Bucharest: Slanic Prahova Salt Mine Day Trip
ID: GYG870023-1370611
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Visit the largest salt mine in Europe on a day trip from Bucharest. Explore the mine's 14 chambers, each with a unique trapezoidal profile, and learn about the mine's history.
Start from Bucharest and visit the largest salt mine in Europe, the Salt Mine Slanic Prahova. Explore the mine's 14 chambers with trapezoidal profiles, and learn about its natural microclimate.
Since 1970, the mine has become a tourist attraction, offering exceptional natural conditions as a result of its microclimate, rich in aerosols, which some believe effective in treating respiratory disease. The air-conditioning of the mine is natural, with a constant temperature during the whole year of 12 °C, an atmospheric pressure of 730 mmHg and a humidity with an average of 10% lower than the surface average.
Highlights
- Experience the healing properties of the salt mine's microclimate
- Explore the largest salt mine in Europe on a day trip from Bucharest
- Learn about the history of the mine and its impact on the local economy
- Discover the mine's 14 chambers, each with a unique trapezoidal profile
- Feel the benefits of the mine's natural air conditioning and constant 12°C
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing as the temperature inside the mine is constant at 12°C.
The elevator to the mine has been out of order since 2014, please consider the physical requirements before booking.
Photography is allowed inside the mine, so bring your camera to capture the unique scenery.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the mine, so please have your meals before the visit.
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.
