Wieliczka and the area at an easy pace
Practical guides to read before you travel. How to visit the Salt Mine, where to leave the car, what to eat and where to go when you have a free afternoon.
Start hereWieliczka Salt Mine Parking - Where to Leave Your CarChoose what you are looking for
Four topics that come up most often before a trip to Wieliczka.
4 articlesSightseeingThe Salt Mine, the Saltworks Castle and sightseeing plans for one or two days.
2 articlesParking and directionsWhere to leave the car, how to avoid traffic and how much time to allow for the journey.
2 articlesDay tripsBochnia, Niepołomice and places for a trip within an hour's drive of Wieliczka.
2 articlesPractical tipsWhat to bring to the mine, where to eat and how to prepare for your trip.
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Sightseeing plans, tips for drivers and trips around the area.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine parking without circling the town. Where to leave your car near the Daniłowicz Shaft, the Upper Market Square and the graduation tower.
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A relaxed weekend in Wieliczka. A two-day plan with the Tourist Route, the Miners' Route, the graduation tower and a town walk, plus driving and parking tips.
SightseeingKraków and Wieliczka in One Day by Car
Kraków and Wieliczka in one day by car. Which to visit first, an hour-by-hour plan, parking in Kraków and at the Salt Mine, plus tips for the busy season.
SightseeingWieliczka Saltworks Castle - History and Visiting in 2026
The Wieliczka Saltworks Castle is under renovation until the end of 2028. We explain its history as the salt works seat and what to see in Wieliczka meanwhile.
Practical tipsWhere to Eat in Wieliczka near the Salt Mine
Where to eat in Wieliczka near the Salt Mine. An underground restaurant at 125 m, places by Daniłowicz Shaft, salt-baked dishes and a meal plan for visits.
SightseeingChapel of St. Kinga in Wieliczka - History and Highlights
The Chapel of St. Kinga in the Wieliczka Salt Mine lies 101 m underground. We cover its history, the miners who carved it, its salt reliefs and the ring legend.
Coming by car? Leave it right by the mine
The car park at ul. Daniłowicza 13 is the shortest way to the Tourist Route entrance. You book a space online and show the QR code from your email at the entrance.
- 30 m to the Daniłowicz ShaftThe Tourist Route entrance is right next door
- QR ticket by emailBook online for your chosen day
- 24/7 CCTV180 spaces, exit at any time
