Wieliczka Salt Mine
At the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, plunge 135 meters deep into a curious world of underground rooms, saline lakes, chapels, tunnels, and even monuments. Book Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets to enjoy guided tours, skip-the-line entry, return transfers, combo offers, and half-day tours from Krakow.
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Skip the ticket lines to enter the Wieliczka Salt Mine with an expert guide to explore a vast underground world made entirely of salt.
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Walk through the UNESCO-listed site’s 20+ chambers and learn about salt extraction methods and the mine’s 700-year-old history.
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At St. Kinga’s Chapel, see towering salt crystal chandeliers, carvings of scenes from the New Testament, and Da Vinci’s Last Supper made of salt.
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Your multilingual guide will tell you how “white gold” from the Wieliczka Salt Mine shaped Poland’s history, funding royal projects and military campaigns.
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Fun fact: The salty air acts as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts as the high salinity of the underground environment prevents rust and decay.
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Skip the ticket lines to enter the Wieliczka Salt Mine with an expert guide to explore a vast underground world made entirely of salt.
-
Walk through the UNESCO-listed site’s 20+ chambers and learn about salt extraction methods and the mine’s 700-year-old history.
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At St. Kinga’s Chapel, see towering salt crystal chandeliers, carvings of scenes from the New Testament, and Da Vinci’s Last Supper made of salt.
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Your multilingual guide will tell you how “white gold” from the Wieliczka Salt Mine shaped Poland’s history, funding royal projects and military campaigns.
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Fun fact: The salty air acts as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts as the high salinity of the underground environment prevents rust and decay.
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Skip the lines to explore Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its sprawling salt labyrinths, salt carvings, and rich salt mining history.
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Walk through 20 salt chambers as your expert guide shares stories about the salt mine’s patrons, the miners' lives, and exhibits.
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Admire stunning features like intricate salt sculptures, life-sized figurines, serene subterranean lakes, and the shimmering St. Kinga's Chapel, carved entirely from salt.
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Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle from a centrally located meeting point or your hotel in Krakow.
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Fun fact: Known for its unique acoustics, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has hosted concerts, theater performances, and even weddings in its underground halls.
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Skip the lines to explore Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its sprawling salt labyrinths, salt carvings, and rich salt mining history.
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Walk through 20 salt chambers as your expert guide shares stories about the salt mine’s patrons, the miners' lives, and exhibits.
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Admire stunning features like intricate salt sculptures, life-sized figurines, serene subterranean lakes, and the shimmering St. Kinga's Chapel, carved entirely from salt.
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Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle from a centrally located meeting point or your hotel in Krakow.
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Fun fact: Known for its unique acoustics, the Wieliczka Salt Mine has hosted concerts, theater performances, and even weddings in its underground halls.
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Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!
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Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.
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Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, and meeting point pick-up, tailoring your tour to your preferences.
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Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!
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Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.
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Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, and meeting point pick-up, tailoring your tour to your preferences.
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Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed site, on a guided tour with skip-the-line access; marvel at its salt-carved chambers and saline lakes.
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Witness the underground beauty of St. Kinga's Chapel in the Salt Mine, featuring unique salt sculptures, reliefs, and crystal chandeliers.
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Enjoy a fast-track entry to the Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum in Krakow and discover the heroic tale of Oskar Schindler's efforts during the Holocaust.
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Opt for a guided journey through the Factory Museum, reliving the city's tragic history and Schindler's life-saving acts, as depicted in 'Schindler's List'.
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Fun fact: The Wieliczka Salt Mine's air is rich in salt, acting as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts, preventing rust and decay.
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Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO-listed site, on a guided tour with skip-the-line access; marvel at its salt-carved chambers and saline lakes.
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Witness the underground beauty of St. Kinga's Chapel in the Salt Mine, featuring unique salt sculptures, reliefs, and crystal chandeliers.
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Enjoy a fast-track entry to the Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum in Krakow and discover the heroic tale of Oskar Schindler's efforts during the Holocaust.
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Opt for a guided journey through the Factory Museum, reliving the city's tragic history and Schindler's life-saving acts, as depicted in 'Schindler's List'.
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Fun fact: The Wieliczka Salt Mine's air is rich in salt, acting as a natural preservative for mining tools and artifacts, preventing rust and decay.
