As it has already been mentioned, even the sites and artifacts excavated from the 13th century are proving the salt lakes of the mine had already been used for medical treatment. The Wieliczka and Bochnia royal salt mines have been known for the therapeutic power of the unique underground microclimate.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine has its own health resort particularly popular among the visitors who suffer from asthma, allergic diseases, COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis as well as a range of recurrent nasal and throat conditions.
The Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Resort offers a variety of treatment programmes.
It is possible to purchase a daytime stay at the resort that includes exercises and medical assistance. There are also separate healthy sleep programmes for a night stay at the resort and full treatment programmes lasting up to 21 days.