Salina Praid - Salt Mine
Salina Praid - Salt Mine
Salina Praid - Salt Mine
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Chloe
Houston, TX76 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Very impressive! This is the third salt mine I’ve been to in Romania and I think it was my second favorite. They have lots of things for kids to do! Less for adults but it’s still impressive and I learned a lot. All of the things to read are written in Hungarian, Romanian, and English. They have a restaurant there that was good! Also, it’s not clearly marked, but opposite the restaurant is a stairway to an outlook and it was really neat. However, not at all wheelchair accessible. But most of Romania isn’t, so…
Written June 15, 2022
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Sam R
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Was nice to visit but wasn’t much about the actual salt mine, was honestly just a huge underground playground for children. I think for the amount of time to travel there it wasn’t worth it for adults to visit. Perfect for kids since it was full of arcades and playgrounds but nothing for older people.
Written April 27, 2024
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Simona S
10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A place to heal your weak lungs .... with a temperature of 15.6 degree Celsius constant, and with a pure air, free of germs and bacteria, though maybe more than 600 people are down there. Wooden benches to sit everywhere, places to entartain kids and to buy a hot coffee ot tea.
The sand pit for the younger ones is amazing, but is salt not sand !!!
The free gymnastics session every morning around 11 makes the cure process even better with its breathing exercises. Badminton and table tennis are good practice to pass the time. There is also a small Orthodox church sculpted in the salt at the end of the mine.
150 steps to go down on the entry site and 150 steps to go up on the exit, not a bad exercise also.
The sand pit for the younger ones is amazing, but is salt not sand !!!
The free gymnastics session every morning around 11 makes the cure process even better with its breathing exercises. Badminton and table tennis are good practice to pass the time. There is also a small Orthodox church sculpted in the salt at the end of the mine.
150 steps to go down on the entry site and 150 steps to go up on the exit, not a bad exercise also.
Written July 7, 2023
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VELZ
Alberta, Canada19 contributions
Apr 2022
I was a little leary of going underground that far just to see a working salt mine. But, I was pleasantly surprised, not what I expected. There is something for everyone down there. Form restaurant, shops, a church, bookstor, arcade for kids, amuzement park etc., it was amazing.
The only thing you must be aware of is after the bus lets you off, there are still alot of steps down to the mine, and again back up to the bus stop.
But, all in all I highly recommend seeing it, at least once.
The only thing you must be aware of is after the bus lets you off, there are still alot of steps down to the mine, and again back up to the bus stop.
But, all in all I highly recommend seeing it, at least once.
Written March 3, 2023
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Gabriella A
Cluj-Napoca, Romania229 contributions
Oct 2019
The salt mine is a must see in Praid. It's very nice and spacious. There are buses which take you into the mine area and you also have to walk up and down some stairs which are quite steep. You can admire the salt formations, learn ore about the history of salt mining in the area, see the small chapel. There are also some shops inside. Worth spending some time there.
Written October 23, 2019
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globetrotterfam
Copenhagen, Denmark39 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
For nearly 2 years we tried everything and every doctor in UK, US and DK…all they could recommend is a steroid cream and said she might grow out of it.
After a 3 day (3hrs) a day visit to the salt mines, it went away (about a week later) and 6 months later, it has stayed away. She's had it since she was 6 months.
We were told to go 1x in spring and 1x in the fall. We are going.
After a 3 day (3hrs) a day visit to the salt mines, it went away (about a week later) and 6 months later, it has stayed away. She's had it since she was 6 months.
We were told to go 1x in spring and 1x in the fall. We are going.
Written November 3, 2014
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NastySuccubus
Bucharest, Romania21 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
"Salina Praid" is a really interesting place and such a pleasant way of spending a few hours. I've visited salt mines before and this one is just as nice as the others.
The fee is only 20 lei (4,5 euros) for adults and 12 lei (3 euros) for children. After you buy your ticket, you have to wait for the bus that takes you to the entrance of the mine, as you cannot drive there yourself. The bus arrives at set times only. When I visited it, these were the times it picked people up to drive them to the mine: 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.20, 11.50, 12.20, 12.50, 13.20, 13.50, 14.20, 14.50, 15.20, 15.50. (The same applies when leaving the mine, the bus arrives at certain times: 11.10, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 17.00) After spending about 2-3 minutes on the bus, you'll get off right at the entrance to the mine, where over 200 stairs will await you to guide you to the underground. Mind you, these stairs can be quite a bit challenging on the way out!
In the salt mine, you'll find the following:
-a few playgrounds (slides, seesaws, climbing frames)
-swings for both adults and children
-a large assault course (set on three levels for both children and adults with trained safety technicians that would explain the rules and set up your equipment and safety cord)
-a restaurant (it was being renovated when I visited the salt mine, but was told it will be opened shortly)
-a small church
-many tables and chairs all around the place
-plug sockets everywhere (really helpful if you want to bring your laptop, need to charge your phone, etc)
-two bouncy castles
-a snack shop
-a souvenir shop (with toys, souvenirs and, obviously, salt products)
-salt and wood sculptures
-a very small museum with a short history of the mine
All in all, a great experience for those who are visiting a salt mine for the first time and a beneficial way of spending a few hours for those who suffer off respiratory problems.
