About 100 kilometres from Bucharest and 44 kilometres from Ploieşti, the Slănic salt mine is a long-established destination for balneal and tourist activities. You will encounter the Union Mine, the resort’s main attraction, which has been recognised as a tourist destination of national interest in Romania since 1853. As you move through the site, you’ll get a clear sense of its historical and therapeutic importance.
You will explore enormous underground cavities formed by about 2.9 million cubic metres of excavated salt. The mine contains 14 trapezoidal rooms that together cover roughly 80,000 square metres. Each room opens 10 metres to the ceiling, is 32 metres wide at the base and reaches a height of 54 metres, with the mine descending to a depth of 208 metres. These extraordinary dimensions have earned the Slănic salt mine the title of the largest salt mine in Europe, and you’ll see firsthand the scale and geometry that make it unique.
Why visit
- Slanic salt mine, largest in Europe, with gigantic subterranean chambers
- 14 trapezoidal underground rooms totaling about 80,000 square meters
- 2.9 million cubic meters of excavated salt forming enormous cavities
- Depth of 208 meters below ground level
- Tourist destination of national interest since 1853
What's included
- Salt mine entrance ticket
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Public transport links nearby
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Remaining time will be allotted for transport and the leisure time of the travelers