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Make your way through the heart of Krakow for an informative venture through Polish history
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Walk alongside your expert tour guide who will let you in on facts, secrets, and stories of Krakow
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Wander through the Wawel Royal Castle: its chambers, halls, and State Rooms
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The Wawel Cathedral is the Westminster Abbey of Poland, where all monarchs are buried
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Tuck into the traditional flavors with a polish lunch, comprised of a soup and a main course dish
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Take to the small town of Wieliczka and explore one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines
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Visit St. Kinga's Church here, an underground church decorated with chandeliers and sculptures of saints
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Make your way through the heart of Krakow for an informative venture through Polish history
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Walk alongside your expert tour guide who will let you in on facts, secrets, and stories of Krakow
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Wander through the Wawel Royal Castle: its chambers, halls, and State Rooms
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The Wawel Cathedral is the Westminster Abbey of Poland, where all monarchs are buried
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Tuck into the traditional flavors with a polish lunch, comprised of a soup and a main course dish
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Take to the small town of Wieliczka and explore one of Europe’s largest ancient salt mines
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Visit St. Kinga's Church here, an underground church decorated with chandeliers and sculptures of saints
- Get skip-the-line entry and access to an expert guide at Oskar Schindler's Museum
- Learn about the story of the man who saved thousands of Jewish people during WW II
- Enjoy convenient transfers from Krakow to Wieliczka and back
- Avoid long waiting times and head straight to the Salt Mine with skip-the-line tickets
- Explore the wonders of Wieliczka, including the underground complex of chambers and chapels that have been carved entirely from salt
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- Get skip-the-line entry and access to an expert guide at Oskar Schindler's Museum
- Learn about the story of the man who saved thousands of Jewish people during WW II
- Enjoy convenient transfers from Krakow to Wieliczka and back
- Avoid long waiting times and head straight to the Salt Mine with skip-the-line tickets
- Explore the wonders of Wieliczka, including the underground complex of chambers and chapels that have been carved entirely from salt
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If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
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Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.
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Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.
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Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.
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Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!
More details
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If you want to learn about the evolution of salt mining techniques in Europe and explore salt-carved art, book this guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
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Descend 135 meters underground with an expert guide to explore unique salt deposits, salt sculptures, ancient mining tools, and a shimmering underground lake.
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Discover St. Kinga’s Chapel, Europe’s largest underground chamber of worship, and 22 unique chambers that shimmer as crystal chandeliers’ light dances on salt particles.
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Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers in an AC vehicle from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow.
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Fun fact: Did you know the mine houses a restaurant, a theater, and a concert hall? The concert hall’s unique acoustics make for some enchanting performances!
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Get access to 36 of Kraków’s top museums and attractions with one convenient city card—no need to buy separate tickets at each site.
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Visit iconic spots like Schindler’s Factory, the Rynek Underground Museum beneath Kraków’s Main Square, and the Princes Czartoryski Museum, home to da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.
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Enjoy unlimited tram and bus travel across the city, making it easy to move between attractions with your 1, 2, or 3-day pass.
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Dive into Polish history at museums dedicated to art, archaeology, aviation, and wartime stories, including the National Museum, Polish Aviation Museum, and Home Army Museum.
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Once you book, all voucher details are sent to your inbox—just head to one of the designated pickup points in Kraków to collect and activate your card.
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Get access to 36 of Kraków’s top museums and attractions with one convenient city card—no need to buy separate tickets at each site.
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Visit iconic spots like Schindler’s Factory, the Rynek Underground Museum beneath Kraków’s Main Square, and the Princes Czartoryski Museum, home to da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.
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Enjoy unlimited tram and bus travel across the city, making it easy to move between attractions with your 1, 2, or 3-day pass.
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Dive into Polish history at museums dedicated to art, archaeology, aviation, and wartime stories, including the National Museum, Polish Aviation Museum, and Home Army Museum.
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Once you book, all voucher details are sent to your inbox—just head to one of the designated pickup points in Kraków to collect and activate your card.
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Explore two concentration camps and one historic mine in one tour!
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Pay your respects to Holocaust victims and get insights into the lives lived by them as you explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with your tour guide.
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Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust and learn more about its dark history.
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Unwind and relax as you indulge in a wholesome meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
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After this descend 135 meters below ground level to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and explore the chambers, sculptures, and miner workplaces, all with your tour guide.
More details
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Explore two concentration camps and one historic mine in one tour!
-
Pay your respects to Holocaust victims and get insights into the lives lived by them as you explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with your tour guide.
-
Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust and learn more about its dark history.
-
Unwind and relax as you indulge in a wholesome meal with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
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After this descend 135 meters below ground level to the Wieliczka Salt Mine and explore the chambers, sculptures, and miner workplaces, all with your tour guide.
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About Wieliczka Salt Mine
The Wieliczka Salt Mine, situated near Krakow, Poland, is a mesmerizing underground world that dates back to the 13th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been captivating visitors for centuries with its intricate salt-carved chapels, chambers, and underground lakes.
