Eisraisenvelt Cave

Eisraisenvelt is the largest ice cave in the world, extending more than 40 kilometers deep into the Alpine mountains. In the bowels of the cave you can see huge ice formations of impressive beauty and size.

The formation of ice formations in the cave began about 100 million years ago. The Salzach River flowed through the rocks and eroded them, and cold air flows contributed to the freezing of water and the formation of ice formations.

The cave was discovered in 1879, later a cable car was built, allowing you to climb to the cave in 3 minutes. Having penetrated into the cave, you can see the amazing formations of ice. For example, a huge block of solid ice a kilometer long! No less fascinating look frozen waterfalls, giant icicles and cave walls covered with a layer of ice. For visitors, the entrance to the cave is open from May to October.