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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:

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What ailments are treated at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?
  • bronchial asthma
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • recurrent diseases of the nose, sinuses, throat and larynx
  • chronic bronchitis and pneumonia
  • allergic diseases
Who can benefit from treatment at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?

The health resort visits underground are available to adults and children over 4 years of age.
Treatment using the microclimate of underground salt chambers is based on the use of adaptive mechanisms of the human body, which is associated with the stimulation of the immune system. Shaping the natural human immunity is carried out in phases. Children over 4 years of age are psychophysically ready to use this method.

Can I use the Health Resort if I am healthy?

Absolutely! Especially if you want to rest, relax and regain balance in subterraneotherapy conditions (an innovative method of treatment of various respiratory diseases).

What forms of treatment does the Health Resort offer in the Mine?

Paid stays:

Offer for companies:

What steps do I need to take to start treatment underground?

Paid stays:

First of all, you should specify the planned date of arrival and the number of people. After checking the availability of the date, you will receive a confirmation of the reservation or a proposition to change the date of arrival. The reservation is guaranteed once you make the advance payment in the time indicated in the confirmation.

Contact the Sales Department:

Phone: +48 12 278 75 12
Phone: +48 12 278 75 04
email: zdrowie@kopalnia.pl
What do I need to have with me when I qualify to stay at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?

Current test results must be provided:  

  • urine, complete blood count (valid for 1 month)
  • Chest X-ray (valid for 2 years)
  • ECG (valid for 3 months)

You should also bring with you:

  • ID
  • a list of the medications you are taking
  • information about hospital treatment and surgical procedures (excerpts – for consultation)
  • information on allergies (if any)
  • a set of current test results (photocopies which will be included in the Health Resort’s medical documentation)

No medical examination is required for a 1–3-day stay.

Are there any contraindications to treatments?

The contraindications to treatments include:

  • active cancer or history of cancer before the end of the 5-year grace period
  • primary or secondary immunodeficiencies
  • infectious diseases in the clinical, acute and chronic stage (being a carrier is not a contraindication)
  • serious damage to the locomotor system which prevents independent movement
  • severe respiratory and circulatory insufficiency limiting ability to a sedentary lifestyle
  • increased intracranial pressure, e.g. in the course of infectious diseases, injuries
  • recent (up to 6 months) surgical procedure or trauma to the chest, abdomen, face, brain or eye area
  • recent (up to 6 months) history of myocardial infarction or stroke
  • aneurysms of cerebral vessels and aorta
  • severe valvular defects of the heart
  • diagnosed cardiac arrhythmias with risk of loss of consciousness
  • unregulated hypertension, haemorrhagic flaws
  • mental illness, especially claustrophobia
  • rheumatic diseases that occur with the involvement of the skeletal and joint system
  • epilepsy in the form of focal seizures with disturbances of consciousness and focal seizures in the form of tonic-clonic seizures on both sides
  • pregnancy

By deciding to accept the offer, you declare that you have become acquainted with the contraindications to stay in the salt workings of the Mine.

Does the Health Resort provide accommodation, meals and transport?

For an additional fee, you can take advantage of:

  • accommodation at the Grand Sal**** Hotel, located on the premises of the Mine,
  • dinners at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant and lunch packages,
  • booked transport from the Main Railway Station in Kraków or the Kraków-Balice Airport in both directions. 
Can children go underground on their own?

Children up to the age of 16 may enter the Mine only in the company of an adult guardian.
An adult taking part in a rehabilitation or treatment stay may also be the guardian of a child up to 16 years of age.

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What ailments are treated at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?
  • bronchial asthma
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • recurrent diseases of the nose, sinuses, throat and larynx
  • chronic bronchitis and pneumonia
  • allergic diseases
Who can benefit from treatment at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?

The health resort visits underground are available to adults and children over 4 years of age.
Treatment using the microclimate of underground salt chambers is based on the use of adaptive mechanisms of the human body, which is associated with the stimulation of the immune system. Shaping the natural human immunity is carried out in phases. Children over 4 years of age are psychophysically ready to use this method.

Can I use the Health Resort if I am healthy?

Absolutely! Especially if you want to rest, relax and regain balance in subterraneotherapy conditions (an innovative method of treatment of various respiratory diseases).

What forms of treatment does the Health Resort offer in the Mine?

Paid stays:

Offer for companies:

What steps do I need to take to start treatment underground?

Paid stays:

First of all, you should specify the planned date of arrival and the number of people. After checking the availability of the date, you will receive a confirmation of the reservation or a proposition to change the date of arrival. The reservation is guaranteed once you make the advance payment in the time indicated in the confirmation.

