As Transylvania became part of the Kingdom of Hungary, the history of salt mining in Turda started to be sketched out. Even though first documents mentioning salt mining here date from the 13th century, the mine accessible for visits nowadays was shaped starting with the 17th century, when Transylvania joined the Habsburg Monarchy.

Used as an antiaircraft shelter during WWII, as a cheese maturation facility during the communist period and finally upgraded to a unique underground theme park at the beginning of the 21st century, the salt mine in Turda still preserves millions of chisel and hammer marks, left as ‘salt signatures’ by the miners who once worked here.

This guided tour to Salina Turda will offer you an unforgettable experience in the heart of Transylvania.

Depart from Cluj at the scheduled time for a short journey to Turda Salt Mine. Delve into the history of salt mining in Transylvania as you walk along Franz Joseph Gallery. Besides the Franz Joseph Gallery, we will visit the Joseph Mine balcony, the Rudolf & Terezia Mine, the extraction shaft room, the winch room and the call room.

Down here…here…here…here…, learn about the ancient salt mining techniques, the lives of the miners who worked deep within the earth and the vital role salt played in the history of Transylvania & the Kingdom of Hungary as well.

Descend 100 meters below ground and discover the incredible salt formations. Enjoy free time to explore the unique underground amusement park or take a boat ride on the salt lake.

Return to Cluj, concluding your unforgettable journey.

*Visitors with heart, lung, digestive or other health conditions should not visit the salt mine. You can check them all here.