Wieliczka Salt Mine

A Stunning Underground Wonder Wieliczka Salt Mine is absolutely breathtaking, a true historical and natural gem. I’ve visited three times already, and I’m planning to go back again. Each visit feels unique and just as fascinating as the first. The place is stunning, with incredible monuments carved out of salt. It’s like stepping into another world. I’ve had guided tours in both French and German, and every time I’ve been impressed by the kindness, professionalism, and cheerful attitude of the guides. They are always smiling, explaining everything with passion and clarity. The only small downside I would mention is that, being such a popular tourist destination, the guides are often under pressure to keep the tours moving. In some rooms, it can be a bit difficult to hear everything or take the time to ask more questions, as the next group is already waiting. However, with the amount of walking and moving between monuments, there are definitely opportunities to ask questions along the way. I highly recommend visiting this iconic site. It’s an unforgettable experience that you won’t regret!

Super nice experience. The guides were very nice and spoke really good English. I can really recommend this guided tour. Took about two hours. But you could stay longer and visit a restaurant and a museum, also 135 meters underground. Didn’t do any of that.

A truly once in a lifetime experience. The salt mines are a short distance outside of Kraków. I highly recommend taking the tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well! It is no different than a city carved deep into the Earth. Very beautiful :)

A truly fascinating place. I especially loved the still-functioning church in the salt mines. However, the guided group tours are definitely too large, making it difficult to hear and see everything. Despite that, the overall atmosphere was great and very interesting. I’ll definitely return if I get the chance. The kids enjoyed it too! It does involve a lot of walking, but it’s not too difficult.

I was recommended by a local to visit this place and I wasn't disappointed. Stunning and unusual with underground chapels and many salt sculptures. You have to walk down 800 plus steps and you are walking around for at least 1.5 hours - but the good news is there is a lift back up! All tours are guided and you feel safe even though you reach 329m below ground. No feeling of claustrophobia surprisingly!

Visited today, the tour guide was great and humorous. The salt mines were impressive with many formations and statues carved out of the rock salt. You can lick the wall of the tunnels which is pure salt for a bit of fun! Loved it. The chapel near the end of the tour was my favourite. Apperantly every Sunday morning they hold a Mass here which is free entry. Tour lasted about 2 hours.

I must recommended this place. It is 2km of walking and almost 3 hours or your time but I say it's well worth it. The sights are amazing. I also recommend reserving your tour at least hour and half before and arriving to the place circa 15 minutes before it begins to find the place and to park the car which they have dedicated parking spaces for but will cost you 30zł extra

A Polish friend recommended this tour, and it was fantastic! It was my first time visiting a place 130 meters deep. Be prepared for a lot of steps and a couple of hours of walking. The temperature inside was around 16°C. There are some shops and restrooms available midway through the tour and at the end. I highly recommend this experience if you’re in Krakow!