The “Maciej” shaft, part of the history of the “Concordia” mine, has been transformed into a tourist, recreational, and cultural complex. A one hour meeting with the past in the company of a guide allows to learn how the mine operated, to see how the shaft was innovatively transformed into a water intake, and to have a peek into …the depths of the earth. The “Szyb Maciej” complex is the only preserved authentic mine of the kind in Europe. The complex is included in the register of monuments. It is also part of the Industrial Monuments Trail and the Silesian Tastes Culinary Trail.

The greatest highlight of “Szyb Maciej” are:

• Preserved buildings and furnishings of the former mine from the early 20th century,
• Possibility of getting down to the shaft water intake and learning about its origins,
• Restaurant organised on two levels in the main building of the mine,
• Possibility of seeing Zabrze and Gliwice from a viewing platform on the shaft tower,
• Possibility of attending a demonstration of the winding machine operation,
• Example of sustainable revitalisation of a former mining complex.

Ticket prices

Full ticket – PLN 15.00

Concessionary ticket* - PLN 8.00

Concessionary school ticket ** - PLN 4.00

(* for university students and senior citizens (aged 60+) with a valid ID)

(** for school-aged children and youth with a valid school ID)

Guided tours

Monday – closed
Tuesday – Sunday – 12:00 or 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. (last entry)

Tours organised beyond the set times (after prior arrangement with the Visitors’ Centre) require an additional guide service payment of PLN 80.

The tour covers the building of the pit head with all its levels, the building of the winding machinery, and the entrance to the shaft tower (25 metres above the ground level).

The sightseeing route is recommended for children aged >6.

Tours need to be booked in advance – T: +48 32 323 14 75.

Tours for organised groups

Tours for organised groups need to be booked in advance on 32 323 14 75 or 721 455 500 and confirmed by e-mail to the address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.