Stories and insights
into the Eisriesenwelt

Dr.-Friedrich-Oedl shelter - building at an altitude of 1,575 metres

The exploration and development of the Eisriesenwelt and the construction and…

Show cave operation of the Eisriesenwelt: then and now: a journey through time

Caves of all kinds have fascinated people for thousands of years. The…

Why is the cave closed in winter? How and when do we awaken the Eisriesenwelt from its hibernation?

Starting from May 1st, it's time again. You can…

At the end of last year, we welcomed National Geographic to the Eisriesenwelt as part of a documentary about Europe's most impressive ice caves.

What did the Eisriesenwelt look like in the past?

As the largest ice cave in the world, the Eisriesenwelt is an interesting object of research not…

Where does the electricity come from at an altitude of over 1,600 metres? Today, the cable car, visitor center, gastronomy, and even the ice cave…