Choose the Tourist Route if you want to discover the secrets hidden deep underground. Check out what the Wieliczka Mine has to offer to millions of visitors from all over the world.
Tourist Route The historic ‘Wieliczka’ Salt Mine
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Discover the secrets of the underground world
On the Tourist Route
You will admire landscapes that can’t be found on the surface: as saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers, including the unique St Kinga’s Chapel.
You will learn about old mining tools and machines and the methods of salt extraction and transport used in the past.
The tour is available for people of all ages and does not require above-average physical condition, but it is worth bearing in mind that there are more than 800 steps to climb.
The Route in the structure of the Mine
Visitors descend approx. 380 steps to level I (64 m) to enter the Mine.
The return to the surface is by lift from Level III (135 m).
The return to the surface is by lift from Level III (135 m).
Virtual walk- Daniłowicz Shaft
- Level I Bono – 64 m
- Level II upper – 90 m
- Level II lower – 110 m
- Level III – 135 m
Ways of visiting the Tourist Route
Useful information
Starting point:
Daniłowicz ShaftDuration:
2 - 3 hours- Number of stairs to climb:
about 800 Reservation:
noGroup size:
max. 40 people- Ending point:
Regis Schaft / Daniłowicz Shaft
The tour always takes place under the supervision of a guide
Tours are available for people of all ages, children up to 4 years of age receive free admission. Details can be found in the Tourist Route price list.
You can buy tickets:
- at the Mine’s website
- at the ticket machine located at the entrance to the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine, on the opposite side to the Daniłowicz shaft
- at the ticket office in the Daniłowicz Shaft - provided there are tickets available, which were not purchased on-line.
Tours with Polish-speaking guides, as well as with guides speaking languages other than Polish take place at designated times, subject to the availability of tickets on-line.
The tour is available in Polish and selected other languages. You can find out more at: here.
You can take an umbrella stroller (folding) on the trail, but remember that there is a large number of stairs to climb on the way (about 800) and there is no place underground where you can leave the stroller. A good solution may be to take a carrier or a sling.
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.
On the Tourist Route, you can relax and dine in designated locations. Karczma Górnicza, located 125 metres underground, serves Polish cuisine as well as hot and cold beverages.
Open flames, electric torches, smoking cigarettes (including e-cigarettes) are prohibited in the mine.
See also
The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine is much more
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