Inside the largest chamber of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, September 2026
Wieliczka is a town a stone's throw away from Kraków. It has a small centre, it has hills and most importantly, it has an amazing salt mine that is UNESCO World Heritage. The mine has nine levels and goes as deep as 327 metres (1,073 feet) below the surface. But as a tourist you will not get deeper than 135 metres (443 feet).
However, a visit to the salt mine is absolutely worth. Image to be Indiana Jones or Lara Croft, or just you. It is impressive! Below a series of photos of my September 2026 visit to the Kopalni Soli „Wieliczka”.
Inside part of the 245 kilometres (152 miles) of tunnels of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, September 2026.
Salt statue of king Kazimierz the Great
Horses were essential for heavy work in the mine. They stayed 6 years underground, while the miners went up every day.
A few levels down in the mine.
The giant church inside the Salt Mine, carved out by three miners in shifts over the course of their employment in the mine.
The entrance/exit to the mine's church.
Towards the salt grotto..
The salt grotto. The mine organisation has abandoned boat rides through it.
One of two underground lakes of the tour.
The impressive wooden structure keeps the biggest cave stable and safe.
