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Salina Târgu Ocna

Onești, Romania

4.0 · 1.1K reviews

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Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. The Mines … Show more

Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. The Mines in Romania –A Magical Underground Wonder The 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 for all ages. A really surprising place to visit and enjoy in the area of Targu Ocna. The 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 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 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 around 12deg C. A church in a mine and lots of entertainment at the end of a 3 km tunnel. Romanians go to have all kinds of fun. You can even get a subscription! A great experience, beautiful mine and very interesting church. Not many tunnels open for visiting, but in general, it's a nice place to spend the day with the kids. There's a free playground and the rest of entertainment is paid separately. We enjoyed it. If you're heading here, it's a good idea to pack some food in advance since there's just one cafeteria, and the few options available are pricey. Aside from that, it's a great spot to relax, with plenty of benches and tables, and the fresh, salty air is refreshing. I'd recommend it, but only if you bring your own food. The mine is awesome, it's 240 meters deep, and the bus takes you down. Once you get there you will meet the church of St. Barbara, and continuing you will find a restaurant, a basketball and volleyball area, exercise equipment, tables all over the place so you can read, eat or sit and enjoy the mine. There are also various games for children to play. You will need to bring along jackets especially in the winter. The regular ticket costs 45 lei ,and the student ticket costs 35 lei. If you have not been to something similar it is worth a visit. The mine is of medium size, not many things for adults to do- it's mainly child oriented as I am guessing families with young children come here. In the morning it is very busy, there are 4 buses in total which come at their own time (every time we went to the mine we just got lucky and the bus was there waiting already). After 1pm it is usually less busy, we were in a bus with just 4 other people. In the actual mine there is "go-karting" but it's just bicycles which you can pedal inside in a given course, 8 ball, other table games and a park for children. There is a cafe which serves warm and cold drinks as well as croissants and pizzas. It gets colder over time so please do dress up! The restaurant beside the mine is very friendly and light hearted. The menu is of a traditional style, however it is limited - the chef only makes 100 portions of every dish per day! A unique and refreshing underground experience – but with room for improvement The 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 of all ages. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.

Opening hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 4 PM
Sunday8:00 AM to 4 PM

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Address
Str: Salinei nr 12, Târgu Ocna, RO
Phone
+40 234 341 341

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