In the harsh area of the Mine, where tourists turn into novice miners – adepts of the underground trade, and darkness must be overcome by means of a lamp, an extraordinary and unforgettable adventure awaits you. Feel your senses awake on the Miners’ Route and your blood flow faster during an exciting underground expedition.
Miners’ Route The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine
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Will you take up the mining challenge?
You will wander through the underground salt labyrinth, exploring the mysterious and raw chambers around the oldest preserved Regis Shaft.
Tasks await you, such as searching for salt, testing the air in the mine and finding the right route underground. By performing practical mining tasks, you will get to know the work of representatives of old mining professions, such as methane tester and mining carpenter.
You will feel a shot of adrenaline, you will take part in an extraordinary, multisensory experience!
The Route in the structure of the Mine:
Regis Shaft
The lift descends to the Mine to level I (57 m)
The return to the surface is by lift from Level IIn (101 m)
- Level I, approx. 57 m
- Level IIn, approx. 101 m
Ways of visiting the Miners’ Route
Useful information
Starting point:
Regis ShaftMinimum age:
aged 10 or olderGroup size:
max. 20 people- Duration:
2 - 3 hours Temperature on the route:
14-16ºC
You can buy tickets:
- at the Mine’s website
- at the ticket office in the Regis Shaft (provided there are tickets available, which were not purchased on-line)
The tour is open to persons over 10 years of age. You can find detailed information, among other things, on discounts for schoolchildren and families in the price list.
The tour is available in two languages: Polish and English, with tours at specific times.
The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide called the Foreman, who directs the expedition and teaches participants the mining trade.
Only footwear covering the entire foot is allowed on the route. Wearing footwear made of textile materials is not recommended.
Open flames, electric torches, smoking cigarettes (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited in the mine.
The assembly point is the Regis Shaft. The tour starts at the scheduled times. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance before your scheduled tour time. The start time of the tour is indicated on your ticket. If you arrive late, you will be unable to enter and tour the Mine. Tickets, which cannot be used due to late arrival, are not refundable.
Before entering the Miners’ Route, tourists use the cloakroom located in the Regis Shaft building. Each tour participant receives an individual locker, locked with a key. The size of lockers is limited – make sure not to bring large luggage for your tour of the Miners’ Route.
Before starting the tour, tourists receive a short training on the safety and use of the supplied equipment: lamp, helmet and carbon monoxide absorber.
The trail has no points in common with the Tourist Route
and does not include a visit to St Kinga’s Chapel.
See also
The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine is much more
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