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Oldest salt mine in Bochnia, Poland The historic facility is open for tourism and medical purposes. It is a Polish historical monument, and in 2013 it was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Highlights

• Explore the oldest salt mine in Poland
• Discover the oldest Bochnia mine workings
• Unik underground chamber flooded with brine

Description

First we will pick you up from yours address in Kraków. Next is 50 min driving to Bochnia. Discover the oldest Bochnia mine workings, which have never before been made available to tourists, where rock salt was mined from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. The world’s only ferry crossing of an underground chamber flooded with brine is without a doubt the biggest attraction of the Bochnia mine. Tourists cross the distance of 120 m in chamber flooded with brine, accompanied by two raftsmen, who spin colourful tales of the mysterious recesses of the Bochnia mine. Unesco launches new travel website ‘Unesco World Heritage Journeys’ to promote Bochnia Royal Salt Mines to global audience. Bochnia Royal Salt Mines selected as one of 34 World Heritage sites in the EU featured in ‘World Heritage Journeys’ sustainable travel web platform. Coinciding with the European Heritage Days celebrations, Unesco will launch the first-ever web platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable travel. Supported by the European Union, the platform features 34 selected World Heritage sites spread across 19 European Union countries, and has been developed in collaboration with National Geographic. Driving back to Kraków.

Includes

English language speaking guide Transportation Entrance to Bochnia salt mine for Tourist Route with the Underground Multimedia Exhibition

Important Information

• - Suitable clothing and mountain hiking footwear are required. - The temperature in the mine is between 14 and 16°C, with relative humidity of 70%. - During your stay under the ground, you will be accompanied by a guide. - Protective clothing is provided

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund