From Brasov: Slanic Prahova Salt Mine Guided Tour
ID: GYG1244213-1907159
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine, the largest in Europe, on a guided tour. Discover the Salt Mountain, the Bride’s Cave, and the Unirea Salt Mine, a sanatorium for pulmonary diseases.
Begin your journey at the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine, the largest in Europe. Descend 208 meters into the mine via elevator, a journey that takes about 3 minutes.
Once inside, explore the 14 trapezium-shaped rooms, each with a 32-meter base, a 10-meter ceiling, and a height of 45 meters. The mine covers a total area of 78,000 square meters, with 2.9 million cubic meters of salt excavated.
Enjoy the naturally ventilated environment, with a constant temperature of 12°C and 50% humidity. The air is rich in sodium ions, offering therapeutic benefits for respiratory issues.
Take advantage of the mine's amenities, including playgrounds, a sports ground, billiards tables, and a bar room.
Highlights
- Discover the largest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova
- Explore the unique Salt Mountain and the Bride’s Cave
- Visit the Unirea Salt Mine, a sanatorium for pulmonary diseases
- Enjoy the saline air microclimate and its healing properties
- See the Shepherd’s Lake, the Green Lake, and the Red Lake
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The salt mine is 210 meters deep and has a constant temperature of 12 degrees C
The air in the mine is rich in sodium ions, beneficial for breathing deficiencies and diseases
The mine has a natural ventilation system
The humidity inside the mine is around 50%
INCLUDED
- Visit to the biggest salt mine in Europe
- Access to the Bride’s Cave
- Access to the Shepherd’s Lake
- Access to the Green Lake
- Access to the Unirea Salt Mine
- Access to playing grounds, sports ground, billiards tables, and bar room inside the salt mine
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All local and road taxes included
- Parking fees included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
