Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wieliczka

It's a bit of a trek and were weren't sure it'd be worth it but really glad we went. I came here with my 3 year old son and husband. We didn't realize we were committing to a two hour tour but my son did a great job and he also had the ability to have a snack while down there. It does in fact get a little cool down there but we weren't freezing. There is a bit of a walk down, although I think there is an elevator if you need handicap access. You do the tour with a group and they make sure you stay with them. You're also given an audio/radio so you can listen to the guide regardless of how close you are to her. Really engaging tour with a lot of neat sites to see. Of course you're also taken through a few gift shops along the way. The process to exit was annoying as you had to board a little train to be taken to the elevator. So just budget time to exit because it's not an immediate process. Also, when you do exit, you're taken out at a different spot and it's a little walk back to the entrance in case you need anything (we needed to get our stroller). We didn't have a problem getting a taxi back into town.

Went there in 2017 as part of an Educational Tour (Holocaust Theme - Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Berlin, etc.) and this place might have been the only place without a dark history. Friendly guides who spoke very good English in Nutcracker Suits (red, white & black). We’re told it maintains reasonable temperature all year round so quite a refuge from the outside in the peak of summer or winter. We even picked up some souvenirs (colored salt stones from a nearby mine that’s still active). If you’re in Eastern Europe, you should stop by!

Second time I've been here. Every time I had fun. It's a great place to visit, but always very crowded outside the main building. Don't let that shock you off. Once inside they have a strict policy on group size for safety reasons. The guides are very well educated and know a lot of details. They will tell you lots of cool stuff about the history of the mine and bring the tours with a healthy dose of humour. Twirling down the stairs is very cool. Would visit again when I'm visiting Poland in the future.

It's great!! But be careful if your knees aren't of the healthiest. You get to walk down 800 circular stairs at the beginning of the tour. I got myself dizzy and weak on knees. But other than that it was splendid. Very interesting stuff you can see inside and some chambers and 3 lakes have spectacular view. Totally recommend to anyone with working knees. Oh it's quite cold down there. Get some jacket or a scarf.

Unique salt mine of the world in Poland. 327 m deep and 287 km long! These beautiful carvings are made of salt. The salt has been used to cure respiratory diseases. This place is worthy for a visit!