meters.

• Wieliczka Pictures and Google Map Location : Click Here

Which Route To Choose?

When planning a trip to the Wieliczka underground, you will be able to choose one of several routes. The most popular is the Tourist Route , which I recently traversed myself. **Schedule around four hours for the entire trip and related activities, as the Brine Graduation Tower awaits you above. ** During peak season, it is advised to book tickets in advance. It would be easiest to do online. All tours are guided.

My advice for you? Put on comfy shoes and something with long sleeves, because due to the ventilation system, wind can sometimes blow inside the mine. The temperature underground is around 17-18 degrees Celsius . It is also advisable to confirm the current tour hours before you go, as they are subject to change.

The Tourist Route is a 3.5 km journey that showcases the most breathtaking views of the mine. As you journey through the captivating chambers and salt chambers, you will be accompanied by a guide. An excursion takes up to 3 hours and can include a maximum of 30 people .

The tour is available from 8 am to 6 pm, and a ticket includes admission to the Tourist Route and the Cracow Saltworks Museum (an extra 40 minutes). All ages are welcome to explore this exciting experience.

The Legends Trail Tour is ideal for children . As they travel through the salt underground with the guide’s captivating stories, young explorers will be introduced to the heroic characters of the Wieliczka legends. The tour is conducted along the Tourist Route.

• If you find yourself in St. Kinga Park, you should stop by the Salt Graduation Tower . It’s located right by the Danilowicz Shaft and close to the Grand Sal Hotel. It’s open from 10:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening. If you take the time to walk around the tower, it should take about half an hour. You can enter the tower on an individual basis.
• On the Mining Route , visitors can become experts in the underground trade, explore the many twists and turns of the salt mine. Adventurers will face a variety of tasks, such as navigating the mine and doing practical mining work. The route is dimly lit, but you will be equipped with a lamp, transmitter and canister to make you feel like a true miner. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the Mining Route sometimes is closed, so double check before arrival.

Tourist Route in the Wieliczka Salt Mine – My Experience

I was aware of the mine being massive, but I never imagined it would be such a complicated labyrinth of tunnels. Some people joke that it is an enormous underground Swiss cheese. The Tourist Route accounts for only 2% of Wieliczka’s total underground area.

It’s hard to comprehend the magnitude of the tunnels and the countless chambers beneath our everyday world. The Tourist Route through Wieliczka Salt Mine takes you through the most extraordinary parts in terms of nature, geology and culture. You will explore more than 20 chambers, walk 3.5 km of corridors and ascend nearly 800 stairs.

You will explore the history of the salt and be able to witness beautiful re-enactments and methane explosions. To make the experience even more special, your guide will share interesting stories and anecdotes as you descend into the 64-135 meter deep mine.

The tour begins by descending the stairs to 64 meters, then you will explore the three levels of the mine. I highly recommend that you join the first group of the day. This way you can experience the tour with no one ahead of you.

We started the tour by going down into the ground via the Danilovich Shaft, which was completed in 1640. Unfortunately, this shaft is currently undergoing renovation, so we had to access the depths of the mine using the Paderewski Shaft, going down lots of stairs. In the past, this was the route for ore extraction, but now it is mainly for tourist use. The same route was also used to get the horses down into the mine.

The Anthony Chapel is only available to those on the Pilgrimage Route , so regular tourists won’t be able to discover it. But, it is situated next to an area with a lot of moisture in the air. This has caused the sculptures to be eroded, and sadly, they have become unrecognizable from what they used to be. It is now hard to figure out what they presented in the past.

Janowice Chamber

It is widely known that the patron of salt miners is Saint Kinga, a woman of the Arpad dynasty who was married to Boleslaw the Chaste. Here in the Janowice chamber, you will get to hear an alternative story of where the salt in Wieliczka originated.

It won’t be any boring geological facts , but rather a multimedia display narrating the tale of discovering St. Kinga’s wedding ring. Since 1967, the chamber has featured five statues made of salt, crafted by the miner-sculptor Mieczyslaw Kluzek. You can find this chamber situated on the initial level of the Wieliczka mine, about 64 meters beneath the surface.

St. Kinga’s Chapel – The Symbol of the Wieliczka Mine

St. Kinga’s Chapel, situated between 91.6-101.4 meters deep in the Wieliczka mine, is definitely the most beautiful place in the mine . Visitors have the privilege of seeing the chapel from a terrace, before descending, to witness the remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail of the chapel .

The chapel is completely carved out of salt , featuring a salt block floor, incredible sculptures, bas-reliefs and even crystal chandeliers made from the purest form of salt . Each and every detail of the chapel is sure to make visitors marvel in awe.

The sheer size of the largest chandelier in St. Kinga’s Chapel, which contains 2,500 crystals, is truly remarkable. The chapel was built in 1896, once a massive block of green salt was mined. The sculptors of the artworks are Jozef and Tomasz Markowski, Antoni Wyrodek and the trio of Stanislaw Angel, Piotr Starowicz and Pawel Janowski, the makers of the statue of John Paul II, which was made in appreciation of the canonization of the chapel’s patron saint.

This underground church is the biggest in Europe , with dimensions of 12 meters in height, 18 meters in width and 54 meters in length . Inside the altar area we will see the relics of St. Kinga and John Paul II.

Read more about this underground church in Poland in this article: World’s Largest Salt Mine Church -A Must-See Wonder in Poland

Balloon Flight in the Chamber of Stanislaw Staszic

During the 19th century, miners extracted a tall and thick block of salt. It has formed a 36-meter-deep chamber. It was named after Stanislaw Staszic, the pioneer of geological studies in Poland.

The chamber is a testament to the seemingly limitless power of human imagination . In 2000, the record was set for the deepest underground hot air balloon flight . This required two years of preparation, which included modifications to the 14-meter-diameter, 18-meter-high balloon. During the flight, the balloon was able to soar up to 213 centimeters in the air and remain there for four minutes.

The Staszic Chamber was also used for bungee jumping . On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Wieliczka Salt Mine being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bas-relief depicting all 12 sites was made in the chamber.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine Graduation and Observation Towers

Visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine wouldn’t be complete without seeing the large brine graduation tower in St. Kinga Park near the Danilowicz Shaft. It has a unique medieval castle design with a spacious yard. You can even climb up the ramparts and get an incredible view from the 22.5-meter-high observation tower To access the area, you’ll need to purchase a ticket. It’s possible to get a discounted rate if you buy a package ticket that also includes entrance to the mine.

How Does The Graduation Tower Operate?

Essentially, the brine from the mine seeps out of the top of the 3200 m2 dam. As it falls, it hits the blackthorn branches and breaks into microparticles , creating a distinct mist that envelops the area. This aerosol, similar to what you’d find near the ocean, is then inhaled by visitors . The atmosphere during your visit will determine the amount of aerosol in the air. On sunny days, when the wind is blowing between the branches, the air will be more saturated with brine. On the other hand, when the humidity is high and it’s raining, there is almost no aerosol in the air.

