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Podgórze Mine in Kowary

ul. Podgórze 55, 58-530 Kowary, woj. dolnośląskie (parking: ul. Podgórze 48)

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Podgórze Mine in Kowary

The Podgórze Mine is an underground tourist route in a former uranium ore mine in Kowary - one of the largest uranium mines in Poland.

Location and surroundings

The site is located in Kowary in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship (Karkonosze Mountains), approx. 21 km from Jelenia Góra.

History and what to see

Podgórze was the largest uranium mine in Kowary. The route presents authentic workings, including a rich collection of uranium glass that glows under UV light. An extreme route is also available (advance booking required).

Who it is for

For individual tourists, families and thrill-seekers (extreme route).

Infrastructure

Constant temperature approx. 8°C; free car park at the mine entrance.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Basic guided route (approx. 80 min)
  • Extreme route - PLN 220, booking required
  • Tickets: regular PLN 45, reduced PLN 38

Seasonality and hours

Jul-Aug: 9:30-17:30; other months: 10:30-16:30.

Getting there

Kowary, ul. Podgórze, Lower Silesian Voivodeship; free car park.

Contact

  • www: https://www.kopalniapodgorze.pl
Cost: regular 45 PLN, reduced 38 PLN; family 2+2 141 PLN; extreme route 220 PLN Visit duration: approx. 1-1.5 hours (basic route) Seasonality: all year round Opening hours: Jul-Aug daily 9:30-17:30; other months 10:30-16:30

Amenities

  • Parking

Getting there

  • Motorhome / car

Contact

Source: https://www.kopalniapodgorze.pl/; https://grafywpodrozy.pl/kopalnia-podgorze/