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Dr.-Friedrich-Oedl shelter - building at an altitude of 1,575 metres
The exploration and development of the Eisriesenwelt and the construction and…
History

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…

A black and white photo shows a group of people standing outside behind a cart filled with sacks and milk cans. Some are holding agricultural tools. A house with a fence can be seen in the background.
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After the discovery of the Eisriesenwelt in 1879, intensive exploration of the world's largest ice cave began in 1912. 

Black and white photo of a speleologist wearing a helmet, lying on a rock in a dimly lit cave. His face is partially covered by a camera. Next to him are a lamp and an open notebook.
History

The foundation for the Eisriesenwelt becoming a popular tourist destination was laid when the Salzburg naturalist Anton von Posselt discovered it in…

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