Map and access

Map

Getting to the Mine by coach or car

The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine is located 10 km south-east of Krakow city centre, near the exit from the A4 motorway at the Kraków Wieliczka junction.

Mark the route:

Parking


Ticket sales

You can buy tickets at the the Mine’s website.
Detailed information about ticket prices and discounts can be found here.
Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.

Opening hours

The opening times depend on the day you wish to visit the mine.
You can check the details here.

Guide

The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide.

Touring languages

Tours are available in Polish and in selected other languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Esperanto, Ukrainian and Russian.
It is also possible to book a guide speaking Japanese, Hungarian, Croatian, Czech, Slovak and Dutch.

Starting the tour
The assembly point is the Daniłowicz Shaft, which the tourists then use to go down into the salt underground. You can select the date and time of the tour while making purchasing your tickets on-line.
Clothing

The route includes approx. 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the conditions on the route. The temperature underground falls within the range of 17–18ºC.

Reservation

Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.
The minimum number of visitors in an organised group is 25 (that number does not include visitors with complimentary tickets and free passes). The upper group size limits is 40 visitors. The number of guides assigned to a group will be decided by the Mine.

For information on free admission and discounts for schoolchildren, please see the Tourist Route price list.

 

Food

On the Tourist Route, you can relax and dine in designated locations. Each group booking a tour can additionally choose and order a lunch set, which will be served at the selected time. To select dishes from the menu and place an order, please use the form here.
You can eat a meal before or after your tour at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant, located on the surface. 

Photos

During the tour, taking photos and filming is allowed.

Luggage

Only a small carry-on luggage (with maximum dimensions of 20x20x35 cm) is allowed during the tour of the Mine.

Larger luggage, including baby strollers and suitcases, should be left in coaches, cars, etc., or, if their size allows, in the luggage storage in the “Górnik” building or in the automatic luggage lockers. Please keep in mind that the number of automatic luggage lockers is limited, which means that the availability of a suitable luggage locker cannot be guaranteed.

Luggage storage is available free of charge during touring hours. 
For detailed information on the operation of the luggage storage, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

Toilets

Before starting the tour, you can use the toilets, which are located right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft. Toilets are also available underground in two locations on the tour.

ATM
The ATMs can be found on the premises of the Mine, near the Daniłowicz Shaft.
All catering and retail outlets in the Mine accept card payments.
Visitors with disabilities

Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
The tours are taking place from Monday to Sunday during the first and last opening hours and are led by a Polish- or English-speaking guide. Prior booking is required in order to take advantage of the tour offer. To book a tour, send an e-mail to: rezerwacja@kopalnia.pl
The number of participants is limited. 

You can take an assistance dog or a guide for blind and visually impaired people to the mine. 

Taxi


Ticket sales

You can buy tickets at the the Mine’s website.
Detailed information about ticket prices and discounts can be found here.
Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.

Opening hours

The opening times depend on the day you wish to visit the mine.
You can check the details here.

Guide

The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide.

Touring languages

Tours are available in Polish and in selected other languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Esperanto, Ukrainian and Russian.
It is also possible to book a guide speaking Japanese, Hungarian, Croatian, Czech, Slovak and Dutch.

Starting the tour
The assembly point is the Daniłowicz Shaft, which the tourists then use to go down into the salt underground. You can select the date and time of the tour while making purchasing your tickets on-line.
Clothing

The route includes approx. 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the conditions on the route. The temperature underground falls within the range of 17–18ºC.

Reservation

Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.
The minimum number of visitors in an organised group is 25 (that number does not include visitors with complimentary tickets and free passes). The upper group size limits is 40 visitors. The number of guides assigned to a group will be decided by the Mine.

For information on free admission and discounts for schoolchildren, please see the Tourist Route price list.

 

Food

On the Tourist Route, you can relax and dine in designated locations. Each group booking a tour can additionally choose and order a lunch set, which will be served at the selected time. To select dishes from the menu and place an order, please use the form here.
You can eat a meal before or after your tour at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant, located on the surface. 

Photos

During the tour, taking photos and filming is allowed.

Luggage

Only a small carry-on luggage (with maximum dimensions of 20x20x35 cm) is allowed during the tour of the Mine.

Larger luggage, including baby strollers and suitcases, should be left in coaches, cars, etc., or, if their size allows, in the luggage storage in the “Górnik” building or in the automatic luggage lockers. Please keep in mind that the number of automatic luggage lockers is limited, which means that the availability of a suitable luggage locker cannot be guaranteed.

Luggage storage is available free of charge during touring hours. 
For detailed information on the operation of the luggage storage, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

Toilets

Before starting the tour, you can use the toilets, which are located right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft. Toilets are also available underground in two locations on the tour.

ATM
The ATMs can be found on the premises of the Mine, near the Daniłowicz Shaft.
All catering and retail outlets in the Mine accept card payments.
Visitors with disabilities

Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
The tours are taking place from Monday to Sunday during the first and last opening hours and are led by a Polish- or English-speaking guide. Prior booking is required in order to take advantage of the tour offer. To book a tour, send an e-mail to: rezerwacja@kopalnia.pl
The number of participants is limited. 

You can take an assistance dog or a guide for blind and visually impaired people to the mine. 

