First Time at the Salt Mine - Krakow, Poland

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located near Krakow, about a 20-minute train ride from the city center. Tickets can be purchased directly from the staff on the train or at ticket machines, making it very simple and convenient. There are two routes for visiting the salt mine: the Tourist Route and the Miners' Route. Each route takes about 3 hours. Since I was very interested in both routes, I decided to take the Tourist Route in the morning, have lunch at the underground salt mine restaurant, and then experience being a miner in the afternoon. It was a full day of in-depth exploration of the salt mine. The entire tour is guided, and although there are many stairs to climb, the interior of the salt mine is truly exquisite. The highlight of the Tourist Route, St. Kinga's Chapel, is absolutely stunning! It's amazing! The only downside is that there are too many tourists, and the visit time is limited. It would be better if we could stay a bit longer! The miner experience is also very interesting. The guide's explanations are very detailed, and there are various small activities that make participants feel more like real miners. It's definitely worth experiencing. This is definitely one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to Krakow!