Contact the Sales Department:

Phone: +48 12 278 75 12
Phone: +48 12 278 75 04
email: zdrowie@kopalnia.pl
What do I need to have with me when I qualify to stay at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?

Current test results must be provided:  

  • urine, complete blood count (valid for 1 month)
  • Chest X-ray (valid for 2 years)
  • ECG (valid for 3 months)

You should also bring with you:

  • ID
  • a list of the medications you are taking
  • information about hospital treatment and surgical procedures (excerpts – for consultation)
  • information on allergies (if any)
  • a set of current test results (photocopies which will be included in the Health Resort’s medical documentation)

No medical examination is required for a 1–3-day stay.

Are there any contraindications to treatments?

The contraindications to treatments include:

  • active cancer or history of cancer before the end of the 5-year grace period
  • primary or secondary immunodeficiencies
  • infectious diseases in the clinical, acute and chronic stage (being a carrier is not a contraindication)
  • serious damage to the locomotor system which prevents independent movement
  • severe respiratory and circulatory insufficiency limiting ability to a sedentary lifestyle
  • increased intracranial pressure, e.g. in the course of infectious diseases, injuries
  • recent (up to 6 months) surgical procedure or trauma to the chest, abdomen, face, brain or eye area
  • recent (up to 6 months) history of myocardial infarction or stroke
  • aneurysms of cerebral vessels and aorta
  • severe valvular defects of the heart
  • diagnosed cardiac arrhythmias with risk of loss of consciousness
  • unregulated hypertension, haemorrhagic flaws
  • mental illness, especially claustrophobia
  • rheumatic diseases that occur with the involvement of the skeletal and joint system
  • epilepsy in the form of focal seizures with disturbances of consciousness and focal seizures in the form of tonic-clonic seizures on both sides
  • pregnancy

By deciding to accept the offer, you declare that you have become acquainted with the contraindications to stay in the salt workings of the Mine.

Does the Health Resort provide accommodation, meals and transport?

For an additional fee, you can take advantage of:

  • accommodation at the Grand Sal**** Hotel, located on the premises of the Mine,
  • dinners at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant and lunch packages,
  • booked transport from the Main Railway Station in Kraków or the Kraków-Balice Airport in both directions. 
Can children go underground on their own?

Children up to the age of 16 may enter the Mine only in the company of an adult guardian.
An adult taking part in a rehabilitation or treatment stay may also be the guardian of a child up to 16 years of age.

Access by public transit

Kraków - Wieliczka

    • bronchial asthma
    • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    • recurrent diseases of the nose, sinuses, throat and larynx
    • chronic bronchitis and pneumonia
    • allergic diseases
  • The health resort visits underground are available to adults and children over 4 years of age.
    Treatment using the microclimate of underground salt chambers is based on the use of adaptive mechanisms of the human body, which is associated with the stimulation of the immune system. Shaping the natural human immunity is carried out in phases. Children over 4 years of age are psychophysically ready to use this method.

  • Absolutely! Especially if you want to rest, relax and regain balance in subterraneotherapy conditions (an innovative method of treatment of various respiratory diseases).

  • Paid stays:

    Offer for companies:

  • Paid stays:

    First of all, you should specify the planned date of arrival and the number of people. After checking the availability of the date, you will receive a confirmation of the reservation or a proposition to change the date of arrival. The reservation is guaranteed once you make the advance payment in the time indicated in the confirmation.

    Contact the Sales Department:

    Phone: +48 12 278 75 12
    Phone: +48 12 278 75 04
    email: zdrowie@kopalnia.pl
  • Current test results must be provided:  

    • urine, complete blood count (valid for 1 month)
    • Chest X-ray (valid for 2 years)
    • ECG (valid for 3 months)

    You should also bring with you:

    • ID
    • a list of the medications you are taking
    • information about hospital treatment and surgical procedures (excerpts – for consultation)
    • information on allergies (if any)
    • a set of current test results (photocopies which will be included in the Health Resort’s medical documentation)

    No medical examination is required for a 1–3-day stay.

  • The contraindications to treatments include:

    • active cancer or history of cancer before the end of the 5-year grace period
    • primary or secondary immunodeficiencies
    • infectious diseases in the clinical, acute and chronic stage (being a carrier is not a contraindication)
    • serious damage to the locomotor system which prevents independent movement
    • severe respiratory and circulatory insufficiency limiting ability to a sedentary lifestyle
    • increased intracranial pressure, e.g. in the course of infectious diseases, injuries
    • recent (up to 6 months) surgical procedure or trauma to the chest, abdomen, face, brain or eye area
    • recent (up to 6 months) history of myocardial infarction or stroke
    • aneurysms of cerebral vessels and aorta
    • severe valvular defects of the heart
    • diagnosed cardiac arrhythmias with risk of loss of consciousness
    • unregulated hypertension, haemorrhagic flaws
    • mental illness, especially claustrophobia
    • rheumatic diseases that occur with the involvement of the skeletal and joint system
    • epilepsy in the form of focal seizures with disturbances of consciousness and focal seizures in the form of tonic-clonic seizures on both sides
    • pregnancy

    By deciding to accept the offer, you declare that you have become acquainted with the contraindications to stay in the salt workings of the Mine.

