{"id":1167,"date":"2009-07-29T21:08:35","date_gmt":"2009-07-29T19:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2026-08-16T07:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T05:29:20","slug":"krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/","title":{"rendered":"Wieliczka Salt Mine \u2013 visit to the mine outside Krakow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-512187459\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: August 2026<\/em> | The Wieliczka Salt Mine just outside Krak\u00f3w is one of Poland&#039;s most fascinating sights. Beneath the ground, a huge system of passages, halls and chapels awaits, where statues and decorations have been carved directly from the salt. We visited the mine during a motorhome trip through Poland \u2013 and were fascinated by both its size and everything that hides far below the surface.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#En_saltgruva_med_lang_historia\" >A salt mine with a long history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Wieliczka_ar_ett_Unesco-varldsarv\" >Wieliczka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#En_guidad_tur_langt_under_marken\" >A guided tour far underground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Se_kammare_och_skulpturer_av_salt\" >See chambers and sculptures made of salt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Besok_S_t_Kingas_kapell\" >Visit St. Kinga&#039;s Chapel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Sa_lang_tid_tar_ett_besok_i_Wieliczka\" >How long does a visit to Wieliczka take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Avslutning_pa_dagen_%E2%80%93_restaurangbesok_i_Krakow\" >End of the day \u2013 restaurant visit in Krakow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Bra_att_veta_infor_besoket\" >Good to know before your visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Sa_tar_du_dig_till_Wieliczka_fran_Krakow\" >How to get to Wieliczka from Krakow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_Krakow_och_Polen\" >More to see and do in Krakow and Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_saltgruvan_Wieliczka\" >FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about the Wieliczka Salt Mine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2009\/07\/krakow-och-saltgruvan-i-wieliczka\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saltgruvan_i_Wieliczka_i_Polen\"><\/span>The Wieliczka salt mine in Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt has been mined in the Wieliczka mine since the Middle Ages, and over the centuries, an enormous underground system has developed with passages, shafts and large chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/FREEDOM-mot-Europa-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"FREEDOM mot Europa\" class=\"wp-image-53597\" 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There were many steps and a lot of waiting, but above all a fascinating visit among salt sculptures, underground halls and chapels.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3299098795\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3021588490 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1384549200\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2349300273\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3021588490 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3021588490\" );$freedslider3021588490.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3021588490.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3021588490.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3021588490.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3021588490.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-d253635c\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=saltgruvan%20i%20wieliczka&#038;z=8&#038;hl=sv&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_saltgruva_med_lang_historia\"><\/span>A salt mine with a long history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt has been mined in Wieliczka since the 13th century, although people were extracting salt from salt springs in the area long before that. Over the centuries, salt was an important trade item and the mine gained great economic importance for Poland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mining continued until 1996. Today, Wieliczka is primarily a historical monument and a major tourist attraction, but the enormous underground environment still tells the story of generations of miners and their work.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2235585845\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1978212637 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-448185585\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-63481178\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1978212637 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1978212637\" );$freedslider1978212637.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1978212637.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1978212637.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1978212637.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1978212637.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wieliczka_ar_ett_Unesco-varldsarv\"><\/span>Wieliczka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The salt mine was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List back in 1978, when the very first World Heritage List was presented. It is therefore one of the exclusive group of sites that have been World Heritage sites since their inception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The World Heritage Site was later expanded and now also includes the Bochnia Salt Mine and the Wieliczka Saltworks. The mines are special both for their long history and for the underground chambers, chapels and works of art created over the centuries.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-216816682\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3722665149\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_guidad_tur_langt_under_marken\"><\/span>A guided tour far underground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit began with a steep walk down. After about 380 steps we found ourselves on the first level, about 64 meters below ground. Then the tour continued through passages and chambers further and further down the mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The usual tourist route goes as deep as 135 meters underground. Although the tour takes a couple of hours, you only get to see a small part of the enormous mining system. It gives a pretty good idea of how unimaginably large Wieliczka actually is.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-2847722755\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3757054369\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Se_kammare_och_skulpturer_av_salt\"><\/span>See chambers and sculptures made of salt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps the most fascinating thing is that Wieliczka is so much more than dark mine shafts. Beneath the ground, large chambers open up and here you will find statues, reliefs and other decorations created from salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the centuries, miners have shaped the underground world, leaving behind environments that make a visit feel like a mix of mine, museum and art exhibition. At the same time, you get an insight into how the salt was mined and transported to the surface.<\/p><div class=\"freed-placering-11 freed-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"freed-2431938207\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88783\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2493911357 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2088182697\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husvagnsbranschen.se\/medlemmar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HRF new xl 2026-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2650634564\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r02\/___https:\/www.kabe.se\/se\/nyheter\/kabe-roadshow-2026\/___.YzJlOmthYmU6YzpvOmVkZTIyYjJkNTMxZTZkZjM1YWVhOTViM2NkZTIxMzBlOjc6NDMyYTozYTBkNmIzNGEyZDExNmUyY2ZhYWU3MGNkNzExYmE4ZDUzNjRmYzI5NjgwOTNhNTk5MmZlZDQ2ZTVlNTA3NmVkOmg6VDpO\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"oaddtrip Kabe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2493911357 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2493911357\" );$freedslider2493911357.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2493911357.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2493911357.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2493911357.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2493911357.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Besok_S_t_Kingas_kapell\"><\/span>Visit St. Kinga&#039;s Chapel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most spectacular place in Wieliczka is St. King&#039;s Chapel, <em>Chapel of St. King<\/em>. The large underground chapel lies more than 100 meters below ground and is decorated with sculptures and reliefs made of salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you will find large chandeliers and a salt version of Leonardo da Vinci&#039;s <em>The Last Supper<\/em>. The chapel is not only a tourist attraction but is still used for religious ceremonies and other events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"Saltgruvan i Wieliczka i Polen\" class=\"wp-image-46638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wieliczka.jpg 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sa_lang_tid_tar_ett_besok_i_Wieliczka\"><\/span>How long does a visit to Wieliczka take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour itself on the tourist route takes about two to three hours, but it is wise to allow more time for the entire visit, especially during periods when many tourists come to the mine.