Wieliczka Salt Mine
Kraków, Poland

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Type: mine / UNESCO

One of the oldest salt mines in the world, in operation since the 13th century, inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1978. Inside the mine are underground chapels carved in salt, lakes and sculptures. Located 15 km from the center of Kraków.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~20.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The tour is mandatory and lasts about 2.5 hours with a guide. It is advisable to purchase tickets online in advance as they sell out quickly, especially in summer. The temperature inside the mine is around 14°C throughout the year, so a light jacket is recommended.

Parking nearby

Parking nr 3 Wieliczka

Parking nr 3 Wieliczka

Closed (opens at 08:00) garage/underground 108m to the landmark

Address: Edwarda Dembowskiego 12A, Wieliczka

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–19:00 Tuesday: 08:00–19:00 Wednesday: 08:00–19:00 Thursday: 08:00–19:00 Friday: 08:00–19:00 Saturday: 08:00–19:00 Sunday: 08:00–19:00

Phone: +48 667 530 300

Parking Kopalnia Soli

Parking Kopalnia Soli

Open 24 hours garage/underground 202m to the landmark

Address: Daniłowicza 10, Wieliczka

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Parking P2 parkingwieliczka.pl, ul.Danilowicza 2, Kopalnia Soli

Parking P2 parkingwieliczka.pl, ul.Danilowicza 2, Kopalnia Soli

Closed today garage/underground 222m to the landmark

Address: Daniłowicza 2, Wieliczka

Opening hours:

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 08:00–21:00 Sunday: 08:00–21:00
Parking 1 "Tężnia"

Parking 1 "Tężnia"

Closed (opens at 06:00) garage/underground 233m to the landmark

Address: Edwarda Dembowskiego 22, Wieliczka

Opening hours:

Monday: 06:00–22:00 Tuesday: 06:00–22:00 Wednesday: 06:00–22:00 Thursday: 06:00–22:00 Friday: 06:00–22:00 Saturday: 06:00–22:00 Sunday: 06:00–22:00
Parking P1- parkingwieliczka.pl - saltmineparking.com

Parking P1- parkingwieliczka.pl - saltmineparking.com

Closed (opens at 06:00) garage/underground 451m to the landmark

Address: Edwarda Dembowskiego, Wieliczka

Opening hours:

Monday: 06:00–22:00 Tuesday: 06:00–22:00 Wednesday: 06:00–22:00 Thursday: 06:00–22:00 Friday: 06:00–22:00 Saturday: 06:00–22:00 Sunday: 06:00–22:00

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Warzelnia Smaków

Warzelnia Smaków

Closed (opens at 09:30)
⭐ 4.20 2208 reviews 121m

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bar €€ recommended

Address: Daniłowicza 13, Wieliczka

Phone: +48 664 751 829

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:30–19:30 Tuesday: 09:30–19:30 Wednesday: 09:30–19:30 Thursday: 09:30–19:30 Friday: 09:30–19:30 Saturday: 09:30–19:30 Sunday: 09:30–19:30
Restauracja Kopalnia Smaku Wieliczka

Restauracja Kopalnia Smaku Wieliczka

Closed (opens at 09:00)
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kafić €€ recommended

Address: Edwarda Dembowskiego 7, Wieliczka

Phone: +48 12 281 04 26

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00–19:00 Tuesday: 09:00–19:00 Wednesday: 09:00–19:00 Thursday: 09:00–19:00 Friday: 09:00–21:00 Saturday: 09:00–23:00 Sunday: 09:00–21:00
Sztolnia Wieliczka

Sztolnia Wieliczka

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€€ recommended

Address: Zamkowa 5, Wieliczka

Phone: +48 518 962 722

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–22:00 Tuesday: 11:00–22:00 Wednesday: 11:00–22:00 Thursday: 11:00–22:00 Friday: 11:00–23:00 Saturday: 11:00–23:00 Sunday: 11:00–22:00
Creperie

Creperie

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.70 2534 reviews 365m

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recommended

Address: Mikołaja Kopernika 2, Wieliczka

Phone: +48 506 020 933

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:00–21:00 Tuesday: 10:00–21:00 Wednesday: 10:00–21:00 Thursday: 10:00–21:00 Friday: 10:00–21:00 Saturday: 10:00–22:00 Sunday: 10:00–22:00
Sweet or sour

Sweet or sour

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bar €€ recommended

Address: Powstania Warszawskiego 12, Wieliczka

Phone: +48 507 507 006

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–23:00 Tuesday: 11:00–23:00 Wednesday: 11:00–23:00 Thursday: 11:00–23:00 Friday: 11:00–00:00 Saturday: 11:00–00:00 Sunday: 11:00–23:00