How do you get to Krakow salt mine?
Access by public transport
- By suburban train — board at the Krakow Główny station and get off at the Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia station. You can walk from the station to the Mine in a few minutes.
- By bus line 304 — board the at the Dworzec Główny Zachód stop near Galeria Krakowska.
How long is Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour?
How long is the tour? A walk on the Tourist Route lasts about 2 hours – after that time visitors can return to the surface. It is also possible to visit the underground exhibition of the Cracow Saltworks Museum and extend the trip to 3 hours.
Can you do Auschwitz and Salt mines in one day?
Touring Salt Mine in Wieliczka and Labor Camp in Auschwitz in one day is possible , but you should hurry. You should take a consideration the queues (this places are very often visited by tourists). I would porpose to share sightseeing of both places for two days.
Do you need tour guide for salt mines?
WIELICZKA SALT MINE TICKETS Wieliczka Salt Mine is comprised of 186 miles (300 km) of tunnels. It’s huge and would be very easy to get lost so they require every visitor to tour the mine with a guide. Tours are given in 7 different languages, each of which has its own set tour times throughout the day.
Are the salt mines in Krakow claustrophobic?
It’s not the underground mines that are constricting, but the minors cage lift and the stairway would pose a problem if you are claustrophobic.
How many steps Krakow salt mine?
The route includes approx. 800 stairs, 320 of which are at the start. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing according to the conditions on the route. The temperature underground falls within the range of 17–18ºC.
How much is the entrance fee to Auschwitz?
free
Admission to the Auschwitz Museum is free but every person has to reserve their entry cards on the institution’s website or pick them up personally at the Museum. The entry charge is paid only in two cases – one is when the individual visitors choose the services of the Museum guide.
How long does the salt mine tour last?
around 4.5-5 hours
How long is the Salt Mine tour? The whole tour lasts around 4.5-5 hours. The ride each way takes around 40 minutes and the guided tour 2 or 2.5 hours.
How much walking is in the salt mines?
BE PREPARE TO WALK You will begin the tour climbing down 380 steps into the mine and throughout the duration of the your visit, you will walk over 2 miles (3.5km) and 800 steps total (mostly down). It’s a good way to get in your steps for the day!