One of the highlights of the Transylvania region that has gain attention recently is the Turda Salt Mine (Salina Turda). This attraction has been born out of a former salt mine and contains fairground rides and shops.
During research, the website stated that the salt mine is partially accessible for wheelchair users, however, the ticket office simply looked at ones wheelchair and said ‘not possible due to steps’. Disabled individuals can enter for FREE providing that they can provide evidence of disability.
Indeed, there is an elevator to access the main area of the mine, however to get to said elevator, one must first descend a series of staircases, some easier than others…
To add to this, steps are present when exiting the elevator, however, the sight once at the bottom is spectacular…
It must be said that the majority of surfaces are on the rocky side meaning a bumpy ride for wheelchair users. In order to access the very bottom and the lake, it is necessary to descend another elevator. From here, one can hire boats. Now, when one says boats, I mean paddle boats. Although there are no assistance features, seeing the salt mine from the water is a surreal experience…
Tomorrow, one leaves Cluj-Napoca and heads down to Brasov through the Carpathian Mountains to visit the famous Bran Castle the following day.