Where To Stay Overnight in Wieliczka To Be Close to The Salt Mine?

If you’re planning a trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, I can suggest the grand Grand Sal Hotel, which is located conveniently near the Danilovich Shaft. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a family time, this hotel is an excellent option and it’s a quick 35-second walk from the ticket offices. As an added bonus, from the hotel, you can get a glimpse of the Danilowicz Shaft, Padewski Shaft, and the Brine Graduation Tower.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine Spa

It is noteworthy to mention the positive aspects of a longer stay in the Wieliczka salt mine. You can stay at the mine for a period of time longer than the duration of the tour. This is possible thanks to the fact that an underground spa has been in operation there since 2011 .

At a depth of 135 meters, visitors can enjoy the health benefits of the beneficial microclimate of the salt chambers. The most frequent visitors are people suffering from respiratory diseases and allergies . The air is characterized by excellent bacteriological cleanliness and the absence of allergens and pollutants, which leads to excellent results for this type of treatment.

Dr. Feliks Boczkowski was the first to start researching the benefits of microclimates. He noticed that the miners in Wieliczka suffered much less from respiratory diseases than the miners in the coal mines. Thanks to the efforts of the doctor, a spa was established in Wieliczka in 1838. He was a proponent of inhalations, salt baths, and brine treatments.

Bibliography

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wieliczka_Salt_Mine
• https://www.wieliczka-saltmine.com/
• https://krakow.wiki/wieliczka-salt-mine/

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How to Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow (+Best Tours)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: March 16, 2023

No stay in Krakow would be complete without a visit to the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine . With over 1.5 million visitors per year, the Krakow salt mines is one of Poland’s most popular attractions. It’s definitely one of the top places to see when visiting Krakow !

In this article, you can read all about visiting Wieliczka Salt Mines – why, where, and how. Find out!

Before we talk about the practical aspects of visiting Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow, let’s take a look at what makes it so special and whether it’s even worth visiting…

One of Poland’s oldest historical monuments, this salt mine near Krakow has been consistently operating since the 13th century . Filled with statues, chapels, and altars intricately carved out of the salt by miners after their shifts, it is an awe-inspiring monument to man’s creativity!

Registered on the UNESCO World Cultural and National Heritage list , the mine is not only valued for its artistic and historical value but is also popular among pilgrims.

The salt mine is vast in scale! It reaches 327 m below ground and features over 245 km (152 miles) of passages and chambers . Can you even imagine that?!

Some people visit the salt mine in order to see the stunning carvings and underground lakes, as well as learn more about the history of this unique and surreal environment. Others are more interested in what daily life was like for the mineworkers or want to learn more about its geological features…

The Wieliczka Salt Mine offers some very different experiences to its visitors. So, no matter what your interests are, you’ll definitely find a specially designed ‘route’ to suit you! Furthermore, you also have the option to do several of these experiences on one ticket – see below for more information.

What to Do at Wieliczka Salt Mine

As mentioned, there are several different routes that you can choose from. Take a look!

The Tourist Route

This route is the most popular way to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine. It allows you to experience the surreal beauty of the mine. You’ll see magnificent sculptures, chandeliers, murals, and 20 chambers… all carved out of salt.

If you choose this tour, you start at the Danilowicz shaft, where you descend 350 steps to 135 m depth under the ground. Working your way through 3 km (1,9 miles) of winding corridors, you will be confronted by one beautiful sight after another and learn more from your guide about the various legends associated with the mine.

The acoustics in some of the chambers are magnificent. This route, therefore, includes a light display over the tranquil waters of one of the underground lakes while listening to the music of Chopin.

The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the visit to the Chapel of St. Kinga – the only underground church in Europe. It is decorated with breathtaking works of art carved from salt.

The route ends with an hour at the Krakow Saltworks Museum (admission included in your ticket). You are then brought back to ground level in an elevator (so no need to walk back up those 350 steps).

Practical information for the Tourist Route:

• You can book this tour here . The total time for this experience is 3 hours.
• Children of any age are allowed on the route, although it’s important to note that there is a lot of walking involved. The fact that there are no interactive exhibits – coupled with the length of the tour – may mean that this route is not the best for younger children.
• Comfortable shoes are essential as you will be on your feet for virtually the entire time, and you should dress warmly.
• Although the ground is relatively flat in the mine corridors, the descent into the mine can be quite challenging for some people, particularly those with knee problems. If you are registered disabled, then there is a shorter – 90 minutes – route available that uses elevators instead of the staircase. You would need to contact the mine and reserve a spot in a disabled group to take advantage of this route.

The Miners’ Route

This route is designed for those who want to experience what life was like for Wieliczka’s miners. So put on the working clothes and become ‘Slepry’ (novice miners) for a couple of hours.

Should you choose this option, you’ll enter the mine via the Regis shaft in the center of Wieliczka town. It is located separately from the tourist route and doesn’t connect with it at all.

You’ll be provided with a coverall, mining equipment, a safety lamp, a POG absorber (respiratory device) and a miner’s helmet. You’ll also be given mining tasks by your guide – also known as the ‘foreman’. These tasks – which include testing for methane and digging salt – give you an authentic feel of what life for the miners may have been like, and a greater understanding of the mine’s history and geology.

Practical information for the Miners’ Route:

• The route takes 3 hours and can be booked here . Make sure to be at the mine 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
• Comfortable shoes are a must, as you’ll be doing a lot of walking! Dress in layers because it might get warmer than expected when you’re moving a lot.
• Because this is quite an authentic experience, it does require some physical effort. You will need to be reasonably fit to enjoy it.
• Children under 10 years of age are not allowed on this tour. Kids between the ages of 10 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Pilgrims’ Route

A special route is offered for the faithful, accompanied by a priest and demonstrating the piousness of those who worked in the mine. This route includes prayer stops, specially prepared food, and a Mass at the end. It takes about 2,5 hours. For more information about this tour, please check the official website .

Graduation Tower

If you (or a member of your family/group) are not comfortable with the idea of going underground, then another option would be to visit the Graduation Tower.

This 22 m high observation tower is the perfect spot from which to admire the mine shafts and St. Kinga Park from above. The natural brine mist carried by air is said to be therapeutic for those with respiratory problems.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

The most popular way to visit Wieliczka is by joining an organized tour from Krakow . There are many tour options – from small group tours to private tours, and also tours that combine a visit to Wieliczka with other places like Auschwitz or Schindler’s Factory …

Taking a guided tour is the best way to visit salt mines from Krakow because your local guide will take care of all the details upon your arrival at the mine. This can be very helpful as the upper area can be very chaotic at times, with lots of people and long queues.

Good to know: Guided Wieliczka tours from Krakow usually take 4-5 hours, including transfers. Organized tours do the ‘Tourist Route’.

