Museum
Wieliczka Salt Mine
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The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been in operation since the 13th century. Visitors descend hundreds of wooden stairs to explore a labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, and chapels carved entirely from salt. Highlights include the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga, with its intricate salt sculptures and chandeliers, and an underground lake. The mine also features a museum detailing the history of salt mining and the lives of the miners. It's one of Poland's most popular attractions, drawing millions of visitors annually.
Don't miss
- Marvel at the Chapel of St. Kinga, a magnificent underground church carved from salt with chandeliers and reliefs.
- See the underground salt lake and learn about the mine's history in the on-site museum.
- Explore the vast network of chambers and tunnels, including the impressive Erazm Barącz chamber.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFrom Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Full Live Guided Small Group Tour4.7★ · 103 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Best full dayDay Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow4.7★ · 4,396 travelers10–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$145 per personSee dates →
Top ratedGuided Tour from Krakow to Salt Mine Wieliczka with hotel pick up4.9★ · 141 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$87 per personSee dates →More attractions in Wieliczka