The Wieliczka Salt Mine is an awe-inspiring place that leaves visitors speechless. With over 800 years of digging, this mine stretches an astounding 200 kilometers long and deep underground. The main working chapel within the mine is nothing short of magnificent, with its beauty being indescribable. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the people who built it, and a true marvel to behold. The mine features stunning salt sculptures, including statues and elaborate carvings that are made entirely of salt. The tour takes visitors on a journey through the mine's underground tunnels, showcasing its rich history and impressive structures. The mine is surrounded by beautiful gardens and buildings, further adding to its charm. It is a designated World Heritage Site, a well-deserved recognition for its extraordinary features. The tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly, although it can be difficult to hear them at times due to the group size. It is important to note that visiting the mine requires a significant amount of walking, and the underground temperature is around 14 degrees Celsius, so appropriate clothing is recommended. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the mine offers tours in different languages, with the Polish language tours being cheaper. Overall, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a must-visit destination that offers a fascinating glimpse into history and showcases the incredible achievements of the people who built it.
Address:
Daniłowicza 10, Wieliczka
Phone:
+48 12 278 73 02
Comment
16.09.23
Viktors
I am literally speechless ……. 800 years of digging 😳😳😳 200KM long and deep Mine and so many Chapels ….That main working chapel….. Is just MAGNIFICENT!! The beauty of this Chapel is unexplainable …. People worked so .. Read more »hard to accomplish all this what we can admire today….. God Bless them ALL!!!
10.09.23
Squirrel
I was speechless, gobsmacked, 200km of underground tunnels, whole Cathedrals built, all statues made of salt....
A lot of walking, surprised me a half mile walk from tour end at 135m underground to the lift to go back up, confusing on exit as needed.. Read more » to walk back half a mile to entrance!
Beautiful gardens and buildings all around, few photos can EVER show how amazing it is... World Heritage Site and deserved...
Lovely tour guide, hard to hear at times in the group,... thanks!
06.09.23
SILVIO
Great place to visit. Be aware, You need to walk a lot, also underground is +14C , so check Your clothing. Depends of guide, some speak very quiet. Polish language tours are cheaper.
22.08.23
Michael
Much more interesting than I imagined. With such a long history too! We walked down about 50 flights of stairs and through various mined caves and connectors on our tour. Happy there's a shaft elevator to bring you back to the surface at the end.. Read more »!
17.08.23
Jie
Wow! I was so impressed by how old and deep it was. The tour was great too. I really loved the way people carved the elaborate statues all made from salt. You were even allowed to taste the salt! If you're going to Krakow, this is the first plac.. Read more »e to go.
13.08.23
Peter
Beautiful salt mine with hundreds of years of history. It is a long walk with many steps (around 800) and takes two hours to finish, but it is worth the time.
There are many beautiful chambers, small lakes and sculptures.
11.08.23
Ruairi
One of the best things we did while on holiday! Was absolutely brilliant took about 3 hours, they have a shop half way through that you can get a few snacks in and a restaurant at the end if you needed a bigger meal! Lots of stairs to walk down at th.. Read more »e beginning so have comfy shoes! The lift at the end is pretty cool also
14.07.23
StickOfGlory
brilliant. not too long queues, lovely salt art, sculptures & very interesting content here - i would gladly recommend this. you could pretty much taste most rocks here.
it was cool (in temperature of around 17-18 celcius) during the heat wave of.. Read more » 30-31 degrees
10.07.23
Duo
Beautiful place with some stunning rock salt sculptures. One of the first inscribed UNESCO world heritage sites and you can understand why. Well worth a visit. Note this is not accessible friendly and you are on your feet for the best part of 2-3 hou.. Read more »rs. There is a break in the middle where you can use the toilets and grab some quick food but do be warned it can be tiring. They do have some benches and spots to sit along the way though.
30.06.23
Alyson
A UNESCO World Heritage site with some amazing sculptures in the various chapels. Nice and cool during the summer months. Various tour choices, so check the website & easy to do on your own as easily reached from Krakow .
22.06.23
Phoebe
Its an alright day out. It is very long roughly 3 hours.The tour groups are roughly 30 people so not to over crowed.
I would recommend a good pair of comfy shoes as there is a lot of walking and a light jacket.