In order to help you choose the best suitable Wieliczka tour from Krakow, here are some of the best options that we found:

• Most popular and best-rated guided tour
• Guided tour with hotel pick up
• Best-rated 2-in-1 tour: Wieliczka & Auschwitz
• 2-in-1 tour: Wieliczka & Schindler’s Factory

Good to know: Most tours include transportation to the mine as well as the entrance ticket, but please check the description carefully, because some only include one but not the other. The tours I listed above, normally include both.

Please note that none of the tours or tickets include a photography permit. If you want to be able to take pictures inside the mine, you’ll have to get an additional permit upon arrival. It’s not expensive, just an extra formality.

Practical Information for Visiting the Salt Mine

If you are visiting Wieliczka with a tour from Krakow, you don’t really need to worry about any practical aspects because the tour guides will take care of it all. Should you choose to visit individually, here are some things you may want to know.

Opening times

The mine is open year-round except for some religious holidays. Opening times also vary per season and per route chosen. The most popular – Tourist Route – is open (almost) daily from 7.30 AM to 7.30 PM in high season and from 8 AM to 5 PM in the low season. For more information, see here .

Entrance ticket for the Tourist Route foreigners costs about 100 PLN (+-26 EUR). You can pay in cash or by credit card. However, it’s best to buy it in advance. Otherwise, you risk having to wait in line for several hours. Children under the age of 4 can enter the mines for free, and there are discounts available for older kids, students, families, disabled visitors, and senior citizens. More info and ticket options and prices here .

Guided tour only!

You can only visit the mine as part of a tour group, led by a local guide. It’s not allowed to walk around the mine without a guide. Tours are available in many different languages and you will need to buy a ticket for a tour at a specific time. For a guided tour, you can also buy skip-the-line tickets here .

Multiple Routes

Another option is to buy a ‘Package’ ticket, which includes entry to both the Tourist and Miner’s Routes. Please keep in mind that this will be quite a lengthy experience and will take a good part of the day. To learn more about the Package Offer, please check the official website .

Clothing & Bags

The temperature inside the mine is around 17°C (62 F), so you’ll want to dress warmer. If visiting in summer, make sure to bring a warm sweater or a jacket with you.

Do not take any large bags with you. If you do, you can leave them at the luggage office located close to the tourist information center.

Food & Drink

There is a bar and restaurant located in the Drozdowicz Chamber of the mine, which gives you the unique experience of dining 125m underground. The cuisine is mainly traditional Polish food, seasoned to perfection with Wieliczka salt!

Other dining options include the child-friendly Grand Sal Restaurant, just around the corner from the Danilowicz shaft. This is a great choice in the summer when you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the beautiful views of St. Kinga Park. Alternatively, try the traditional Karczma Halit, located just across the street from the mine.

When to Visit

Wieliczka Salt Mine is an underground attraction and can be visited at any time of the year and in any weather.

It’s also a hugely popular half-day trip from Krakow and subsequently very busy! Although visitors are admitted in groups that set off several minutes apart, they have a habit of catching up with each other. This means that some of the sights in the mine can be very crowded and it can be hard to take photographs and to hear your guide.

There can also be significant queues for the elevator that brings you back to the surface, which only holds 8 to 9 people at a time. The elevator is open-sided and is usually filled to capacity. Although the journey back to the top only takes around 1 minute, visitors with claustrophobia find using the elevator very uncomfortable, so this is something to bear in mind before your visit.

Needless to say that it’s best to visit the mine during the off-season (November to March). The same counts for Krakow and Auschwitz – both extremely popular destinations that can get crowded in the warmer months.

TIP: If you are traveling in the high season, try to plan your visit to the mines early or late in the day, when there are not as many visitors.

How to Get to the Wieliczka from Krakow

The mine is located just 15 kilometers southeast of Krakow, so it’s fairly quick and inexpensive to visit and you have several options for doing so. Take a look!

Good to know: If you are using the Tourist Route, then you need to head for the Danilowicz Shaft which is located at the mine itself. If you are joining the Miners’ Route, then you need to head for the Regis Shaft, which is located in the center of town (a 5- to 6-minute walk from the mine).

As already mentioned, taking an organized tour is the easiest way to visit Wieliczka from Krakow. See the ‘ Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour ‘ section above for suggestions.

Take bus number 304, which leaves from the area of the shopping mall Galeria Krakowska. You need to get off the bus at the Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli stop, which is just a 5-minute walk from the mine. The bus leaves every 20 minutes and the journey takes about half an hour. Wieliczka is in Zone II of the city’s urban transportation, so you need to buy a ticket that covers zones I and II.

Take a train to Wieliczka Rynek from the main Krakow Railway Station. Get off at Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli (if you are going on the Tourist Route), or the next stop (if you are going to the Regis Shaft). The train leaves once every 30 minutes and takes 20 minutes. The mine is just a 10-minute walk from the station.

Minibusses are a popular means of transportation in Poland. You can get a minibus in the direction of Wieliczka Rynek from the Main Railway Station in Krakow. Get off at the Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli stop, which is located at the crossroads of Dembowskiego and Daniłowicza streets. If you are visiting the Regis Shaft, get off at Wieliczka Rynek, which is one stop later.

If you choose to drive, you will need to budget for parking. Try to use the car park on the hill near the mine entrance. You will pass other car parks before you get to this one (and will often be encouraged by staff to park in them), but you may then be in for a long walk to the mine!

Uber is not permitted to operate within the Old Town of Krakow, but if you use the Uber app, you can easily locate the nearest point at which you can be collected and taken to Wieliczka mine.

Where to Stay

Most people visit salt mines as a day trip from Krakow, so there is no need to look for a hotel in Wieliczka. However, it’s also a popular destination in itself. While there is no accommodation available inside the mine, there are quite a few nice hotels nearby .

One of the most peculiar options is the nearby underground health resort ‘Kopalnia Soli’ (Health Resort Wieliczka Salt Mine). It offers treatments to help with respiratory disorders, but also physiotherapy, massage, and kinesiotherapy… Please see their website for more information.

Turówka Hotel & Spa looks like a much nicer alternative to me. With a beautiful spa and wellness zone as well as a swimming pool, this hotel is a great place to be if you are looking for a relaxing stay near Krakow. It’s perfect for those who don’t like the hustle and the bustle of the city but want to be close to all the main attractions in and near Krakow.

So, this is our guide to visiting Wieliczka Salt Mines. Hope that it helps you plan an unforgettable visit.

Have a great time!

