The current condition and future of the «Wieliczka» Salt Mine

Abstract

The article focuses on matters related to the operation of the «Wieliczka» Salt Mine, outlining its activity in 2021 as well as the plans for the years to come. It describes the securing and accessibility activities carried out by the company. In terms of tourism, this is being reintroduced after the pandemic restrictions. It also contains a concise synthesis of the implemented protective measures aimed to limit the natural hazards and to ensure the safety of persons who remain in the underground excavations through proenvironmental measures. The article also presents the activities of the mine for the subsequent years of its functioning.