<\/p><div class=\"freed-stor-banner-plats-14 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4175592126\"><div id=\"freed-slider-88782\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2066181835 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3977603600\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale 588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2066181835 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2066181835\" );$freedslider2066181835.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2066181835.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2066181835.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2066181835.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2066181835.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we were here, there was a lot of queuing \u2013 first for the tickets, then to get in and finally to get out of the mine again. The wait for the elevators back to ground level was a less charming end to an otherwise very exciting visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Saltgruvan i Polen - Krakow\" class=\"wp-image-46639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva-1200x677.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-saltgruva.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-enormt-mycket-mat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avslutning_pa_dagen_%E2%80%93_restaurangbesok_i_Krakow\"><\/span>End of the day \u2013 restaurant visit in Krakow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our part, the day ended with a restaurant visit in Krakow. The visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine took longer than expected and afterwards we were very hungry. Fittingly, we ended up at a restaurant where we were given an incredible amount of food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After sumptuous starters, huge plates of meat, sausages, duck (and a schnitzel the size of a pizza) as well as beer, wine, soft drinks and ice cream, the bill still came to a very affordable price. A great way to end the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Freedomtravel Polen\" class=\"wp-image-46637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Polen.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-44dad090 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bra_att_veta_infor_besoket\"><\/span>Good to know before your visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a good idea to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves a lot of walking and many steps. The temperature down in the mine is around 17\u201318 degrees all year round, so an extra sweater can be nice even on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wieliczka is a very popular attraction, so it is wise to book tickets in advance, especially during high season. The visit is on the regular tourist route with a guide and tours are offered in different languages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sa_tar_du_dig_till_Wieliczka_fran_Krakow\"><\/span>How to get to Wieliczka from Krakow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wieliczka is located about 15 kilometers southeast of central Krakow and is therefore easy to visit as a half- or full-day excursion. You can get there by train, bus, taxi or your own car, among other means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also organized excursions from Krakow that include transport and guidance. If you have your own car or are traveling by camper, it is of course easy to combine the salt mine with other experiences in and around Krakow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Krakow\" class=\"wp-image-46636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1-1200x673.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krakow-1.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mer-att-se-och-gora-i-krakow-och-polen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_och_gora_i_Krakow_och_Polen\"><\/span>More to see and do in Krakow and Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, there is of course more to see and discover around Krakow and Poland. Here you will find tips and reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/07\/krakow-polens-historiska-parla\/\">Things to do in Krakow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/07\/zakopane-bland-vackra-berg-tingeltangel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zakopane<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/07\/osterut-i-polen-slottet-baranow-sandomierski\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baranow Sandomierski Castle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/07\/tjusigt-palats-i-polen-och-en-hemtrevlig-camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kozlowka Castle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/osteuropa\/polen\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polen-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All our top tips for Poland. Click on the image!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-d9a76710 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_saltgruvan_Wieliczka\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about the Wieliczka Salt Mine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Wieliczka Salt Mine located?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The salt mine is located in the town of Wieliczka, just southeast of Krakow in southern Poland. The distance from the center of Krakow is about 15 kilometers, making the mine a popular excursion from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Krakow to the Wieliczka Salt Mine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get to Wieliczka by train, bus, taxi or your own car, among other things. It is also possible to book organized excursions from Krak\u00f3w that include transport and a visit to the mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A guided tour on the regular tourist route takes about two to three hours. Please allow additional time for ticket purchasing, waiting, and transportation before and after the tour itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How deep do you go in the Wieliczka Salt Mine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The usual tourist route goes down to about 135 meters below ground at its deepest. The entire mine is considerably deeper and consists of an enormous system of passages and chambers that extend over several levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many steps are there in Wieliczka?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit begins with a long staircase down into the mine, with around 380 steps to the first level. There are additional stairs during the tour. After the tour, visitors take an elevator back up to ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How hot is it in the salt mine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temperature down in the mine is relatively constant all year round, around 17\u201318 degrees. It may therefore be a good idea to bring a sweater or light jacket even if you visit Wieliczka on a warm summer day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have to book tickets to Wieliczka in advance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is wise to book in advance, especially during peak season and other periods with many visitors. Wieliczka is one of Poland&#039;s most visited attractions and the number of places on the various guided tours is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine without a guide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The usual tourist route is visited with a guide. Guided tours are offered in several languages, and it is a good idea to check the current languages and times when booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you see in the Wieliczka Salt Mine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the tour you will see underground passages and large chambers as well as sculptures, reliefs and chapels created from salt. The most famous place is the large St. Kinga&#039;s Chapel, where walls, decorations and artworks have been created from salt, among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Wieliczka a UNESCO World Heritage Site?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Wieliczka Salt Mine was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978, making it one of the very first sites to receive World Heritage status. The World Heritage List now also includes the Bochnia Salt Mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When did salt mining stop in Wieliczka?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt was mined in Wieliczka since the Middle Ages and commercial salt production only ceased in 1996. The mine has therefore been active for a very large part of Poland&#039;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Wieliczka Salt Mine worth a visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We think so. It&#039;s hard to understand how huge the mine is until you find yourself deep underground among passages, halls, sculptures and chapels carved from salt. 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