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[Translate to Englisch:] Eisrienwelt Höhlen-Guide steht in einer Eisformation mit einer Karbidlampe

Experiences of a cave guide: Between ice, fascinating darkness and amazed eyes

Sometimes it's not just the largest ice halls that take our breath away – it's the people who guide us there.

Dr.-Friedrich-Oedl shelter at 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…

A historic cable car suspended on ropes glides over rugged, snow-covered peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

The steepest cable car in Austria in Werfen: 500 metres in altitude to the Eisriesenwelt

Where it took several hours to climb up to the cave entrance to open the Eisriesenwelt until 1955, today Austria's steepest cable car transports…

A group of people in jackets stand in the Ice Giant World cave and listen to a cave guide in a red jacket holding a carbide lamp while fascinating guides reveal the history behind the frozen formations.

Eisriesenwelt: Show cave operations over the course of time

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 cave guide in a red jacket stands in the cave and looks up at a large frozen ice formation surrounded by ice and rock faces with reflections on the icy floor.

Eisriesenwelt Reopening 2024. Get your tickets now.

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…

A winding mountain path, illuminated by strips of light at night, leads up to the large cave entrance of the Ice Giant World, which is impressively situated between dramatic rocky cliffs.

National Geographic visits the Eisriesenwelt

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.

A cave guide in a red jacket stands in front of an impressive ice formation with a carbide lamp and magnesium light. The clear blue ice walls of the cave reveal complex structures, while a taut rope ensures safety.

How climate change affects the ice cave.

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…

A cable car travels above treetops, with mountains visible in the distance. The cable car is labeled “Eisriesenwelt” and carries several passengers.

Power supply of the Eisriesenwelt

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…

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.

Exploration of the Eisriesenwelt (1920-1978)

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.

Discovery & First Expeditions (1912-1920)

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