Wieliczka Salt Mines

Salt mine Wieliczka, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

What to expect

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a historic salt mine located in Wieliczka, Poland. It is one of the oldest operating salt mines in the world, with a history dating back to the 13th century. The mine features an underground lake, exhibits on the history of salt mining, and a 3.5-kilometre visitors' route, including statues carved from the rock salt at various times. The mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important industrial operations in Europe. Visitors can explore the mine's galleries, subterranean chambers, and see the tools and machinery used in the mining process. The mine also features an underground tourist route that has existed since the early 19th century

Plan your family visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mines with these blog insights 👇

The Wieliczka Salt Mines With Kids: if we can do it, you can do it

This family's experience:

Activities: We joined a guided tour through the Wieliczka Salt Mines, descending over 400 stairs and exploring the mine for two hours. We saw the famous chambers and chapels, learning about the history and how the mine works

Highlights: The grandeur of the chapels impressed us, and we loved learning about the history and the legends of the mine. Our children did great walking through the mine and enjoyed the underground cafe break ✨

I'm sure that chicken just played the Blue Danuce - a Polish homestay

This family's experience:

Activities: We cycled 15 kilometers each way to the Wielizca Salt Mines, walked down several hundred steps, followed a guide through two kilometers of the mine, and admired the underground cathedral carved out of the salt

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the salt mine and seeing the cathedral. We all were impressed by the miners' craftsmanship ✨