Plenty of nice things to take picture.. Read more »s of and good value for money roughly was 20 quid per person (adult)
Wouldn't recommend for young children they would probably get both board and tired. ( I know I did).
I am glad I went but I wouldn't do it again
05.06.23
LittleGremlin
This is an amazing experience that’s totally worth the time and money. If you want to you can taste the walls and water that runs through the mountain.
There’s a small resting time after a while where you can buy souvenirs, something to d.. Read more »rink or some snacks. I don’t remember buying food here. If you are patient, at the end off the tour there’s a buffet where you should find something for everyone. It’s still in the mountains and looks amazing. A once in a lifetime place to eat. If nothing that tempts you, there’s a nice place after you get outside.
To get outside you have to take a small elevator, so if you are claustrophobic this might not be the place for you.
If you take the English guide and get Simon, you are in luck. He is amazing and very funny. Best guide ever.
19.05.23
Lisa
We did a half day trip here. Chose the 8am pickup, and we were in before the bigger crowds (were even first through), and back at the hotel by noon.
The tour talks about the mining machinery and how the mines were created. And then we saw 3 of the i.. Read more »mpressive chapels that are carved within. It's very beautiful in parts. A lot of walking and many stairs downwards. And then they've built souvenir shops and areas near the end of the mines, so it is a very touristy experience, but well-managed.
You can also combine with other sights further away for a full day tour.
There were a lot of different providers offering the tour with pickup. But the trip you book with them is basically just the trip to the mine, and includes the ticket. The tour inside is always run by the mine itself, so doesn't change much in value based on provider.
But we chose a provider with 'skip-the-line' (Mr. Shuttle) and booked through GetYourGuide.
Reviews of others seemed to say they only arranged their tickets upon arrival, meaning waiting longer to enter the mine.
09.12.22
Yves
This is a truly breathtaking experience! The underground salt mine is absolutely extraordinary. Incredible craftsmanship - fascinating sculptures which were carved out of salt rock that shine like granite, and there were also logs that had transforme.. Read more »d into salt over years. Such a unique atmosphere. Great tour - very educational and tour guide were knowledgeable. Such a historical gem. This place is definitely worth a visit!
22.11.22
Danielle
Great experience! Would highly recommend the group tours rather than an individual one. Very informative and interactive too. Our tour guide Joanna was amazing. He made it super interesting and fun. suitable for all ages! Very impressed with our tour.. Read more »!
07.11.22
Briga
This was a very impressive experience. I saw a short video of this salt mine 7y ago on IG and wanted to go and visit. It looks so much more impressive in real life than in a pictures. This involves a lot of walking. Very busy all the time. The tour g.. Read more »uide said during the busy season more than 80k people visit a day. When we went it was really busy and instead of having 2h tour it end up being 3.5 due to the tour group backlog. It was still an incredible experience though. Its over 250km of tunnels over there. A lot of sculptures craved out of salt look beautiful. There is a restaurant at the end of the tour, food was very nice. 100 % recommended visiting.
16.09.22
David
Visited over years ago. Amazing tour. The caves were well ventilated and cool. The salt sculptures were beautiful. The attention to detail was very evident. Take at least half a day to enjoy the mine. An elevator will take one back up but the walk d.. Read more »own the stairs is worth taking.
08.08.22
CJ
Amazing experience. The salt mine is absolutely beautiful. We spent around 3 hours underground and reached 135 metres deep! There are many chambers. Everything is very safe and well put together. The guide was also knowledgeable. The highlight by far.. Read more » was going to the level 3 with one guide just for me and my partner. Do this - nobody else seemed bothered, but it's included in the ticket! Also, there are toilets after 1h30 and 2h. Enjoy! (A special thank you to the guide who is also a Russian teacher, she was fantastic! Sorry we didn't catch your name)
04.08.22
Jiří
Breathtaking experience like no other. Monumental underground spaces. The tour is around 2,5 hours long. It is by foot on stairs down the mine but there is elevator going up. Buying tickets online is smart especially on weekend visit.
06.07.22
Polina
Unique place to visit! I really enjoyed being there with my family. My 9 yo sister just loved it. Interesting guide stories about the past of the mine, amazing atmosphere and sense for adventure! We would definitely come back one day!
