Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave
Tauern Motorway (A10), Werfen, Austria
Description:
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave is an ice cave in Werfen, Austria. This is the Federal State of Salzburg. The cave is part of the Hochkogel Mountains belonging to the Alps. Part of the cave is covered with ice, part with limestone. The cave was created by the Salzach River, passing in this part of the mountains. In the cave you can admire the amazing beauty of stalactites, creating various bizarre forms.
Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave is one of the largest caves in the world with ice cover. Its length is 42 kilometers. The cave is very popular with tourists, annually it is visited by more than 200,000 people. The cave is quite cool, thanks to such low temperatures and wind in the cave, the ice cover of Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave is preserved. Special excursions are conducted to the cave, where in several world languages guides tell in great detail and interesting the history of the origin of this unique natural monument.
A visit to the cave is possible from May to October. It is recommended to be in warm clothes. In the cave leads a special path, decorated with wood.