Cave · Austria · Salzburg

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

One of the largest ice caves in the world, reached by cable car and a steep walk.

Paid entry about 4 h

For storytellers

Why Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave matters

Eisriesenwelt is a huge limestone cave filled with ice formations in the mountains above the Salzach valley. You reach it by a cable car and a climb, then tour the cave with a guide holding a lamp. It's cold inside all year, so dress warmly.

Talking points

  • It is a vast limestone cave with ice.
  • Guides hold lamps as you walk.
  • It is open in the warmer months.

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Good to know: Wear warm clothes even in summer.

Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.