Access by public transit

Kraków - Wieliczka

  • You can buy tickets at the the Mine’s website.
    Detailed information about ticket prices and discounts can be found here.
    Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.

  • The opening times depend on the day you wish to visit the mine.
    You can check the details here.

  • The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide.

  • Tours are available in Polish and in selected other languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Esperanto, Ukrainian and Russian.
    It is also possible to book a guide speaking Japanese, Hungarian, Croatian, Czech, Slovak and Dutch.

  • The assembly point is the Daniłowicz Shaft, which the tourists then use to go down into the salt underground. You can select the date and time of the tour while making purchasing your tickets on-line.
  • The route includes approx. 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the conditions on the route. The temperature underground falls within the range of 17–18ºC.

  • Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.
    The minimum number of visitors in an organised group is 25 (that number does not include visitors with complimentary tickets and free passes). The upper group size limits is 40 visitors. The number of guides assigned to a group will be decided by the Mine.

    For information on free admission and discounts for schoolchildren, please see the Tourist Route price list.

     

  • On the Tourist Route, you can relax and dine in designated locations. Each group booking a tour can additionally choose and order a lunch set, which will be served at the selected time. To select dishes from the menu and place an order, please use the form here.
    You can eat a meal before or after your tour at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant, located on the surface. 

  • During the tour, taking photos and filming is allowed.

  • Only a small carry-on luggage (with maximum dimensions of 20x20x35 cm) is allowed during the tour of the Mine.

    Larger luggage, including baby strollers and suitcases, should be left in coaches, cars, etc., or, if their size allows, in the luggage storage in the “Górnik” building or in the automatic luggage lockers. Please keep in mind that the number of automatic luggage lockers is limited, which means that the availability of a suitable luggage locker cannot be guaranteed.

    Luggage storage is available free of charge during touring hours. 
    For detailed information on the operation of the luggage storage, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

  • Before starting the tour, you can use the toilets, which are located right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft. Toilets are also available underground in two locations on the tour.

  • The ATMs can be found on the premises of the Mine, near the Daniłowicz Shaft.
    All catering and retail outlets in the Mine accept card payments.
  • Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
    The tours are taking place from Monday to Sunday during the first and last opening hours and are led by a Polish- or English-speaking guide. Prior booking is required in order to take advantage of the tour offer. To book a tour, send an e-mail to: rezerwacja@kopalnia.pl
    The number of participants is limited. 

    You can take an assistance dog or a guide for blind and visually impaired people to the mine. 

Address details

  • Ticket sales

    You can buy tickets at the the Mine’s website.
    Detailed information about ticket prices and discounts can be found here.
    Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.

  • Opening hours

    The opening times depend on the day you wish to visit the mine.
    You can check the details here.

  • Guide

    The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide.

  • Touring languages

    Tours are available in Polish and in selected other languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Esperanto, Ukrainian and Russian.
    It is also possible to book a guide speaking Japanese, Hungarian, Croatian, Czech, Slovak and Dutch.

  • Starting the tour
    The assembly point is the Daniłowicz Shaft, which the tourists then use to go down into the salt underground. You can select the date and time of the tour while making purchasing your tickets on-line.
  • Clothing

    The route includes approx. 800 stairs, 380 of which are at the start. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the conditions on the route. The temperature underground falls within the range of 17–18ºC.

  • Reservation

    Advance purchase of tickets on-line is required.
    The minimum number of visitors in an organised group is 25 (that number does not include visitors with complimentary tickets and free passes). The upper group size limits is 40 visitors. The number of guides assigned to a group will be decided by the Mine.

    For information on free admission and discounts for schoolchildren, please see the Tourist Route price list.

     

  • Food

    On the Tourist Route, you can relax and dine in designated locations. Each group booking a tour can additionally choose and order a lunch set, which will be served at the selected time. To select dishes from the menu and place an order, please use the form here.
    You can eat a meal before or after your tour at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant, located on the surface. 

  • Photos

    During the tour, taking photos and filming is allowed.

  • Luggage

    Only a small carry-on luggage (with maximum dimensions of 20x20x35 cm) is allowed during the tour of the Mine.

    Larger luggage, including baby strollers and suitcases, should be left in coaches, cars, etc., or, if their size allows, in the luggage storage in the “Górnik” building or in the automatic luggage lockers. Please keep in mind that the number of automatic luggage lockers is limited, which means that the availability of a suitable luggage locker cannot be guaranteed.

    Luggage storage is available free of charge during touring hours. 
    For detailed information on the operation of the luggage storage, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

  • Toilets

    Before starting the tour, you can use the toilets, which are located right next to the Daniłowicz Shaft. Toilets are also available underground in two locations on the tour.

  • ATM
    The ATMs can be found on the premises of the Mine, near the Daniłowicz Shaft.
    All catering and retail outlets in the Mine accept card payments.
  • Visitors with disabilities

    Some of the underground workings of the Tourist Route are adapted for people with limited mobility.
    The tours are taking place from Monday to Sunday during the first and last opening hours and are led by a Polish- or English-speaking guide. Prior booking is required in order to take advantage of the tour offer. To book a tour, send an e-mail to: rezerwacja@kopalnia.pl
    The number of participants is limited. 

    You can take an assistance dog or a guide for blind and visually impaired people to the mine.