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A view into the cave

Explore the way up
to the caves

Before you decide to visit the Eisriesenwelt, from a distance you can get a first impression of the adventure that is awaiting you. Our interactive way up guides you from the valley to the entrance to the deepest, darkest secrets of the largest ice cave in the world. The true beauty of the Eisriesenwelt can only be experienced if you come and wonder at it with your own eyes.

 

An aerial view of the village of Werfen with closely spaced buildings, a church, rolling green hills and a river meandering through the misty valley with forested mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

5 km long car journey
along the toll-free asphalt access road

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Werfen
500 m

Starting from the village of Werfen, a 5 km long, asphalt access road leads to the Eisriesenwelt car park next to the visitor centre.

 

he modern visitor centre of the Eisriesenwelt with a staircase to the entrance. The signs ‘Eisriesenwelt’ and ‘Tickets’ are attached to the building. In the background are trees under a slightly cloudy sky.

Approx. 20 minutes walking time
A slight uphill gravel path leads from the visitor centre to the cable car valley station

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Visitor centre
1.000 m

Your online ticket schedules your entry here at check-in to a time period of 30 minutes. Cash desk: 8:30 - 15:00

The rush of visitors is usually very large, especially in the midday hours between 10:00 and 14:00.

A cable car travels over treetops, with mountains in the distance in the background. The cable car is labelled ‘Eisriesenwelt’ and carries several passengers.

3-minute cable car journey

“I have been a cave tour guide here for 22 years. On busy days, I can do the tour up to 6 times. I am sure I have done the tour more than 5,000 times.” Mountain guide Sigi
3/5

Cable car journey
1.575 m

The cable car generally runs from 08.45, at least every half hour or additionally as required.

 

View from the rock cave at the entrance to the Ice Giant World of an impressive mountain landscape with lush green trees, a winding path and a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Approx. 20 minutes walking time
The short walk is easy for people who are healthy.

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Way up to the
cave entrance
1.641 m

The caves can be reached by means of an easily walkable gravel path. Despite a slight incline, the way up is easy to manage.

 

View into the ice cave with large ice formations filling the rocky cave. A path with railings leads through the frozen landscape.
During my climbing tours in the cave, I have found bat skeletons on several occasions already. However, the largest number of creatures in the cave are certainly the many human cave admirers! Mountain guide Sigi
5/5

The tour
starts now
1.775 m

Take around 70 minutes to discover the entire Eisriesenwelt. The highest point in the cave can be reached by climbing 700 steps.

Due to the cool temperature inside the cave, we recommend wearing warm clothing, gloves and a hat.

Ready for the Eisriesenhöhle?

Conveniently order your tickets online and experience the Eisriesenwelt up close very soon - with just one click you will start your adventure in the largest ice cave in the world.

 

Ticket shop

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