Discover the History of
Bochnia Salt Mine

The tour in the Bochnia Salt Mine is conducted using audio guides, which are available in English. If you prefer to visit with a live guide, you must book your visit in advance through our Tourist Service Office.

Yes, all routes can be visited in English. However, some routes require prior reservation. Without a reservation, you can explore all variants of the tourist route with the multimedia exhibition using audio guides. Simply purchase your ticket online and request an audio guide at the ticket counter.

Staying in the excavations is only allowed under the supervision of a mine staff member; it is not possible to explore the mine on your own. Leaving earlier is only possible in justified situations, such as an emergency, and requires arranging staff supervision for the exit.

The mine is open for tours all year round, except for a few holiday dates.

Depending on the chosen route, the tour lasts either 3 or 4 hours.

The mine maintains a constant temperature of approximately 14-17°C, even during the summer.

The main contraindications for entering the mine include circulatory and respiratory failure, as well as claustrophobia. Entry is also prohibited for individuals under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.

Yes, the tour includes a break of approximately 30 minutes in the Ważyn Chamber.

If there are no health contraindications, there are no age restrictions. We recommend choosing an appropriate tour route based on individual needs.