SALT MINE IN WIELICZKA

The historic Salt Mine in Wieliczka is the only mining site in the world functioning continuously since the Middle Ages. Its original excavations (longitudinals, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as minor and major shafts) are located on nine levels and extend for the total of about 300 kilometres: reaching the depth of 327 metres  they illustrate all the stages of mining technology development over time.

During the tour through the Mine, You will see underground chambers hewn out in the salt rock, statues sculpted in salt and saline lakes. Visitors may take a walk of 2.5 km through 3 levels, down to 136 metres  below ground level.

This point of our tourist programme is also entered on the UNESCO List of World Heritage.

Note: 

— this tour is not recommended for those, who have problems with walking or are claustrophobic

— to get to the 1st level, all tourists need to descent a wooden stairway of 378 stairs

— lift down to the first level is extra paid (about 300 PLN)

— ID card for students is necessary

— underground temperature: +14'C (55'F)

This tour can be combined with afternoon tour to the Auschwitz and Birkenau (from April till September).