Adventure Details

The boat adventure at the salt mines of Wieliczka offers visitors the chance to explore one of the oldest mines listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Lasting 3-4 hours, this experience allows guests to visit underground galleries, chambers, and lakes, while inhaling the salty air that has positive health benefits. The highlight of the tour is the stunning St. Kinga Chapel, with its intricate rock salt carvings. The salt mines at Wieliczka have a rich history dating back centuries, with the mine now serving as a popular tourist destination in Krakow. Visitors can see preserved passages and shafts used by miners, as well as two underground lakes and the chapel dedicated to St. Kinga, the patron saint of miners. The mines showcase the historic past of Poland, from mining activities to the Nazi occupation and subsequent flooding of certain levels. Guests will descend 700 steps to reach the mine level, where they can explore the underground wonders before returning to the surface via an elevator. The mine maintains a constant temperature of 14 to 17 degrees Celsius, making it a comfortable environment for exploration. While wheelchair access is not available for the group tour, visitors with moderate fitness levels can enjoy this unique boat adventure in the salt mines of Wieliczka. - Discover one of the oldest salt mines on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List - Explore underground galleries, chambers, and lakes - Admire the intricate rock salt carvings in the St. Kinga Chapel