Practical information

·         Sightseeing takes place solely in the presence of a guide;

·         Visiting the Tourist Route, i.e. 20 historical chambers connected by 2 km of drifts and 17 chambers of the underground exhibition of the Cracow Saltworks Museum in Wieliczka situated on level III of the mine lasts approx. 3 hours;

·         Tourist go down into the mine by stairs (380 steps) to the first level (64 m);

·         Exit to the ground takes place by lift in the Daniłowicz Shaft from level III (135 m);

·         The temperature underground is constant at 14^oC above zero; therefore, whilst visiting the mine in the summer, it is necessary to take thicker clothing;

·         There is a complete ban on smoking in the mine; it is also forbidden to use any open source of light as well as electric torches.

Attention!

In exceptional situations (e.g. mining works or unexpected visits), the organisation of tourist traffic may be changed, and some chambers may be excluded from visiting.

Handicapped individuals in the mine

The exhibitions of the salt mine are also available for handicapped tourists. There is the possibility to see pits comprising a part of:

·         the so-called Tourist Route (1^st part)  - traditional sightseeing – booking: +48 (12) 278 58 49;

·         underground Museum exhibitions (3^rd part) – sightseeing in the form of educational classes - booking: +48 (12) 278 58 49 
see: education.

Due to the intensity of tourist traffic in the summer season between April 1 – October 31, it is recommended to make a booking in the morning, i.e. between 7.00 and 8.00 a.m., or in late afternoon, i.e. between 6.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Apart from the summer season, a visit to the mine may be booked between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.