Wieliczka Salt Mine tours

Wieliczka Salt Mine is located in the town of Wieliczka - within Poland's Kraków metropolitan area. It had been until 2007 in continuous operation, producing table salt, since the 13th century. It was one of the world's oldest operating salt mines.

The Wieliczka salt mine features a 3.5-km. tour for visitors (less than 1% of the length of the mine's passages) that includes statues of historic and mythical figures, all sculpted by miners out of rock salt. Even the crystal chandeliers are fashioned out of rock salt. The mine reaches down to a depth of 327 meters, and is over 300 km. long.

Also featured are beautifully carved chambers, chapels, an underground lake, and exhibits on the history of salt mining. The mine is frequently referred to as "The Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland."

 

Krakow Shuttle offers Wieliczka Salt Mine tours with english speaking guide. We offer high quality transportation services - cheap and safe.