03.07.22
Garrett
An amazing experience to walk the halls of such a historical place in Polish history. The mine has been operational for centuries, and its workers have created a world of thier own beneath the surface. The vast chambers and carved churches will leave.. Read more » you stunned.
Would highly recommend a day tour from Krakow if you have the chance!
16.04.22
Maksim
Overall great experience here. I took the English tour and it was very enjoyable. It is a very high traffic attraction so keep that in mind. It took about two hours to do our tour of the mine. You only get to see a fraction of this beautiful place, b.. Read more »ut nonetheless it is worth while going. I highly recommend getting a tour while in Krakow!!!
05.04.22
Jan
Nice tourist spot.
Booked the tickets in advance over the website with no problem.
This is important to do in advance as individual tourist need to take a guided tour and you should have a look in advance on which time slot you would like to take.
Th.. Read more »e tour is interesting visiting the tourist route through the Wieliczka salt mine. It contains multiple underground chapels and further rooms where salt was mined back in the days.
17.03.22
Daniel
Comprehensive tour of one of the first UNESCO world heritage sites.
The tour is quite physical and involves a lot of walking - one to keep in mind for those with mobility issues or small children.
The guide opens with the history and how the salt w.. Read more »as mined over time. The rooms and compartments are larger and more elaborate as you deepen into the mine.
The construction is simply breathtaking.
24.02.22
Ярослав
Definitely one of the best experiences for families in Poland.
Easy logistics from Krakow. Unique atmosphere. Beautiful underground halls.
As for things to be improved. Part of halls were closed due to covid, it took 30 min to exit, and guide in Russ.. Read more »ians could be better.
25.01.22
Ben
What a wonderful piece of history! Some of the artwork in the centre is incredible - they’re almost 3D. Would definitely recommend a guided tour.
Our guide was helpful and helped explain a lot of the history behind the mine. Would certainly re.. Read more »commend you check it out if staying in the Krakow area!
06.01.22
Joe
Today my father and I went there (04-09-2019) and we enjoyed our visit. It's a wonderful place. The church is absolutely amazing and the lake itself is beautiful as well. We just loved it! It's probably one of the best attractions in Poland.. Read more » ??.
We're the visitors from Dublin, Ireland ??
22.12.21
Olha
It’s a magnificent place! Loved it! Unique atmosphere! Our guide was a witty guy who gave us amazing tour!
I highly recommend it! It’s the BEST attraction in Krakow and neighbourhood!
19.12.21
Maeve
Great experience! Would highly recommend the group tours rather than an individual one. Very informative and interactive too. Our tour guide Simon was amazing. He made it super interesting and fun:) suitable for all ages I think. Very impressed with .. Read more »our tour!
26.11.21
George
Can i place 10 stars instead of 5?!
What can i say about this place.
Its magical. From the beginning till the end the personnel were friendly and helpful. Good English speaking staff. Very clean and beautiful outer space.
The salt mine by itself is.. Read more » a huge sightseeing you definitely need to go see. Get your comfortable shoes and get ready for a long walk down the underground labyrinth village. The guide was hilarious and friendly. The lakes were my favourite stop! All perfect, don't miss this!
22.11.21
Guy
Fantastic, unique and varied experience, well worth the short journey from Krakow. The chambers are breathtaking in parts, particularly the Chapel. Our guide curated an engaging and fascinating tour. It is quite long so not one for those that find wa.. Read more »lking difficult. It's hard to get a sense of miner's life from this polished section of the mine so I'd recommend the miner's route once this reopens.
10.08.21
Joe
Today my father and I went there and we enjoyed our visit (04-09-2019). The church is absolutely amazing and the lake is absolutely beautiful as well. We just loved it! It's probably one of the best attractions in Poland ??.
We're the visi.. Read more »tors from Dublin, Ireland ??
14.07.21
Frantisek
The salt mine in Wieliczka was an amazing experience. Very interesting and beautiful exhibition. There was a possibility to make the reservation of the entrance tickets online. On-site everything was perfectly organized. And we were lucky that we had.. Read more » a very good guide with an excellent English language. That’s why the final impression was perfect.
23.04.21
hebe
If you visit Poland, travellers must visit the outstanding salt mine.Salt mine is one of the world's oldest operating salt mines. How was wondered how remarkable polish people are? Mind-blowing. There is a chapel and a reception room that is use.. Read more »d for private functions, including weddings. A wooden staircase provides access to the mine's 64-metre. We had an English speaking guide who could explain everything to our group very well.
