Kraków: Bochnia Royal Salt Mine Private Tour｜Poland

# Bochnia Royal Salt Mine: A UNESCO Underground Adventure

We'll first pick you up from your address in Kraków, followed by a scenic 50-minute drive to Bochnia, home to one of the oldest salt mines in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

## What awaits you at Bochnia Salt Mine?

**The oldest mine workings in Bochnia** – discover historic sections of the mine that have never before been made available to tourists, where rock salt was extracted continuously from the Middle Ages right through to the early twentieth century.

**A one-of-a-kind underground ferry crossing** – the undisputed highlight of the visit is the world's only underground ferry crossing of a chamber flooded with brine. Board a raft and glide across a distance of 120 metres through this eerie, atmospheric underground lake.

**Tales from the raftsmen** – as you cross, you'll be accompanied by two experienced raftsmen who spin colourful stories and legends about the mysterious recesses of the Bochnia mine, adding a touch of folklore and mystery to the experience.

**A globally recognised heritage site** – UNESCO has launched a new travel platform, "World Heritage Journeys," to promote Bochnia Royal Salt Mines to a global audience. Developed with support from the European Union and in collaboration with National Geographic, the platform highlights the site as one of just 34 selected World Heritage locations across 19 EU countries, launched to coincide with the European Heritage Days celebrations.

**Return journey** – after exploring the depths of the mine, you'll be driven comfortably back to Kraków, bringing your underground adventure to a close.

## Why is it worth visiting Bochnia Salt Mine?

- **A true UNESCO gem** – recognised among Europe's most significant World Heritage sites, recently spotlighted on a new global platform developed with National Geographic.
- **A unique underground experience** – the underground brine ferry crossing is unlike anything else in the world, offering a genuinely one-of-a-kind adventure.
- **Untouched historic areas** – explore parts of the mine only recently opened to visitors, preserving centuries of mining heritage.
- **Rich storytelling** – local raftsmen bring the mine's mysterious history and legends to life as you cross the brine-flooded chamber.
- **Convenient and comfortable** – door-to-door transport from Kraków means no logistics to worry about.

## Trip overview

1. Pick-up from your address in Kraków
2. Approx. 50-minute drive to Bochnia
3. Guided tour of the historic mine workings
4. Underground ferry crossing of the brine-flooded chamber, with stories from local raftsmen
5. Free time to explore further sections of the mine
6. Drive back to Kraków

Step into a world recognised by UNESCO and National Geographic alike, and experience a truly unique underground adventure beneath the town of Bochnia.