Bochnia

Poland

Bochnia Market Square Bochnia is one of the oldest towns in southern Poland, situated around 40 kilometres southeast of Kraków. The major attraction is the oldest functioning salt mine in Europe (since the middle of 13th century, although it's being closed now, except for the historic part still open for touristic reasons). The old town has still a great atmosphere.

Salt sculptures in the mine Bochnia Settlement - Archaeological Park

  • Salt Mine, ul. Solna 2, +48 14 615 36 00. From 12th - 13th century, smaller than Wieliczka's one, but not less interesting. Sometimes called an underground town because of its size. Chambers measure 4.5 kilometres in length at 16 different levels. One of the chambers was converted into a sanatorium and you can spend a night there inhaling salt. There is also a restaurant supposedly located lowermost in the world. Like the Wieliczka salt mine, it's inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Ticket to the mine is around 30zł, for a night stay 60zł (night stay include additional attractions like a ride an underground train or 140 metre chute)..
  • Bochnia Settlement - Archaeological Park, Campi 15, +48 14 615 36 36. Reconstruction of a wooden village from 13th century 10zł, children 8zł.
  • St. Nicholas Basilica
  • Old town
  • Museum, Rynek 20. 4zł, children 2zł; Sundays free.
  • Wooden belfry. Part of 1500 km long Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska. Rebuilt in 1991 after fire, closely resembling the original from the first part of 16th century.
  • Butterfly Museum Arthropoda, ul. Tadeusza Czackiego 9, +48 502 494 622. Mo-Fr: 10.00 - 16.00; Sa-Su: 10.00-14.00. The largest permanent butterfly exhibition in Poland, over 4,500 specimens in four different sections. 9zł, children 7zł.
  • Kiejdo Apiary, ul. Chodenicka 78, +48 14 611 84 80. A place to try different kinds of honey, learn about its production and bees, see traditional beekeeping equipment.

Salt Mine, ul. Solna 2, +48 14 615 36 00. From 12th - 13th century, smaller than Wieliczka's one, but not less interesting. Sometimes called an underground town because of its size. Chambers measure 4.5 kilometres in length at 16 different levels. One of the chambers was converted into a sanatorium and you can spend a night there inhaling salt. There is also a restaurant supposedly located lowermost in the world. Like the Wieliczka salt mine, it's inscribed on the [[UNESCO World Heritage list]]. Ticket to the mine is around 30zł, for a night stay 60zł (night stay include additional attractions like a ride an underground train or 140 metre chute)..

Bochnia Settlement - Archaeological Park, Campi 15, +48 14 615 36 36. Reconstruction of a wooden village from 13th century 10zł, children 8zł.

St. Nicholas Basilica

Old town

Museum, Rynek 20. 4zł, children 2zł; Sundays free.

Wooden belfry. Part of 1500 km long Wooden Architecture Route in Małopolska. Rebuilt in 1991 after fire, closely resembling the original from the first part of 16th century.

Butterfly Museum Arthropoda, ul. Tadeusza Czackiego 9, +48 502 494 622. Mo-Fr: 10.00 - 16.00; Sa-Su: 10.00-14.00. The largest permanent butterfly exhibition in Poland, over 4,500 specimens in four different sections. 9zł, children 7zł.

Kiejdo Apiary, ul. Chodenicka 78, +48 14 611 84 80. A place to try different kinds of honey, learn about its production and bees, see traditional beekeeping equipment.

Swimming pool, ul. Św. Leonarda 34, +48 14 611 31 19.

Regis Cinema, ul. Regis 1.

Galeria Bocheńska, Plac Świętej Kingi 1, +48146116794. 9:00-20:00.

Pharmacy 24h Remedium, +48146116722. the only 24-hour pharmacy in Bochnia

Salina Restaurant, Plac Świętej Kingi 1, +48146135311. 12:00-22:00. OK

Ciachomania Cafe, Plac Świętej Kingi 1, +48146116899. 07:30-20:00.