Overview

The underground Wieliczka Salt Mine boasts kilometres of walkways and ramps, magnificent chambers, lakes and breathtaking salt statues. Modern technology can also be come across along the route to educate those eager to learn more about the Mine. The smell of salt wafting through the air, therapeutic microclimate, impressive chambers, wooden structures and perfection to the tiniest detail – the charms of the Tourist Route attract and enrapture over one million visitors travelling every year from different parts of the world. Many people are taken aback by how huge the Mine is. It is hard to imagine – the Tourist Route involves almost 800 steps to climb and over 2 kilometres of meandering corridors. The tour lasts 2 hours, although this part of the Mine makes up for only 1% of the entire underground world! Hence, the tourists are guided by an experienced museum guide – we advise you to follow the group closely and keep an eye on the guide at all times!

The Wieliczka Salt Mine was one of the first among 12 sites from all around the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most frequently visited tourist sites in the world!



The scenic Tourist Route is the pearl of the treasure of the Lesser Poland region – the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The tourists will reach the depth of 135 meters and learn about the ethos of hard work performed by the generations of miners facing the forces of nature. A perfect example of the mining efforts is the Michałowice chamber, impressing the visitors with its 36-metre tall wooden structure lit by a 6-metre tall and 3-metre wide chandelier made of salt crystals. However, this is only a fraction of breathtaking sights the trip participants will see along the route. The tourists will also listen to Frédéric Chopin’s étude in the famous Weimar chamber upon a saline lake, learn about the legend of Duchess Kinga who brought the treasure of salt to Poland, and reach the heart of the Mine – St. Kinga’s Chapel embodying the artistic and mining efforts.
The tour starts at the Danilowicz Shaft. Here, the visitors will meet their guide, who will tell them everything they want to know about the history and secrets of the Mine. The tourists will descend the 380 stairs to the first level of the Mine situated 64 metres underground. The entire route consists of some 800 stairs – please remember to take comfortable clothes and footwear.

Child & Student Ticket 5-25 years old with proof of age and a valid Student ID for Students 18-25 years old


List of available pick up points (subject to change with prior notice):

Floriana Straszewskiego 14, 33-332 Kraków, Poland

Mercure Kraków Fabryczna City, Fabryczna 13, 31-553 Kraków, Poland

Hotel Kossak Kraków, plac Kossaka 1, 31-106 Kraków, Poland

Pawia 3, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Aparthotel Lwowska 1, Lwowska 1, 30-548 Kraków, Poland

Novotel Krakow Centrum, Tadeusza Kościuszki 5, 30-105 Kraków, Poland

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel, Joselewicza 19, 31-031 Kraków, Poland

ibis Krakow Centrum, Władysława Syrokomli 2, 30-102 Kraków, Poland

Sheraton Grand Krakow, Powiśle 7, 31-101 Kraków, Poland

Starowiślna 65, 31-052 Kraków, Poland

Premium Hostel, Pomorska 2, 30-039 Kraków, Poland

PURO Kraków Kazimierz, Halicka 14A, 31-036 Kraków, Poland

1. Wielopole 2, 31-072 Kraków, Poland

Hotel Alexander, Garbarska 18, 31-131 Kraków, Poland

ibis Krakow Stare Miasto, Pawia 15, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Hotel Galaxy, Gęsia 22A, 31-535 Kraków, Poland

Qubus Hotel Kraków, Nadwiślańska 6, 30-527 Kraków, Poland

Art & Garden Residence, Krowoderska 71, 31-158 Kraków, Poland

The tour is available for people of all ages and does not require above-average physical condition, but it is worth bearing in mind that there are more than 800 steps to climb. Visitors descend approx. 380 steps to level I (64 m) to enter the Mine. The return to the surface is by lift from Level III (135 m).
Due to the facts listed above the Regular Tour that is offered is not wheelchair accessible. It is also not recommended to visitors suffering from claustrophobia. Baby strollers must be left on the bus.
All customers with special needs are kindly asked to inquire about a private tour availability.