--- title: "Visit Cracovia — Esperienze, Tour e Biglietti a Cracovia" description: "Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow: tickets, opening hours, how to get there and practical tips." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TouristAttraction", "name": "Wieliczka Salt Mine", "description": "One of the world's oldest salt mines with underground chapels, salt sculptures and lakes. 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Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is located just 15 km from the center of Krakow. At 135 meters below ground, an extraordinary underground world opens up: vast chambers carved in salt, crystal-clear lakes, chapels decorated with salt chandeliers and intricate sculptures. The famous Chapel of St. Kinga is a masterpiece of underground art, entirely sculpted in salt. Guided tours take you through over 3 km of tunnels and 22 chambers, telling you centuries of mining history and the legendary tales of Princess Kinga. ## La storia The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in the world still in operation, with over 700 years of history. Founded in the 13th century, it produced table salt continuously from the Middle Ages until 2007. Over the centuries, miners carved a fascinating underground labyrinth of chambers, chapels and salt lakes, decorating the spaces with sculptures and bas-reliefs in salt. The Chapel of St. Kinga, entirely carved in salt at 101 meters depth, is the mine's crown jewel. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. ## Experiences for Wieliczka Salt Mine [ ![Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/images/b930dc90dbca1c44822d74d5b7c78ea8-Wieliczkasaltmine03.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1216&h=760&crop=faces&fit=crop) Tour Guidati Bestseller 4.5 (6356) Flessibile ### Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets From $37 Discover more ](/en/experience/wieliczka-salt-mine-skip-the-line) [ ![From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Transfers](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/images/f4d089b4-d559-4900-a3a7-723190de1ccf-1762084897746-324005.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1216&h=760&crop=faces&fit=crop) Tour Guidati 4.7 (1349) 4h ### From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Transfers From $72 Discover more ](/en/experience/wieliczka-salt-mine-tour-from-krakow) [ ![Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/images/b930dc90dbca1c44822d74d5b7c78ea8-Wieliczkasaltmine03.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1216&h=760&crop=faces&fit=crop) Tour Guidati Bestseller 4.5 (6356) Flessibile ### Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets From $37 Discover more ](/en/experience/wieliczka-salt-mine-skip-the-line)[ ![From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Transfers](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/images/f4d089b4-d559-4900-a3a7-723190de1ccf-1762084897746-324005.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1216&h=760&crop=faces&fit=crop) Tour Guidati 4.7 (1349) 4h ### From Krakow: Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour with Transfers From $72 Discover more ](/en/experience/wieliczka-salt-mine-tour-from-krakow) ## Informazioni pratiche Orari di apertura Mappa e posizione Come arrivare ## FAQ ### How long does the visit take? ### Is the mine suitable for children? ### Is it cold in the mine? ### Can you take photos? ## Consigli e curiosità ### Bring a jacket The underground temperature is a constant 14°C, even in midsummer. A sweater or light jacket is essential. ### Comfortable shoes required The route involves 800 steps and about 3.5 km of walking. Avoid heels or open-toed shoes. ### Book online Tours in English sell out quickly. Book at least one week ahead, especially in high season. ### Combine with Krakow The mine is easily reachable in 30 minutes, perfect for a half-day trip combined with a city visit. ## Mostre in corso ![Sale e Luce: Arte nelle Profondità](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504805572947-34fad45aed93?w=800) da €35 ### Sale e Luce: Arte nelle Profondità 1 giu — 31 ott 🕐 Lun-Dom 08:00-19:00 Spettacolare mostra di installazioni luminose nelle camere storiche della Miniera di Sale di Wieliczka, dove artisti internazionali trasformano le grotte in gallerie d'arte contemporanea. [Prenota biglietti](https://wieliczka-saltmine.com/sale-e-luce) Questo sito contiene link di affiliazione. 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