This adit is part of a complex of mine workings located just a few meters below the surface. In terms of structure and equipment it mimics other underground mines. It has over 500m of mine workings and is one of the largest of its kind in Poland.
FEATURES, ORIGINS, VALUES AND LEGAL PROTECTION
The excavation was carried out using steel curved housing or bricks. The tunnels are illuminated and equipped with pipes for fire prevention and compressed air. They have a ventilation system with wooden or steel vent dams and other necessary equipment used in underground mining workings such as machinery for drilling in corridors or extracting coal from longwall workings. The atmosphere inside the tunnel is reminiscent to that inside a proper mine. In addition to its teaching function, this adit is a site suited to sightseeing by tourists. The adit was opened for use in 1984.
TOUR ORGANISER
District Centre for Further Education
Ul Galczynskiego 1
44 - 300 Wodzislaw Slaski
Tel: +48 32 455 35 93, +48 32 454 71 33 or +48 32 454 71 44 ext.105
e-mail: sckp@cku.wodzislaw.pl
http://wodz.pl/ckp/
Adit is available for visitors in groups but only by prior appointment.
ACCESSIBILITY OF FACILITIES BY VISITORS
Adit is open to the public all year round but only on weekdays.
Length of the route is around 80m.
Tour takes about 1.5 hours.
The temperature inside is 9° C and humidity is 98%.
The route is not electrically illuminated.
The adit is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Guided tours only
We recommend comfortable, athletic shoes and warm clothing in the summer.
Booking is required in person or by telephone.
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