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Do you enjoy dining in unique restaurants? A kitchen awaits you… underground

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Touring can be tiring – this is hardly a controversial opinion. If you embark on a tour of the underground chambers of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine, do not despair – if you get hungry, you can always visit a truly unique and interesting restaurant deep under the surface. Should you save some time to check out what the flavours are like 100 metres underground? Of course!

Unique restaurants… and where to find them?

You can find exceptional and unique restaurants in every corner of the world – Poland is no exception. Sometimes they stand out thanks to their unusual menu, in other cases it is because of their location or the way the dishes are served. Eating a meal in any of these venues is sure to be an amazing experience and leave a lasting memory.

Going for a tour of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine offers you an opportunity to explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as to dine in a truly special place.

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Karczma Górnicza, or the Miner’s Tavern – a restaurant in the “Wieliczka” Mine

Did you ever wonder where you can find the most interesting restaurants in Poland? Some of them are deep underground, exactly 125 metres below the surface – in the Witold Budryk chamber of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine. This is where you will find Karczma Górnicza – the Miner’s Tavern.

The underground restaurant of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine serves traditional Polish cuisine. Visitors can taste the traditional pork chop, pierogi, broth and borscht and pork loin in juniper sauce. What is more, all the dishes are prepared underground by a highly skilled team of chefs.

There are few restaurants located so deep underground – make sure to take a break while exploring the underground chambers and galleries and enjoy a delicious meal with family or friends. This will not only be an opportunity to relax, but also to talk and share your experiences. If you are not going to be particularly hungry, check out the delicious desserts – cheesecake and cream pie, as well as coffee.

The restaurant is available to all visitors touring the Tourist Route and God Bless Pilgrimage Route.

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The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine offers a lot – far more than just interesting restaurants

What delights visitors coming to the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine? The underground restaurant is merely one of many attractions. What entices everyone to visit Wieliczka are the amazing underground mazes, which can be explored by choosing a tour of the popular Tourist Route or the Miners’ Route, which requires some more stamina.

Keep in mind that the “Wieliczka” Mine is also home to its Health Resort, where you can benefit from various treatments to boost your respiratory system and breathe in the salt spray.

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