Our Unique Tourist Services

We offer unforgettable experiences that combine education, history, and emotion.
Our services are tailored to the needs of all visitors, regardless of age.

Guided Tours

We welcome individuals, families, and small groups to join one of our open tours. Every hour—or more frequently during peak times—guided tours depart into the tunnels, and you’re welcome to join.
Booking your tickets in advance through this website guarantees entry at your chosen date and time.
This is a perfect opportunity to explore the history of the uranium mine and local legends in an accessible, intimate format. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and is conducted in Polish. We recommend bringing warmer clothing – the temperature inside the mine is 8°C.

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What awaits you underground?

A tour you’ll remember forever.
This route is more than just a walk – it’s a living experience of uranium, radioactivity, and Cold War secrets.

Zwiedzanie sztolni w dawnej kopalni uranu w Kowarach – bilety online i podziemna trasa turystyczna

Experience an underground adventure

Enter a secret uranium mine, walking through historic tunnels carved deep underground. Darkness, chill, and the echoes of rock will make you feel like an explorer from the Cold War era.

Trzej górnicy pracujący przy wydobyciu uranu w sztolni kopalni Kowary

Learn how uranium ore was extracted

See authentic equipment, hand tools, and techniques used during the exploitation of deposits. The guide will tell you what daily life was like for miners working in conditions full of secrets.

Chodnik Kopalni Uranu w Kowarach z wagonikami wypełnionymi rudą uranu

Discover the purpose of uranium enrichment

Learn how natural uranium differs from enriched uranium and why it was crucial to nuclear programs. See diagrams and models used in reactors and nuclear weapons.

Sowiecki oficer z lat 50. XX wieku trzymający rozłożoną mapę na tle zalesionych wzgórz w Sudetach.

Uncover the history of secret Soviet operations

Discover the hidden background of Soviet oversight of the mine and its strategic importance to the USSR. Hear about forbidden zones, secret work, and the transport of ore – and the silence that surrounded the entire operation.

Realistyczne zdjęcie przedstawiające turystę z przewodnikiem w podziemiach kopalni uranu w Kowarach, odkrywającego geologiczne tajemnice sztolni Liczyrzepa

Learn about the geology of uranium deposits in the Karkonosze Mountains

Find out how uranium deposits in the Karkonosze formed and why their exploitation began here. Discover which minerals accompanied the ore and how to identify them.

Przewodnik pokazuje zwiedzającym podziemny tunel w Kopalni Uranu w Kowarach

Learn how uranium veins were searched for

See how deposits were discovered in the past – from field observations and geophysical surveys to test drilling. Discover techniques used by Soviet geologists.

See uranium ore with your own eyes

During the tour, you’ll encounter authentic fragments of uranium ore in the tunnel walls. Their unique color and natural radioactivity will leave a strong impression.

Miernik promieniowania Geigera używany podczas pomiarów w kopalni uranu

Learn how and with what to detect radiation

The guide will explain how radiation detectors work. You’ll learn how a Geiger counter differs from a spectrometer and how to interpret the results.

Podziemny tunel edukacyjny w kopalni uranu w Kowarach przygotowany dla grup szkolnych

Immerse yourself in the world of nuclear science and technology

Understand what ionizing radiation really is and why it’s not always something to fear. Discover the fascinating world of nuclear physics in an accessible way.

Fluoryt, baryt i kwarc w kolorowym granicie z domieszkami – minerały z kopalni uranu w Kowarach

Learn to identify minerals

See an impressive collection of Karkonosze minerals – from common to rare specimens. Learn how to distinguish them, where they come from, and how they form in mountain environments.

Szkło uranowe świecące na zielono pod światłem UV – naczynia w ciemnym otoczeniu

View a rich collection of uranium glass

See dozens of items made of uranium glass, which glow under UV light. Learn why they were once considered completely safe.

Grupa turystów w oświetlonym złotym światłem tunelu – sztolnia kopalni uranu w Kowarach, trasa zwiedzania kopalni Liczyrzepa.

Take part in a laser simulation of a nuclear explosion

In a specially prepared room, you’ll witness a simulation of an atomic bomb explosion using light and sound. It’s a spectacular history lesson that stays with you.

What Do Our Guests Say?

We’re not your typical tourist attraction — and our visitors often say so themselves. Before you experience the mine for yourself, take a moment to read what others have shared. Their words reveal how history, space, and storytelling can move, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.

★★★★★

It was an incredible adventure – real tunnels, a fantastic guide, and loads of fascinating information. We never expected a mine tour to be so immersive!

Maciej R., Wrocław

★★★★★

A great, intimate atmosphere and a guide who really knew how to tell a story – it felt like a private time-travel expedition.

Anna Wysocka, Warszawa

★★★★★

Our students were captivated – a brilliant blend of history, geology, and Cold War-era reality, all delivered in a highly engaging and accessible way.

Ewa K., nauczycielka historii, Legnica

★★★★★

This was nothing like your usual team-building event – the mountain setting, the mine tunnels, the bonfire, the stories… our team kept talking about it for weeks.

Monika L., dział HR, Katowice

★★★★★

My son came back absolutely thrilled – he said it was “like an adventure game, but in real life.” A perfect example of learning through experience!

Anna W., mama z Jeleniej Góry

★★★★★

The kids were delighted! They learned a lot, and there wasn’t a dull moment. The educational program was delivered with passion – I highly recommend it to every school.

Karol M., Poznań

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DAILY FROM 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM