Wieliczka Salt Mine - Poland

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Salt Mine in Wieliczka is situated some ten kilometers from the center of Krakow. One may get there easily by car or taxi. Also, you can take a commuter train from the city's central Krakow Glowny rail station or one of numerous minibuses that cruise Krakow's streets.

Temperature in the Wieliczka Salt Mine stays uniform 15 degrees Celsius, i.e. 59 Fahrenheit, round the year.

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