Tour de Pologne 2026 Finale at Wieliczka Salt Mine
July 23, 2026
The 83rd Tour de Pologne ends at Wieliczka Salt Mine on 9 August 2026 with a decisive 12.5 km individual time trial and possible traffic disruptions.
Tour de Pologne 2026 Grand Finale at Wieliczka Salt Mine
The 83rd Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour will reach its dramatic conclusion at one of Poland’s most famous landmarks. On Sunday, 9 August 2026, the final stage of the race will take place around the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where the overall winner of this year’s competition will be decided.
As in the previous edition, Stage 7 will be an individual time trial starting and finishing near the Daniłowicz Shaft. The 12.5-kilometre course may appear short, but every second could prove crucial for the final ORLEN General Classification.
A Decisive Individual Time Trial
The route begins with a climb of slightly more than 1.5 kilometres, immediately testing the strength and pacing of the riders. The remaining section leads across flatter and gently descending roads before returning to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Individual time trials leave little room for tactical waiting or support from teammates. Each cyclist competes alone against the clock, making precise pacing, aerodynamics and the ability to maintain maximum effort particularly important.
The Wieliczka course has already demonstrated its potential to reshape the overall standings. In 2025, Brandon McNulty won the final time trial and, thanks to his performance, also secured victory in the entire Tour de Pologne. The 2026 finale may once again produce significant changes at the top of the classification.
Wieliczka Becomes Poland’s Cycling Capital
The final stage was officially presented in the Jan Haluszka Chamber, located 135 metres underground. During the event, representatives of the Tour de Pologne, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Wieliczka County signed cooperation agreements concerning the organisation of the race finale.
The relationship between the national cycling tour and the historic mine stretches back almost three decades. The two organisations first worked together in 1997, when Wieliczka hosted the finish of a stage beginning in Zakopane. Since then, the mine has provided a memorable setting for race starts, finishes and official Tour de Pologne events.
The 2026 race will travel from northern to southern Poland. After stages connecting Gdynia with Koszalin, Międzyzdroje with Szczecin, Gorzów Wielkopolski with Zielona Góra, Żagań with Karpacz, Opole with Kocierz Resort and Bukovina Resort with Bukowina Tatrzańska, the riders will arrive in Wieliczka for the decisive race against the clock.
Take a half-day guided tour from Krakow to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine – one of the most unique and visited attractions in Poland.Travel in comfort with round-trip transport included, skip the queues with fast-track entry, and explore a stunning underground world carved entirely out of salt. Follow a local expert guide through 2.5 km of tunnels, salt lakes, chambers and chapels, including the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga. Feel the cool, mineral-rich air in this UNESCO-listed site and uncover 700 years of fascinating history, art and geology – all just a short drive from Krakow. Perfect for families, culture lovers and curious travellers looking for an unforgettable experience near Krakow.
Duration: 4h - 5hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Get your Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets in advance and skip the ticket office queues. This entry ticket with guided tour guarantees access to one of Poland’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a local expert leading you through 2.5 km of underground chambers, tunnels and chapels – including the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga. Choose your language, select your tour date and preferred time, and enjoy a seamless experience without the stress of same-day availability or long lines.
Book online now to guarantee your entry to this unforgettable underground experience in Poland.
Duration: 3hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Maximize your time in Krakow with our specially curated 1 day tour, combining the essential visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine. This one day adventure offers you a chance to experience two of Krakow's most significant and must-see locations: the historical Auschwitz Camp and the mesmerizing Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Our well organized tour ensures you don't miss out on what these sites have to offer, making your visit truly worthwhile. Book now to discover the best of Krakow in just one day trip!
Duration: 11hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Book a private transfer from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mine and enjoy a smooth, comfortable journey without worrying about public transport or parking. Travel at your own pace and focus entirely on your underground experience.
Visits to the Wieliczka Salt Mine will take place as usual on 9 August, and visitors will be able to enter the attraction according to their booked admission times.
As cycling fans will be arriving in Wieliczka alongside regular visitors, increased traffic, temporary road restrictions and fewer available parking spaces may be expected near the mine and along the race route. Visitors travelling independently should therefore allow some additional time for the journey.
Those who would prefer not to worry about driving, route changes or finding a parking space can choose our hassle-free Wieliczka Salt Mine tour from Krakow, with organised transportation to and from the attraction.
With the riders competing individually and the general classification potentially separated by only a few seconds, Wieliczka is preparing for a spectacular conclusion to the 83rd Tour de Pologne.
Get your Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets in advance and skip the ticket office queues. This entry ticket with guided tour guarantees access to one of Poland’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with a local expert leading you through 2.5 km of underground chambers, tunnels and chapels – including the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga. Choose your language, select your tour date and preferred time, and enjoy a seamless experience without the stress of same-day availability or long lines.
Book online now to guarantee your entry to this unforgettable underground experience in Poland.
Duration: 3hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Maximize your time in Krakow with our specially curated 1 day tour, combining the essential visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine. This one day adventure offers you a chance to experience two of Krakow's most significant and must-see locations: the historical Auschwitz Camp and the mesmerizing Salt Mine in Wieliczka. Our well organized tour ensures you don't miss out on what these sites have to offer, making your visit truly worthwhile. Book now to discover the best of Krakow in just one day trip!
Duration: 11hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Take a half-day guided tour from Krakow to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine – one of the most unique and visited attractions in Poland.Travel in comfort with round-trip transport included, skip the queues with fast-track entry, and explore a stunning underground world carved entirely out of salt. Follow a local expert guide through 2.5 km of tunnels, salt lakes, chambers and chapels, including the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga. Feel the cool, mineral-rich air in this UNESCO-listed site and uncover 700 years of fascinating history, art and geology – all just a short drive from Krakow. Perfect for families, culture lovers and curious travellers looking for an unforgettable experience near Krakow.
Duration: 4h - 5hLive guideSkip-theLineTransportation included
Book a private transfer from Krakow to Wieliczka Salt Mine and enjoy a smooth, comfortable journey without worrying about public transport or parking. Travel at your own pace and focus entirely on your underground experience.
Duration: 4h - 5h
Live guide
Skip-theLine
Transportation included