15.04.21
SANGMIN
Must visit place in Poland.
Without any doubts, just go. Ordinary period, there were so many visitors from all over the world. But these days, it’s more comfortable to visit. Please check whether it’s open or not.
Almost 2 hours walk for .. Read more »tour. Consider your health and physical condition
13.03.21
Lynn
Fantastic place to see for something definitely out of the ordinary. Proven artists as well as miners worked here judging by chapels, statues etc. Chandeliers made from salt crystals - it makes you wonder how they knew where to start. You like art in.. Read more » any form you'll find it fascinating here.
07.02.21
Steven
A really wonderful experience. The guide spoke good English and was very pleasant. The mines are extraordinarily big, and there are many informative and amazing chambers that the tour will take you through. Would highly recommend spending a day here.
27.09.20
Ashley
Really really cool location and a must see on a trip to Kraków! I booked a tour through Get Your Guide, and essentially all they did was drive us there and get the tickets from the ticket office. The mine provides its own guides. It’s re.. Read more »ally an interesting and fascinating place! At the very beginning you have to go down 350 steps, but they are wide and made of wood and they go quite quickly. If you’re tall like me (6ft / 183cm) then you have to watch your head in many places. It’s not as cold inside as I was expecting; it stays about 17°C year round and by the end of the tour I was a bit sweaty. There is a bathroom break a little over halfway through the tour (with a gift shop and snack bar) and then also another one at the end of the tour before you get on the elevator to go back to the surface. The elevator is really small. We were crammed in with 5 people, and again as a tall person my head was against the ceiling. My biggest and only complaint was the tour felt rushed. I would have liked a little more time to look around and hear a bit more of the stories and histories of the things we saw and passed. As it was, the tour still took 2 hours and we only saw 1% of the entire mine! I really enjoyed visiting here and would gladly go back.
22.09.20
Jennifer
An incredible place. So happy to have taken an Uber here today from Krakow (only about a fiver in pounds!), having prebooked online. The 11am English tour had about 20 people. Door to door about 2 hours. Had to wear masks throughout. Guide spoke exce.. Read more »llent English and tour was at a very fast clip with questions only at the end. In that sense it was a bit rushed but the descriptions of the mine’s history and the fascinating and beautiful sculptures throughout made it all worth the while. Would definitely recommend!
11.09.20
Michael
Highly recommended for a visit. Superb English speaking guide. Very informative. Be prepared for a long walk down and a lot of steps! There is a lift that you catch to take you back to the surface, although it is a bit cramped, its better than walkin.. Read more »g!
30.08.20
PRZEMYSLAW
Amazing experience. Must see!
Kilometers of underground corridors, mining infrastructures and chapels. It is a breathtaking view knowing that all od that was built with human hands.
There are experienced guides speaking other languages. The whole tri.. Read more »p takes around 3 hours. The temperature inside is around 14-16 degress do it is adviced to wear warm and comfortable clothes.
Tourist track is safe for any age, but you must be aware there are multiple staircases and long corridors to pass.
Not adviced for those who don't feel comfortable with enclosed spaces.
21.08.20
Karol
At the age of 36, never visited in my life, honestly I regret that.?
Absolutely amazing place to visit, lot of interesting things about our history,
Trip take around 3km and over 2h walking,
at the exit lot of shop's and restaurants,
entry ticke.. Read more »ts Inc museum exhibition,
Unfortunately our kid's got bored ?, so we have to give up..strongly recommended purchasing tickets on-line...
06.08.20
Milan
This is a truly extraordinary experience. Amazing what people managed to build over the past centuries underground. Quiet some distance to walk, so take your comfy shoes. On a hot summer day outside, the roughly 18° C down here were perfectly ple.. Read more »asant.
25.07.20
The
Highly recommend visiting this beautiful salt mine, it’s one of a kind and there’s no other mine like this one anywhere in the world. The guides are pleasant and explain everything very well and in detail. There is time to take pictures a.. Read more »nd have food while in the mine, tours are also given in a few different languages including English, Spanish and French. It’s definitely worth the money and it’s also worth to buy some souvenirs in the shop. Great day out and really enjoyed it.
4.9 / 31
