The mine was established between the 12th and 13th centuries after salt was first discovered in Bochnia and became part of the Royal mining company żupy krakowskie (Kraków salt works).
A mina abríuse entre os séculos XII e XIII despois de que se descubrise a sal en Bochnia e pasou a formar parte da Compañía mineira real żupy krakowskie (salinas de Cracovia).