Turda Salt Mine, Romania

Turda Salt Mine

A vast salt mine turned underground park, with a lake and a Ferris wheel.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Turda Salt Mine

Day 1

  1. MorningGo deep into the Turda salt mine and its huge underground hall with a lake, rowing boats and a Ferris wheel.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the Turda Gorge on a trail between tall limestone walls, about 2 hours.
  3. EveningReturn to Cluj-Napoca for dinner, 40 minutes away.

Day 2

Visit the Râmeț monastery, or the Apuseni mountains.

What to eat

Varză à la Cluj, a layered cabbage and meat bake.

Local tips

Make the most of Turda Salt Mine

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The huge Rudolf chamber with its lights and Ferris wheel, from the gallery above.

Getting there

Buses run from Cluj-Napoca, about 40 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The Turda Gorge, a beautiful hike, and Cluj-Napoca.

Good to know

It's about 12°C underground all year; bring a jacket. You can row a small boat on the underground lake.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Turda Salt Mine

Getting there

  • Cluj Airport (CLJ)25 km away
  • Sibiu Airport (SBZ)90 km away
  • Cluj-Napoca25 km away
  • Sibiu90 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryRomania

Questions

Turda Salt Mine: good to know

Is Turda Salt Mine worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A vast salt mine turned underground park, with a lake and a Ferris wheel.

How many days do you need in Turda Salt Mine?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Turda Salt Mine?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Turda Salt Mine?

The nearest airport is Cluj Airport (CLJ), about 25 km away. Buses run from Cluj-Napoca, about 40 minutes.

What is there to see near Turda Salt Mine?

Nearby hidden places include Cluj-Napoca (24 km), Sibiu (92 km) and Transfăgărășan Road (127 km).

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