  • For an additional fee, you can take advantage of:

    • accommodation at the Grand Sal**** Hotel, located on the premises of the Mine,
    • dinners at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant and lunch packages,
    • booked transport from the Main Railway Station in Kraków or the Kraków-Balice Airport in both directions. 
  • Children up to the age of 16 may enter the Mine only in the company of an adult guardian.
    An adult taking part in a rehabilitation or treatment stay may also be the guardian of a child up to 16 years of age.

Address details

  • What ailments are treated at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?
    • bronchial asthma
    • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
    • recurrent diseases of the nose, sinuses, throat and larynx
    • chronic bronchitis and pneumonia
    • allergic diseases
  • Who can benefit from treatment at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?

    The health resort visits underground are available to adults and children over 4 years of age.
    Treatment using the microclimate of underground salt chambers is based on the use of adaptive mechanisms of the human body, which is associated with the stimulation of the immune system. Shaping the natural human immunity is carried out in phases. Children over 4 years of age are psychophysically ready to use this method.

  • Can I use the Health Resort if I am healthy?

    Absolutely! Especially if you want to rest, relax and regain balance in subterraneotherapy conditions (an innovative method of treatment of various respiratory diseases).

  • What forms of treatment does the Health Resort offer in the Mine?

    Paid stays:

    Offer for companies:

  • What steps do I need to take to start treatment underground?

    Paid stays:

    First of all, you should specify the planned date of arrival and the number of people. After checking the availability of the date, you will receive a confirmation of the reservation or a proposition to change the date of arrival. The reservation is guaranteed once you make the advance payment in the time indicated in the confirmation.

    Contact the Sales Department:

    Phone: +48 12 278 75 12
    Phone: +48 12 278 75 04
    email: zdrowie@kopalnia.pl
  • What do I need to have with me when I qualify to stay at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine Health Resort?

    Current test results must be provided:  

    • urine, complete blood count (valid for 1 month)
    • Chest X-ray (valid for 2 years)
    • ECG (valid for 3 months)

    You should also bring with you:

    • ID
    • a list of the medications you are taking
    • information about hospital treatment and surgical procedures (excerpts – for consultation)
    • information on allergies (if any)
    • a set of current test results (photocopies which will be included in the Health Resort’s medical documentation)

    No medical examination is required for a 1–3-day stay.

  • Are there any contraindications to treatments?

    The contraindications to treatments include:

    • active cancer or history of cancer before the end of the 5-year grace period
    • primary or secondary immunodeficiencies
    • infectious diseases in the clinical, acute and chronic stage (being a carrier is not a contraindication)
    • serious damage to the locomotor system which prevents independent movement
    • severe respiratory and circulatory insufficiency limiting ability to a sedentary lifestyle
    • increased intracranial pressure, e.g. in the course of infectious diseases, injuries
    • recent (up to 6 months) surgical procedure or trauma to the chest, abdomen, face, brain or eye area
    • recent (up to 6 months) history of myocardial infarction or stroke
    • aneurysms of cerebral vessels and aorta
    • severe valvular defects of the heart
    • diagnosed cardiac arrhythmias with risk of loss of consciousness
    • unregulated hypertension, haemorrhagic flaws
    • mental illness, especially claustrophobia
    • rheumatic diseases that occur with the involvement of the skeletal and joint system
    • epilepsy in the form of focal seizures with disturbances of consciousness and focal seizures in the form of tonic-clonic seizures on both sides
    • pregnancy

    By deciding to accept the offer, you declare that you have become acquainted with the contraindications to stay in the salt workings of the Mine.

  • Does the Health Resort provide accommodation, meals and transport?

    For an additional fee, you can take advantage of:

    • accommodation at the Grand Sal**** Hotel, located on the premises of the Mine,
    • dinners at the Grand Sal**** Hotel restaurant and lunch packages,
    • booked transport from the Main Railway Station in Kraków or the Kraków-Balice Airport in both directions. 
  • Can children go underground on their own?

    Children up to the age of 16 may enter the Mine only in the company of an adult guardian.
    An adult taking part in a rehabilitation or treatment stay may also be the guardian of a child up to 16 years of age.