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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.

The Dr-Friedrich-Oedl-Schutzhaus is a rustic alpine guesthouse with a wooden balcony with flower boxes and is surrounded by pine trees. Enjoy the seating on the terrace and the view of the famous Eisriesenwelt.

Dr.-Friedrich-Oedl shelter at the Eisriesenwelt

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)

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)

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