More tips for your trip to Poland:

• Krakow Weekend Itinerary – how to see the best of the city and its surroundings in 2 to 3 days.
• Auschwitz Tour – an essential read before visiting Auschwitz.
• Krakow Tips – things you should know when planning a trip to Krakow for the first time.
• Zakopane Day Trip from Krakow – what to expect and Zakopane tour review.
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Judith Lukowski

Sunday 2nd of August 2020

Is salt from the mine safe to consume. I bought some during my visit last year and just need to be assured it meets our USA FDA standards .. Thank you

Hi Judith, it's hard for me to say as it depends on which salt you bought. I just checked their online shop and they have lots of products under the 'kitchen salt' category. So if it's any of those, yes, it's meant for consumption. And whatever food is approved for human consumption in Europe, in general, is much stricter controlled than in the U.S. So you should be just fine, assuming you use normal quantities of the salt.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Top choice in Kraków

Some 14km southeast of Kraków, the Wieliczka (vyeh-leech-kah) salt mine has been welcoming tourists since 1722 and today is one of Poland's most popular attractions. It's a subterranean labyrinth of tunnels and chambers – about 300km distributed over nine levels, the deepest being 327m underground – of which a small part is open to the public via two-hour guided tours. First-time visitors take a standard 'tourist' route of the main sights, while return visitors can opt for a more-immersive 'miners' route.

The salt-hewn formations include chapels with altarpieces and figures, while others are adorned with statues and monuments – and there are even underground lakes. The climax of the tour is the vast chamber (54m by 18m, and 12m high) housing the ornamented Chapel of St Kinga (Kaplica Św Kingi). Every single element here, from chandeliers to altarpieces, is made of salt. It took over 30 years (1895) for three men to complete this underground temple, and about 20,000 tonnes of rock salt had to be removed. Other highlights are the salt lake in the Erazm Barącz Chamber, whose water is denser than the Dead Sea, and the awe-inspiring 36m-high Stanisław Staszic Chamber .

Included in the entry price is a further one-hour tour of the Kraków Saltworks Museum , accommodated in 14 chambers on the third level of the mine, where the main tour ends, but most visitors appear to be ‘salted out’ by then. Here you can visit the underground restaurant, after which it's another 15-minute walk to the lift that takes you back up to the real world.

Visitors are guided in groups and the tour takes about two hours. You walk about 2km through the mine, so wear comfortable shoes. The temperature in the mine is 14°C. In July and August English-language tours depart every half-hour from 8.30am to 6pm. During the rest of the year there are between six and eight daily tours in English.

A second touring option is aimed at repeat visitors who have already seen the main sights. The 'miners' route bypasses the mine's highlights in favour of a more immersive experience – visitors wear standard mining clothes and gear (including respirators) and set off in groups of 20 to live the life of a salt-miner for the three-hour tour. It's great for older kids and more adventurous adults. The tour departs from the Regis Shaft, near the centre of Wieliczka.

To reach Wieliczka, both trains and buses depart regularly from the main train and bus stations. The trip costs around 4zł and takes around 30 minutes. Several tour operators, including Cracow City Tours , run bus tours to the mine, starting at around 150zł, including admission.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine – How to get there and more info

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Want to visit the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine outside of Krakow? Here’s a guide on how to get there as well as more info about tickets and information for your visit.

The salt mine is one of the coolest places to visit in Poland , and it has been designated the status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tickets

Since this is one of the most popular attractions in Krakow along with Auschwitz, I recommend that you book your tickets or a guided tour online before your trip. By doing so, you avoid queues and are also sure that it won’t get sold out. 

If you don’t want a guided tour, then I recommend you to book the ticket that has a skip-the-line option.

Ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine that lets you skip the line

• Ticket that allows you to skip the line

Book a guided tour of the salt mine in Wieliczka

• Guided tour with pick up at your hotel

More about the Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located about 25 minutes outside Krakow and is sometimes referred to as the salt mine in Krakow, but it’s actually located in the small town of Wieliczka, which it’s also named after.

One of the reasons why this salt mine is so special is the fact that it’s the only one that has been operating continuously since the middle ages. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and opened already in the 13th century.

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Buildings below the ground

When you enter the salt mine, you can see various salt sculptures, tree bridges, halls, and even chapels and altars which have been carved out inside the mine. 130 meters below the surface, it’s like a small town with a restaurant, post office, museum, cinema, and even a theater hall. 

Every year more than 1 million are visiting the Wieliczka salt mine to admire this spectacular World Heritage Site. 

It’s very impressive what the miners have been able to build, especially considering that everything here is made by salt and wood. 

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Opening Hours and Entrance Fee

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, Holy Saturday, 1 November as well as 24-25 December. 

It’s more expensive to book a regular ticket via the website, so I recommend that you book a skip-the-line ticket via Get Your Guide, via the link below. 

Book your skip-the-line ticket here

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The salt mine in Wieliczka and its history

The Wieliczka salt mine has been famous for quite a long time, and even notable people like Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Johannes Paulus II, just to mention a few celebrities that have visited the salt mine. 

During World War II, the Germans used the salt mine in Wieliczka for storage and production of munitions. 

The first time that Wieliczka is mentioned in the script was in the 11th century where the location is described. From a document dating back to 1105, you can read that mining of salt has been done here since the 10th century.

At that time period, salt was worth a fortune, and it was a much sought after product all over Europe.

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Experts estimate that the salt mine has been operating since the 13th century, and it’s thereby the oldest salt mine in the world that was still operating until a few years ago.

Commercial salt mining ended in 1996 due to falling prices of salt and floodings in the mine. However, small-scale mining of salt was ongoing until 2007. Since then it has been a historical monument and been protected by UNESCO.

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How to get to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

You can go to the salt mines in Wieliczka by train and bus. The train departs from the central station of Krakow and the stop where you get off is called Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia. From there it’s about 500 meters by foot until you reach the entrance of Wieliczka Salt Mine.

You can also hop on bus number 304, which depart every 20 minutes from the central station. The bus ride takes 33 minutes and costs 4 PLN or 7,60 PLN roundtrip. The bus stop is called Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli and from there you have walking distance to the entrance as well.

If you want to make it easy for yourself and want a tour guide, then you might as well book a guided tour that picks you up at your hotel in Krakow. This ticket also allows you to skip-the-line. 

• Book a guided tour with hotel pick up

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the wieliczka salt mine important.

When the salt mining process was closed down in 2007 it was the oldest salt mine in the world that was still operating. It’s also one of the few salt mines that have been operating since the middle ages.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a historical monument that tells an important part of European and Polish history. 

How deep are the salt mines in Krakow?

The Wieliczka Salt Mine reaches a depth of 327 meters (1072 feet). 

What clothes should I wear?

The temperature down in the mine is between 16-17 degrees Celsius, and I recommend you to bring warm clothes, even in the summer. It gets chilly, and it’s not very nice to walk around down there in t-shirts and shorts because you might feel cold. 

Also, don’t forget comfortable shoes because you will walk down for 800 steps in total. Sandals and delicate shoes aren’t recommended.

How long is Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour?

The Wieliczka tour lasts 2 hours approximately. Visitors can choose between the Tourist Route and Miners’ Route.

How big is the salt mine in Wieliczka?

