Salina Târgu Ocna — Local services in Târgu Ocna

The Salt Mines in Romania –A Magical Underground Wonder

The salt mines in Romania are truly one of the most unique and breathtaking places we have ever visited. When we first arrived, it was hard to tell where the mines were located. It looked like a small village with a quiet, charming café. Only when we approached the ticket booth did we realize that the real adventure was about to begin.

The cashier gave us tickets for a minibus that took us deep underground. After about a ten-minute ride, we reached a large gate. What awaited us beyond was an astonishing underground world. It is difficult to imagine that such an immense and beautiful space was created by humans.

The mine is enormous, with vast halls, high ceilings, impressive lighting, and many pleasant seating areas. The air is clean and dry, which is especially beneficial for people with asthma. It feels like a timeless world hidden beneath the surface.

Children will find plenty to enjoy, including play areas, go-karts, and unique installations. The whole experience feels like a giant underground museum. It is authentic, peaceful, and not commercialized.

It is highly recommended to bring a jacket, as the temperature inside is quite cool.

The mines are located just a short drive from Brașov and are definitely worth visiting. It is an unforgettable experience...

A unique and refreshing underground experience – but with room for improvement

The salt mine in Târgu Ocna is truly an amazing place to visit! Once inside, you're greeted with fresh air and a surprisingly wide variety of activities — from playing chess and table tennis to even enjoying a game of badminton. It’s a great spot to relax and spend a few active hours underground. However, accessibility is a serious issue. Access to the bus that takes you into the mine is only possible via a long set of stairs. While manageable for most, it's unfortunately not suitable for people with mobility challenges, as there is no elevator or alternative access route. In this day and age, that’s a clear shortcoming. Additionally, the cafeteria closes already at 3 PM, even though visiting hours go until 5 PM. The souvenir shop also tends to close early. This gives the impression that tourists are not fully considered in the planning of services. With a few updates in accessibility and service hours, this could easily become a top-tier destination for visitors...

A really surprising place to visit and enjoy in the area of Targu Ocna. The salt mine is very large to walk around and there are plenty of activities to do. There are football, volleyball and basketball courts, table tennis, cycle karts, playground for kids, swings. Usually the mine is crowded for these paid activities. There are shops, tables to sit at, toilets. Interesting to find out that I have mobile network coverage. A wonderful church dug in salt in the shape of a cross is situated close to the entrance. I also saw a gallery of pictures with the mine history and the mining process, some old equipment for mining and a library. It was easy to park the car, enough parking places outside, the parking is free. The entrance fee per day is 37 ron for adults and 23 for children. To access in the salt mine is done with a bus via a descending tunnel of aprox 3 km length. The ride takes about 10mins. The mine is situated at -224m and the temperature inside is constant...