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Opening hours: Monday – Sunday, 09:00–17:00·last entry at 16:20

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The magical land beneath Transylvania

Discover Turda Salt Mine

Turda Salt Mine is a gift of these lands to anyone who lives here or passes through. A symbol and a source of prosperity, health and pride for every citizen of Turda.

The route, chamber by chamber

  1. 01Franz Josef GalleryThe gateway to the depths. Salt was hauled out here, first on horseback, later in carts pulled by horses.917 m length
  2. 02The Crivac ChamberThe only horse-driven salt winch in Europe preserved where it worked. Its iron came from the same foundry as the Eiffel Tower's.1881 year it was built
  3. 03Extraction Shaft ChamberSalt from Rudolf Mine was lifted up this shaft in huge sacks of ox hide.87 m shaft depth
  4. 04The Registry ChamberMiners were counted here. In the middle stands the Rich Men's Staircase, the oldest wooden structure in the mine.Scara Staircase
  5. 05Joseph Mine – Echo ChamberA 115 m cone-shaped mine seen from balconies cut into the salt. Sound echoes up to 20 times.20× echo repeats
  6. 06Gisela Treatment RoomThe treatment room: clean, humid air at a constant temperature, for salt therapy.11–12° all year
  7. 07Rudolf MineA 42 m high vault, 80 m long. Home of the amusement park: Ferris wheel, amphitheatre, mini golf, sports.172 steps
  8. 08Theresa MineA giant bell with an underground lake and a salt island. The cleanest air in the whole mine.112 m to the floor
  9. 09Anthony MineAn isolated chamber with no link to the other mines. Its salt held too much clay, so it was abandoned.108 m deep
New · Audio guideListen to the story of every chamberRight from your phone, as you walk the route. In Romanian and English.

Stories of the salt mine

The Magic of the Salt MineA treasure from the depths, revealed in all its beauty. A magical realm that heals.Read more →Journey into the PastFrom the Romans of Potaissa to the last miners: the story of salt mining in Turda.Read more →Touristic Salt MineEnter the depths and live the spectacle, in the magical land beneath Transylvania.Read more →Salt therapyTurda Salt Mine is known for its curative properties and is an important treatment destination.Read more →Natural ReserveThe Durgău – Valea Sărată area is part of the Natura 2000 site Sărăturile Ocna Veche.Read more →

Leisure

Amusement parkDetails →Teaching swimming poolDetails →Durgău salty lakesDetails →