The Wieliczka Salt Mine has a total area of 970 ha (2,400 acres).

Can I bring a backpack?

Yes, but the max. dimensions are 35 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm. If your backpack is larger, you would either have to leave it in the tour bus or put it inside a locker. 

Do you need to book tickets online?

It’s not mandatory to book tickets online, but it’s highly suggested since you don’t have to queue upon arrival, and it won’t get sold out. I recommend you to book the tickets to Wieliczka Salt Mine that lets you skip the line, which can be purchased via the link below.

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If you want to stay in a central location in the old town, then I recommend these two hotels. Betmanowska is located right in the heart of Krakow and is one of the most booked hotels in the city. 

The 1891 aparthotel is also located in the old town, and it’s a great choice if you rather stay in an apartment instead of a hotel room.

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How to prepare for a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

June 1, 2021

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located in a small town near Krakow. Entered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1978 , the mine was a valuable source of salt throughout the centuries and is nowadays a priceless monument open to visitors. Its history and incredible sights make this a must-visit spot while you’re in Krakow. If you’re wondering whether you need to do anything first to make sure you’re properly prepared for a trip there, it really depends on which route you choose. And that’s why we’ve put together the following to give you all the information and tips you might need!

TOURIST ROUTE

The tourist route was established at the turn of the 19th century and goes along a path taking in beautiful chambers carved from rock salt (like the unique St Kinga's Chapel), underground lakes, large wooden structures and salt statues.

Important information:

• It can only be visited with a qualified guide
• Starting point of the trip: Daniłowicz Shaft
• Duration of the trip: around 2 hours
• Distance: 3.5 km
• The route is located 135 m below the surface (anybody who suffers from claustrophobia should bear this in mind)
• Minimum age of the participants: no limitations

The route is not difficult but it does involve going down 800 steps, which means that it’s not really tailored to the needs of people with mobility problems. However, the mine does have the option of a special route in that respect, so you should contact the mine’s customer service department if you are interested in finding out more. The temperature inside is a constant 17-18°C, and we highly recommend wearing comfortable, non-slip shoes. Any hand luggage taken with you must not exceed 35 x 20 x 20 cm.

Smoking, open flames, electric torches and taking in animals are all strictly prohibited.

MINERS’ ROUTE

When you go for a visit on the miners’ route, you are not just a regular tourist, but you actually become a novice miner. First you are given some professional mining equipment (work overalls, along with a lamp, helmet and carbon monoxide absorber) and then, under the supervision of a guide, you start to learn more about the work of the miners. Among other things, this involves measuring methane concentration levels, weaving ropes and learning how to use a shovel efficiently. And at the end, you receive a certificate confirming the new skills you have acquired. Important information:

• Starting point of the trip: Regis Shaft (arrive 15 minutes before the start time)
• Distance: around 2 km
• The route is located 101 m below the surface (anybody who suffers from claustrophobia should bear this in mind)
• Minimum age of the participants: 10 years old

The miners’ route is not difficult, but you will be involved in various types of mining work. Remember to dress appropriately (the temperature in the mine is 14-16ºC ) and wear comfortable footwear! Before the tour, you will undergo a short training (both on the safety rules and how to use the equipment you have received) and you will be asked to sign your name to confirm that you have completed the training. Don't worry about your belongings! You will be able to use the cloakroom (in the Regis Shaft building) and a locker. We recommend that you leave larger items such as suitcases in the storage room (near the Regis Shaft).

GRADUATION TOWER

The graduation tower is the perfect spot for allergy sufferers or people living in places with polluted air as it helps to clear the respiratory tract and enables you to relax. The building is located in St Kinga’s Park, near the Daniłowicz Shaft. It’s good to wear something light and breathable, as the brine will be absorbed over the entire surface of your skin. For optimal results, it is recommended to stay inside for 30 minutes. Before entering the graduation tower, you have to buy a ticket near the entrance. Important information:

• There are no toilets in the graduation tower
• Any hand luggage must not exceed 35 x 20 x 20 cm
• It’s possible to take a guide dog (assistance dog) with you
• The graduation tower is partially adapted for the needs of people with disabilities (on the ground floor)

Hopefully you will find all this information useful, and it will help to make your trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine as enjoyable and comfortable as possible!

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Take advantage of the private transport on the route Kraków ⇆ "Wieliczka" Salt Mine and do not worry about timetables, overcrowded buses or parking spaces.

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We have been active as a tourist operator in Cracow for 14 years and in that time we have served over a million customers! The resulting experience has allowed us to set up a tight-knit team to ensure that our tours are perfect in every detail. As we co-operate closely with tour companies, we are able to provide our customers with professionally organised tours hosted by experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge of Cracow and places of interest in the area, such as-Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. We also specialise in organising premium tours, such as private tours of the most beautiful sites in the Małopolska region. We will be happy to plan your day in Zakopane, the Pieniny Mountains or Częstochowa. We also provide airport transfers and other transport services for passengers. Our modern fleet will make sure you travel in comfort and enjoy the touring experience. Each of our employees is fluent in English. We use modern booking systems operated by an experienced team of dispatchers. We work every day to earn our customers’ trust and make sure they get maximum value for money.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine : Royal salt mines near Krakow

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• November 11, 2016

The Salt Mine in Wieliczka near Kraków is a unique Polish landmark. The salt mine, one of the oldest in the world, was established in the 13th century and continued to operate until 2007. This world-class monument has been featured as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978 and is a top tourist attraction, visited annually by more than one million people from all over the world.

History of royal salt mines in Poland

Wieliczka is one of the world’s oldest rock salt mining sites with its history dating back to the 13th century. Established by the royal decree, the Wieliczka Salt Mine was the largest provider of table salt in the region. Wieliczka and Bochnia , which is another example of royal salt mines, were significant Poland’s mining sites.

Besides its salt production, Wieliczka is also known as one of the oldest salt treatment centres in Poland. Its saline baths have been operating from as early as 1289.  First, barber-surgeons were employed to offer simple health treatments. The salt mine and baths provided help and assistance to the victims of accidents as well as the widows and orphans of miners in the past. King Casimir III the Great, one of the most prolific Polish monarchs, contributed largely to the development of the salt mine of Wieliczka, granting it many privileges and laws. He also founded a hospital near the ancient salt mine in 1363.

Wieliczka Salt Mine: natural and historical attraction of Poland

Gradually, The Salt Mine in Wieliczka has turned into one of the major tourist attractions in Poland and today, it illustrates the historic stages of the development of mining techniques in Europe since the Middle Ages.  Traces of the oldest mining sites are well preserved and the overall shape of the Salt Mine presents relative authenticity. The underground chambers are decorated in a way to reflect the miners’ tradition and culture while the endless passages are creating a magnificent and mysterious labyrinth.