The fee is only 20 lei (4,5 euros) for adults and 12 lei (3 euros) for children. After you buy your ticket, you have to wait for the bus that takes you to the entrance of the mine, as you cannot drive there yourself. The bus arrives at set times only. When I visited it, these were the times it picked people up to drive them to the mine: 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.20, 11.50, 12.20, 12.50, 13.20, 13.50, 14.20, 14.50, 15.20, 15.50. (The same applies when leaving the mine, the bus arrives at certain times: 11.10, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 17.00) After spending about 2-3 minutes on the bus, you'll get off right at the entrance to the mine, where over 200 stairs will await you to guide you to the underground. Mind you, these stairs can be quite a bit challenging on the way out!
In the salt mine, you'll find the following:
-a few playgrounds (slides, seesaws, climbing frames)
-swings for both adults and children
-a large assault course (set on three levels for both children and adults with trained safety technicians that would explain the rules and set up your equipment and safety cord)
-a restaurant (it was being renovated when I visited the salt mine, but was told it will be opened shortly)
-a small church
-many tables and chairs all around the place
-plug sockets everywhere (really helpful if you want to bring your laptop, need to charge your phone, etc)
-two bouncy castles
-a snack shop
-a souvenir shop (with toys, souvenirs and, obviously, salt products)
-salt and wood sculptures
-a very small museum with a short history of the mine
All in all, a great experience for those who are visiting a salt mine for the first time and a beneficial way of spending a few hours for those who suffer off respiratory problems.
Written March 19, 2013
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EnikoundDieter
Salzburg13 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
Interesting concept. Perfect to spend there one or two hours to clean your lungs and look around in a funny underground world.
This place is more fun for children than adults.
This place is more fun for children than adults.
Written November 3, 2012
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mihaela c
bucharest427 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
The salt mine is well equiped and if you are a kid you can enjoy lots of toys and other attractions. If you are an adult and can't stop from using your modern devices, it's good to know that you can use your mobile phone there and your laptop will be happy to meet the wi-fi area. Also, you can play football, tennis and other sports there. Make sure you take a sweater or coat with you, as the temperature is about 15 Celsius and is very humid.
Unlike other salt mines, you are allowed to take food/drinks with you. Also you can find food and water inside - the prices are a bit higher than average. Also, inside you can visit the salt museum or spend some time at the local church.
Outside, next to the mine you can get several products made of salt. Just make sure you buy them from the authorized shops.
Unlike other salt mines, you are allowed to take food/drinks with you. Also you can find food and water inside - the prices are a bit higher than average. Also, inside you can visit the salt museum or spend some time at the local church.
Outside, next to the mine you can get several products made of salt. Just make sure you buy them from the authorized shops.
Written August 10, 2012
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dumitru c
Bucharest, Romania225 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
From the ticket counter things started to be bad....expensive.
Once we got in the Saline as 2 adults, we notice that nothing can be done inside there. Were attractions for children and children only (not to mention that were really expensive and empty).
We went to eat but and again we were disappointed.....really expensive, really salted, really fat(the food was drowned in oil).
As well was hard to get informations as the personal didn't speak proper Romanian and their English was really bad.
I wouldn't recommend this Saline to anyone and definitely I wouldn't go there again, ever.
If you want to see a proper Saline with amaizing services, attractions and food, I would recommend Salina Ocnele Mari.
Once we got in the Saline as 2 adults, we notice that nothing can be done inside there. Were attractions for children and children only (not to mention that were really expensive and empty).
We went to eat but and again we were disappointed.....really expensive, really salted, really fat(the food was drowned in oil).
As well was hard to get informations as the personal didn't speak proper Romanian and their English was really bad.
I wouldn't recommend this Saline to anyone and definitely I wouldn't go there again, ever.
If you want to see a proper Saline with amaizing services, attractions and food, I would recommend Salina Ocnele Mari.
Written September 11, 2019
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Hi, I would like to know if people are allowed to take their baby's stroller down to the mine?
Written October 1, 2019
Hi, strollers are aloud, but there are a lot of steps going in and out. I do not know if there is an elevator that you can use.
Written October 1, 2019
About opening hours, and tickets price.
Written July 9, 2019
Hello!Could you pls advise salt mine working hours in August 2019?thank you!
Written March 27, 2019
During 27.05-30.09.2019 is from 8.00-20.00, last entrance with the bus is at 18.50. you can find on their website as well this information.
Enjoy!
Written March 27, 2019
Добрый день! Хочу узнать работает ли пещера в сезон октябрь-ноябрь и какая в ней примерная температура, т.к. мы собираемся ехать с маленькими детми 3 и 1,5 год. Спасибо!
Written October 3, 2018
Работает. Точное расписание есть на сайте. Температура на уровне 12-14 .без ветра вполне комфортно . А ветра под землёй нет.деток там видел много, не мёрзли . Хорошего отдыха.
Written October 4, 2018
Hey, We plan to arrive PRAID afternoon. What are the opening hours of the site? How late the site is open?
What is the last time it is still possible to enter?
How long have parking arrangements, buying tickets, waiting in line?
Thanks
Written April 27, 2016
פתוח עד 18:30. למטה ובחזרה נלקח באוטובוס. יש מגרש חניה מעל הקרקע. הזמן המינימלי הוא 1.5 - 2 שעות גישה 2-3 יהיה בסדר.
Written October 6, 2018
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