- Best for: This route is customized for visitors who seek to explore the mine's key highlights, like its chambers, tunnels, and galleries.
- Starting point: Daniłowicz Shaft
- Time taken: It takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete this route.
Wieliczka Salt Mine map: Discover Poland’s underground treasures
Wieliczka Salt Mine map
Stretching deep underground, the Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland’s most iconic historical sites. Spanning over 287 kilometers of tunnels, it features stunning chambers, salt sculptures, and an underground lake. On this page, you'll find a map highlighting the mine’s key attractions, including the famous Chapel of St. Kinga and the unique salt art. Use this guide to plan your visit and navigate this fascinating subterranean world.
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Routes at the Salt Mine

Tourist route

Miners' route
- Best for: This route is physically challenging and demanding and is best suited for adventure seekers.
- Starting point: Regis Shaft
- Time taken: It takes about 3 to 4 hours to complete this route.
Getting to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

- By bus: No.s 304 from Kraków Główny, 210 from Kraków, Rondo Mogilskie
- Closest stop: Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia
- By car or taxi: It takes 20-30 minutes from Krakow Glowny to the Salt Mines. Drive in the direction of the A4 motorway to merge onto route 94 (E40) to reach Wielisczka.
- Drop-off point: ul. Danilowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka
- Address: ul. Danilowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka
- Address: Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia (the bus stop). This leads to the Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum and the gift shop.
Frequently asked questions about the Wieliczka Salt Mine
The mine is open daily from 7:30am to 8pm. It is best to go for an early tour to avoid large crowds.
The standard tourist route takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete. If you explore through the miner’s route, this will take a slightly longer time.
The mine is equipped for people with mobility issues, but there are still some areas, like the narrow stairways and chambers, that can be challenging to navigate.
Yes, the salt-themed Wielisczka Salt Mine restaurant offers a unique experience of dining in an atmospheric, underground setting. If you’re prepared for a short 5-minute walk, head to the Restauracja Karczma Halit to try authentic Polish dishes like pierogi, żurek (sour rye soup), and grilled meats.
You can purchase a range of things at the gift shop, like Himalayan salt lamps, carved salt figurines, jewelry made from salt crystals, traditional Polish crafts, postcards, and more.