A vast part of the decorations of Wieliczka mine site is devotional. The Salt Mine is a testimony to socio-technical system that has been evolving around salt mining throughout centuries. 

While Bochnia Salt Mine is also one of the oldest salt mines in Poland , the Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of a kind not only due to its over seven centuries of heritage but also because of the breathtaking interiors of many underground rooms. It is often referred to as “The Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland”. There are several chapels, each created with the greatest care. The most exquisite of all is St. Kinga’s Chapel. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is now an intricate maze, which consists of tunnels with a total length of over 300 kilometres, 3000 chambers and nine floors, the last of which is located at a depth of 327 metres.

St. Kinga’s Chapel

The most impressive of all underground chambers, St. Kinga’s Chapel is located 101 m underground. This 54 m long and almost 12 m high stunning chapel is completely carved in salt. Its beautiful interior was designed to resemble wooden walls typical for medieval churches decorated with bas-reliefs illustrating events from the New Testament. The floor is carved from a single block of salt, and several chandeliers that lit the chapel are made of salt crystals. Thanks to excellent acoustics, the chapel hosted many prestigious concerts.

The name of the chapel refers to St. Kinga, associated with the Wieliczka Salt Mine. There is a legend that when Kinga, a Hungarian princess was about to be married to Boleslaw V the Chaste, the Prince of Krakow , she asked her father to be taken to one of the Hungarian salt mines for a lump of salt, prize-worthy in Poland. There, she threw her engagement ring in one of the shafts. Upon arriving in Poland, Kinga asked the miners to dig a deep pit until they come upon a rock. They found a lump of salt that, when split in two, revealed the hidden princess’s ring.  Kinga later became a saint patron of Polish salt miners.

Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

Visits to the Wieliczka Salt Mine are organised in the form of guided tours. There are several options available to the tourists, however, it is important to make sure the one you are interested in will indeed be available at the time of your visit.

Tourist Route through royal salt mines of Wieliczka

A standard Tourist Route is nearly 3,5 km long and reaches the third level of the mine, which is 135 m deep. The starting point for this tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine is Paderewski Shaft and its end point is located at Regis Schaft. The overall number of stairs you will have to climb to see the salt mine sites is 800.

This organized tour will guide you through multiple corridors and rooms decorated with salt sculptures and statues, chapels including the must-see chapel of St. Kinga as well as underground saline lake. Next, the route goes through the tavern, which is also situated underground. The next step is Krakow Saltworks Museum.

The visit is always conducted in groups in the form of guided tours, while the time you will spend on the tour may vary between 2 and 3 hours. The temperature in this part of the mine is around 17ºC.

Breath-taking Miners’ Route

Miners’ Route is an option for adventurous visitors. It takes place in the oldest part of the Salt Mine , far off the hustle and bustle of the main route. Each visitor receives a helmet and necessary equipment and the organised tour takes you via horizontal passages and chambers to the places where the actual salt works are performed. The daily tours through Miners’ Route have a form of an expedition focused on the technical aspect of mining and led by a professional guide. Visitors discover secrets of salt mining and have a chance to perform some of the tasks of this demanding profession.

Even though Miners’ Route tour includes endless and countless raw passages in the rocks surrounded by the darkness, which definitely creates a specific vibe, the maximum depth you will be able to reach is actually smaller than the depth of Tourist Route as it is 101 kilometres. The overall length of the route is 1,9 kilometres. The standard time of this trip is 3 hours.

Note that Miners’ Route goes through a colder part of the mining site where the temperature can reach 14ºC. Consider this fact to prepare proper clothes for the trip.

Pilgrims’ Route

Pilgrims’ Route is a testimony to piousness of the miners once working in Wieliczka. It features chapels and religious sculptures by which visitors can pray.

Pilgrims’ Route is a curious trip around the mine even for the people of other faiths. One of the many reasons the Wieliczka Salt Mine was inscribed as a significant natural and cultural place on the UNESCO list is the amount of treasures hidden in its labyrinth of tunnels and chambers lit by salt chandeliers. In fact, there are over 40 places of religious importance located underground.

Part of the route leads through the Krakow Saltworks Museum, while one of the most important attractions of the route, St Kinga’s Chapel is the place to admire the statue of Pope John Paul II made entirely from salt. This is the place where you can also participate in a mass.

Pilgrims’ Route lasts for nearly 2,5 hours and includes 800 stairs to climb.

Underground chapel on the Pilgrims’ Route

The Pilgrims’ Route is a testimony to piousness of the miners once working in Wieliczka. It features chapels and religious sculptures by which visitors can pray. Part of the route leads through the Krakow Saltworks Museum. Groups visiting with priests can have the privilege to celebrate a private mass in one of the chapels. The agenda of the Pilgrims’ Route includes a mass at the end of the visit, in the underground chapel dedicated to Pope John Paul II .

Which route will be the best for you?

Tourist Route will be an attractive option for everyone who would like to admire one of the oldest salt mines in the world in a relatively convenient manner, although you should still remember about 800 stairs you will have to take, which will require comfortable shoes and clothes to put on. If you decide to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine taking Tourist Route, you will be able to learn about the history of the place as well as the technology used by the mine that produced table salt in the past. This is not only a trip to the place where the mine is located but also to the largest mining heritage museum in Poland and unusual infrastructure created in the site of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Pilgrims’ Route is quite similar to Tourist Route, however, it is more focused on the Christian religion as a part of the culture of the generations of miners working in Wieliczka. This tour will give you a chance to feel religious connection while discovering beautiful places of religious worshiping.

Providing you are looking for a more immersive experience of exploring subterranean passages from the perspective of miners rather than tourists, your ticket to Wieliczka Salt Mine should include Miners’ Route.

Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

Wieliczka is located only 10 km from Krakow. The two cities are very well connected.

Private transfer

The most convenient way of transportation is booking a private transfer transfer to Wieliczka from Krakow . Full-day tours that combine a visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine with The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum commemorating the Holocaust victims are also available. Such a guided tour from Krakow to the mine, salt monuments and the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps is a convenient way to explore the significant monuments of Poland during a day trip.

Some of the private transfer providers can take you from the place of your choice. For instance, you might prefer this option if you are going to stay in one of the Krakow hotels and would like to get your transportation from there. Such details should be discussed with a private transfer company. Pickup time will be provided depending on the individual arrangements.

Public transportation

A train departs from the Krakow Glowny station every half an hour. The ride takes approximately 20 minutes. The station “Wieliczka Rynek – Kopalnia” is located only a few minutes walk from the entrance to the Salt Mine.

Municipal bus number 304 , departing in the vicinity of the shopping mall Galeria Krakowska (Kurniki Street), drives directly to the Salt Mine (bus stop “Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli”). Please note that you will need a bus ticket for the Zone I ( I Strefa ) and II Agglomeration ( II Aglomeracja ).

There are also many private buses that offer transport to the Salt Mine (direction Krakow-Wieliczka). They depart from the bus station near the Krakow Glowny.

Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine

Opening hours:

You can book your Wieliczka Salt Mine tour for any day of the week. The routs are arranged from 07:30 am to 07:30 pm, however, the tours with an English-speaking guide are available between 09:00 am and 07:00 pm . For English-speaking groups, tours are organised every hour, while the tours for Polish-speaking groups are organised on demand.

Note, there are also guided tours in German, Spanish, French, Italian and Russian.

Entrance fee (guide fee included):

Salt Mine ticket prices: tours with an English-speaking guide

The price of a ticket can be reduced if you meet certain conditions.

Children below 4 years of age can enter the mine for free, while older children including primary and secondary school students will have to pay 99 PLN. In the case of school students, it is important to bring a school ID.

A standard ticket costs 119 PLN , while there is also a special family ticket. This one is offered to families with two children between 4 and 16 years of age and two adults.

Finally, individuals older than 65 years and university students younger than 26 years can get a 10 PLN discount and pay 109 PLN for their tickets.

Salt Mine ticket prices: tours with Polish-speaking guide

The same rules are applied to the individuals willing to explore Wieliczka Salt Mine with a Polish-speaking guide, however prices for the tours differ.

A standard ticket costs 87 PLN , while a family ticket costs 243 PLN. Children below 4 years also enter the mine for free, while older children and the youth have to pay 69 PLN for a ticket. Entrance fee for the adults older than 65 years and students below 26 years is 77 PLN.

Additional information

Tourist Route:

• Minimum of 10, maximum of 35 persons in a group.
• Children up to 4 years old – free admission.
• Entrance fee includes a ticket to the Krakow Saltworks Museum.

Miners’ Route:

• Minimum of 10, maximum of 20 persons in a group.
• Accessible only for persons of over 10 years old.

Pilgrims’ Route:

• Available only for organized groups of 5 or more persons.

Further information

If there are still some questions you would like to find answers to, this part will provide you with more useful information.

Are there health resorts in The Wieliczka Salt Mine?

As it has already been mentioned, even the sites and artifacts excavated from the 13th century are proving the salt lakes of the mine had already been used for medical treatment. The Wieliczka and Bochnia royal salt mines have been known for the therapeutic power of the unique underground microclimate.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine has its own health resort particularly popular among the visitors who suffer from asthma, allergic diseases, COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis as well as a range of recurrent nasal and throat conditions .

The Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Resort offers a variety of treatment programmes.

It is possible to purchase a daytime stay at the resort that includes exercises and medical assistance. There are also separate healthy sleep programmes for a night stay at the resort and full treatment programmes lasting up to 21 days.

How can you get to The Graduation Tower?

Even if you have already visited the mine, it is still worth spending some time at The Graduation Tower during your stay in the Krakow city. The Tower is located in St. Kinga’s Park which covers the surface of the mine. It can be easily spotted near the Danilowicz Shaft.

The Graduation Tower is a unique place where sprays of salt and water are released to the surface enriching the air and increasing its healing properties for many popular respiratory conditions.

You can visit the Graduation Tower without a guide at any moment between 09:00 am and 07:00 pm . Note that it is recommended to stay at the site for at least 30 minutes. It is also a good idea to make a series of visits to The Graduation Tower for a maximum effect.

While a standard ticket costs 9 PLN , you can also get a pass of 5 tickets for 30 PLN and get 10 tickets for 50 PLN, yet, remember to use them within 30 days after a purchase.

Children below 4 years of age can enter the tower for free. Discounts are available for older children, students below 26 years and adults above 65 years of age. The price for a single ticket in their case is 6 PLN while a pass for 5 tickets costs 20 PLN and a pass of 10 tickets is available for 30 PLN. A single-time family ticket costs 24 PLN.

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Wieliczka Salt Mine: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of the Kraków Salt Mines is located in the town of Wieliczka and is one of Poland’s most popular visitor locations. Since 1978 Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Wieliczka Salt Mine is listed for its historical and artistic value and has been in operation for over 700 years. This special location is an amazing place to visit as a day trip from Kraków.

Wieliczka Salt Mine is the world’s oldest salt mine that is still in operation, the second-largest salt mine in the world, after the Solvay Mine in Belgium, and has over 2,000 chambers and tunnels, which extend for over 300 kilometres. It is estimated that the mine contains over 300 million tons of salt.

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A brief history of Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine was discovered in the 13th century by a local named Dominik Saltar, who was digging a well for his wife. When he hit a layer of salt, he realized that he had found something special. The mine was quickly developed, and it soon became an important source of salt for the region.

The mine was originally called the “Salt Mountain,” and it was used to produce salt for centuries. In the 15th century, the mine began to be used for other purposes, such as the storage of wine and beer. In the 16th century, the mine began to be used as a place of pilgrimage, and several chapels were built inside the mine.

The mine became a tourist attraction in the 19th century when the first tourist route was opened with the miners as guides. Even today the guides of the past are remembered in the uniforms worn by the guides that are modelled on the miner’s work clothes.

The mine was in full operation until the 1990s when exploration was stopped due to falling salt prices and to preserve the mine’s historical artefacts from the increasing risk of flooding. The mine still produces 68 tons of salt each year that is sold locally.

What to see at Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka Salt Mine has been in continuous operation since the 13th century and over that time the miners have added their own details to the crystal-covered walls.

The mine extends 327 meters below ground and there is over 287km of passages and chambers. There are beautiful statues, ornate chapels, and alters all carved by the miners.

Even the salt floors of the tunnels are beautiful with the crystal structures being visible against a bright light. During a visit, the guides are keen to show the beautiful crystal structures that can be seen and even encourage visitors to lick the walls and taste the salt!

There are a number of different tours of the mine and these cater to all sorts of different interests. The tourist route is the most popular, while the miner’s route is more of an adventure and explores the life of the miner.

The Tourist Route

The tourist route is the most common way to explore the salt mine and starts from the Daniłowicz shaft by the main visitors centre.

The route starts with 350 steps that spiral down to 135 meters. The 47 floors are counted down until you enter the first chamber of the mine, ‘The Bono’ which is 64 meters below the surface.

The route tells the story of the mine with carvings and tableaux of the major moments in the history of the mine including the legends and ancient history surrounding the area. As early as the Neolithic period the people living in the area were aware of the salt in the water supply and this led to legends building about the area.

The route covers 3km of corridors and a total of 800 steps which are supported in places by pale wooden supports. These are coated in a mixture of brine and lime to prevent them from rotting in the underground environment. The smell of damp wood adds to the sensory experience of being in the dark corridors of the mine.

What is the Chapel of St Kinga Like?

At the end of the tunnels is the stunning Chapel of St Kinga. This is the only underground church in Europe and is decorated with chandeliers and murals depicting biblical events. The bas-reliefs include a copy of Da Vinci’s Last Supper and scenes from the nativity. The chandeliers are the first thing you will see as you enter the chapel from above and are made of glass-like salt crystals. Steps sweep down into the chapel with an altar carved from salt in an intricate design.