Lying at a depth of 1073 feet, the Wieliczka Salt Mine plunges even deeper than the height of the Eiffel Tower by approximately 10 feet.
The mine has 800 stairs and an extensive tunnel network that stretches almost 300 kilometers across nine levels.
Salt's unique preservation properties have kept ancient mining tools and machinery remarkably intact inside the mine, offering a glimpse into centuries-old mining practices and technology.
Beyond tours, the mine serves as a unique venue for various events, from concerts and banquets to conferences, adding a touch of history and intrigue to the occasion.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine doubles as an unconventional health resort, with its microclimate believed to offer therapeutic benefits for respiratory ailments.
Why visit Wieliczka Salt Mine?
Highlights
St Kinga’s Chapel
Descend about 101 meters underground, and you'll stumble upon the ethereal beauty of St. Kinga’s Chapel. Dedicated to the patron saint of miners, it boasts a three-piece altar and exquisite bas-reliefs depicting biblical scenes like the Last Supper, the wedding in Cana, and the escape to Egypt.
Krakow Saltworks Museum
Located on the third level of the mine, the Krakow Saltworks Museum is the largest underground museum in Europe. It has many artifacts and exhibits chronicling the rich legacy of the salt mine. Keep an eye out for the prized Renaissance Horn of the Diggers' Brotherhood, a timeless relic dating back to 1534.
Stanisław Staszic Chamber
The Stanisław Staszic Chamber is the tallest structure within the mine. This 36-meter-tall chamber hosted a record-breaking attempt at underground ballooning in 2000. Balloonist Krzysztof Rekas floated seven feet above the cavern floor, a staggering 410 feet beneath the surface.
Underground salt lake
See the waters of the underground salt lake shimmering with otherworldly beauty beneath the glow of dim torchlight. The brine lake located in the Weimar Chamber is also popular for marriage proposals because of its romantic ambiance and unique location.
Salt labyrinth
Walk through the web of salt labyrinths of the mine with walls adorned with glistening salt crystals. Carved by the deft hands of miners, these winding corridors offer a glimpse into centuries of history etched in salt. You can also taste salt by picking it up from the walls.
Salt Sculptures
Witness the extraordinary craftsmanship of salt sculptures, chandeliers, reliefs, and life-sized figures. These intricate masterpieces, carved with meticulous detail, are a testament to the artistic ingenuity of the salt miners.
St. Anthony's Chapel
Explore the ethereal beauty of St. Anthony's Chapel, where salt-carved religious sculptures adorn the underground sanctuary. Marvel at the intricate carvings, which blend spirituality with unparalleled craftsmanship.
Chamber of Casimir the Great
The Chamber of Casimir the Great is named after the medieval monarch who played an important role in the mine's development. Here, you'll encounter King Casimir's majestic salt-carved statue and delve into the grandeur of salt mining history through a treasure trove of artifacts, tools, and illustrations.
The "Last Supper" Bas-relief
See the breathtaking "Last Supper" bas-relief, a masterpiece by the skilled miner-sculptor Antoni Wyrobek. Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's iconic work, this creation captivates with its intricate details.
Plan your visit
The Daniłowicz Shaft entrance
This entrance offers access to the Tourist Route, providing visitors with an immersive journey into the mine's rich history and unique architecture. On this route, you can explore numerous chambers and chapels, marveling at the wonders carved from salt.
The Regis Shaft entrance
This entrance offers access to the Miners' route, offering a glimpse into the daily lives and experiences of the miners. On this route, you can explore the raw chambers and perform mining tasks like searching for salt, testing the air in the mine, and more.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine is closed on: 1st January, Easter Sunday, and 24th and 25th December.
- Note: Please check the specific timing for your visit when booking your ticket. The visit timings vary based on the type of tour you choose.
Lockers are available near the Danilowicz Shaft entrance.
There is an online souvenir shop selling salt-based spices, sweet, and cosmetics, and unique souvenirs.
There is a diner called Karczma Górnicza, located 125 m underground inside the mine.
Three toilet facilities are available at the mine. One near the Daniłowicz Shaft entrance and the other two inside the mine.
Wi-fi is available at selected areas inside the mine.
There are two parking facilities at the mine.
ATMs are available near the Daniłowicz Shaft entrance.
A part of the Tourist Route at Wieliczka Salt Mine has been specifically tailored to accommodate individuals with disabilities. You can explore this section with the assistance of a caregiver.
Service animals are allowed inside the mine.
Elevator is available inside the mine. However, please note that due to limited space in the elevator, wheelchairs should not exceed dimensions of 100 x 58 x 170 centimeters.
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