Where is the Wieliczka salt mine?
The ancient Wieliczka Salt Mine, founded in the 13th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Wieliczka Salt Mine lies within the Kraków metropolitan area, in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland. This is an official national historic site in Poland & also one of the world’s oldest salt mines, was operating continuously from the 13th century until now. It is more than 700 years old.
What draws tourists to the Wieliczka salt mine?
Besides saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers, such as St Kinga’s Chapel, you will experience landscapes that are not visible from the surface. A unique underground chamber can be found here, as well as saline lakes. The methods of salt extraction and transportation used in the past will be explained as well, including old mining tools and machines. This trip takes approximately 3 and a half to 4 hours (1 hour to get there and 1 hour to get back). First, you go down a number of steps, then you go through a number of chambers that have some salt statues. You find two salt lakes as well as a chapel, restaurant, and ballroom.
How to get ready for the tour to salt mine?
Plan ahead. In addition, remember that the temperature below ground in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is constant (it ranges between 17°C and 18°C). Dress warmly. Regardless of whether you go to the mine in the summer or the winter, you should bring a sweater. During the tour of the most popular Tourist Route. Nearly 800 stairs must be climbed, so strollers and prams are not recommended. We recommend wearing flat, comfortable shoes since there are many stairs. You may store these items in the luggage storage area. Animals may not be brought underground in a mine. Before visiting the Wieliczka Mine, it is a good idea to read some practical information. The underground salt kingdom does not require reservations, nor is there an age restriction. There is no charge for children under four. Smoking is not allowed in the entire area of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