On the way to the final chamber, the route passes a small brine lake which is saltier than the Dead Sea. To reach the bottom of the lake a huge amount of ballast would be needed to make you sink.

The final chamber, the Stanislaw Stasiz Chamber is the deepest in the mine at 135 meters and has been the site of the world’s first bungee jump and indoor hot air balloon flight.

At the end of the three-hour tour, a lift whisks you to the surface in 45 seconds. Far quicker than attempting the 800 steps to the surface.

Exploring Wieliczka Town close to the mine

The mines are located in the small town of Wieliczka which is a pretty wander if you have time to spare. As well as the Graduation Tower, Saltworks Castle and Town Square there is St Clement’s Church, a Franciscan Monastery and an underground Health Resort on the edge of the mine

Graduation Tower

The Graduation Tower is close to the mine entrance and is a 22-metre-high observation tower. From the top, it is possible to see the mine shafts and St Kinga Park. This can be seen from the mine buildings across the park and is an easy walk.

Saltworks Castle

A short distance from the Regis and Daniłowicz shafts is the castle where the administration of the mines was carried out. The castle was the location from where the Wieliczka and Bochnia mines as well as the saltworks, workshops and warehouse were organised and managed.

Town Square

The town square was listed as a historical monument in 1994 and is an easy walk from the salt mine. Small cafes surround the main square and bronze sculptures of the miners can be seen in one corner.

Where is Wieliczka Salt Mine?

The Kraków salt mine is located in a small town called Wieliczka which is 14km south of Kraków.

It can be reached easily by taxi from the centre of Kraków or there is a range of tours that can be taken. The journey time is about 20 minutes.

The town can also be reached by bus or train with the journey taking 20-45 minutes depending on the time of day and the route. Tickets cost around 4zł and are purchased on board the bus.

Tours to Wieliczka Salt Mines

The mines can only be explored with an official guide and they are not suitable for children under 10. The tours take three hours and involve a lot of walking and steps.

There are lots of tours available that include the bus transfer from Kraków and entry into the mines. These tours can be combined with a trip to Auschwitz although this is a very long day.

Visit the mine website to book tickets directly, but remember you will need to make your own travel arrangements.

Are the salt mines worth visiting in Kraków?

The Wieliczka Salt Mines in Kraków are definitely worth visiting. They can be visited on a short half-day trip away from the city or added to a longer tour and combined with a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau . They are so unusual you will find them being one of your favourite places on a city break in Kraków.

Wieliczka Salt Mine summary

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a historic salt mine located in the town of Wieliczka, about 15 kilometres south of Kraków, Poland. It is one of the oldest and largest salt mines in the world, having been in operation since the 13th century.

The mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its beautiful underground chapels and chambers, which are carved entirely out of salt. The most famous of these is the Chapel of St. Kinga, which is decorated with intricate salt sculptures.

The mine is also home to a number of other attractions, including a museum, a restaurant, and a hotel. Visitors can take guided tours of the mine, which last for about 2 hours.

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PRIME TOURS

WIELICZKA SALT MINE | Miners’ Route

TOUR ID T/109

TOTAL DURATION ca. 4,5 hrs

AVAILABILITY every day

NO. OF PERSONS from 1 to 8 or 9+

TOUR TYPE private, door-to-door

Salt Mine - the World of Wonders

Due to the current epidemic situation this tour is temporarily suspended..

This is a private, direct door-to-door tour with a driver’s waiting time and a return transfer.  Our English speaking driver will take a very good care of you for all the time during the tour. When you reach the mine, a driver will stay with you until you meet your local guide. Visiting the Miners’ Route takes about 3 hours. After the tour our driver will follow your wish and take you back to your hotel or to any point within the Krakow Old Town. You will pay for the whole service after the tour.

The tour is an active expedition and requires increased physical effort.  It was designed especially for the fans of exciting escapades. The Miner’s Route is located far from the traditional and busy Tourist Route – at the Regis shaft situated in the center of the town of Wieliczka. The route runs along underground excavations which have so far not been open to tourists.

As soon as you wear the miners’ working clothes and become armed with mining equipment you would stop feel like a regular tourist . The expedition starts from descending into the darkness by the oldest existing mine shaft in Wieliczka called the Regis. From that point you become some novice miner (Slepry) and learn the basics of this demanding profession. Each participant of the tour is attributed a mining profession and tasks by the guide (the Foreman), who takes full charge and care of the group and evaluates the execution of the tasks. You will get a chance of  experiencing the daily routine of the miners’ underground life and work. The secrets of mining traditions and rituals will also be disclosed during the tour.

The Miners’ Route was created to answer the needs of the mine visitors – looking for an unconventional leisure activity and interested in spending some time in a unique places. The Miners’ Route tour allows direct access to a unique mining site with the medieval pits of the unique visual, geological, historical and technical value. The pits are one of Poland’s oldest historical monuments that have been operating continually since the 13th  century. What is more, they are registered on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage list.

During the Miners’ Route Tour everything is authentic – the place, the people, the experience. By descending underground you enter the world where fantasy meets reality. This is the place which will drag you in and absorb all your senses.

PRIVATE CAR TOUR 

220  PLN | 47 EUR

3  pax

175  PLN | 37 EUR

4  pax

150 PLN  | 31 EUR

5  pax

120 PLN  | 25 EUR

6  pax

100  PLN  | 21 EUR

7  pax

80  PLN  | 16 EUR

8  pax

70 PLN  | 15 EUR

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Entry tickets to  Wieliczka Salt Mine :

119-159  PLN per person (27 – 35 € per person) .  Price depends on the date of the tour. We will add this cost to the total price of this tour. 

It is highly recommended that you contact us as early in advance as possible to book this tour.

TOUR DETAILS

• Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off
• Transport by a private car/minivan exclusively for you all the time
• Courteous and excellent English speaking driver
• Group visit in the Wieliczka Miners’ Route under the supervision of a local guide(tickets paid additionally)
• You will receive a protective clothing and some mining equipment: a lamp, a POG absorber and a helmet
• Individual insurance for all passengers (called ‘NNW’ insurance)
• Return transfer to the hotel or any other place in Krakow – following your wish
• Professional service provided by the fully licensed tour company

By taking this private tour by car you have a guarantee of being taken back and forth directly and in a full comfort. We do not do group transfers by large buses where people are sometimes driven around the city for one hour collecting other tourists before leaving Krakow.

For this tour we provide comfortable, air conditioned and spacious cars to be exclusively at your disposal. We are fully licensed for tour and transportation services. All our drivers speak very good English.

You are more than welcome to contact us in case of any inquiry. We will give you all additional information you need, and will organize your tour according to your requirements.

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WIELICZKA SALT MINE | Miners’ Route

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