Eisriesenwelt, Austria

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Lenght: 40 km.

The largest ice cave in the world is Eisriesenwelt also known as ‘Residence of ice giants’. It’s situated in Austria, its entrance is located on Hohkogel hillside. The depth of this amazing cave is more than 40 kilometers. About 200,000 travelers from all over the world come to admire this amazing site every year. Despite the enormous size of the cave and its promising title, only 1/40 part is completely covered with ice.

Even one kilometer ice-covered walls would be enough to make the cave a world leader in scale. Rapid flow of the Salzak River contributed to cave formation. Large ice outgrowths appeared because of melting of snow on the slopes. Ice doesn’t melt in the cave all year round, even in midsummer low temperature is kept there. Coolness is felt just at the entrance.

The discoverer of the cave was Australian naturalist Anton Posselt; he has made this unique discovery in 1879. The cave is open to visit only from early May to late October. Even in summer, visitors have to wear a winter outfit. The cave is equipped with comfortable wooden walkways and platforms from which you can admire the picturesque view over ice sculptures. Before entering the cave visitors are warned that nobody can take pictures inside, but some neat-handed tourists still manage to make some spectacular photos of this amazing place.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Oberbayern Südost eG - Geschäftsstelle Schönau' located in 19 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Autohaus Ortner GmbH' is located in 9 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'BP' in 4.84 km

Supermarket: 'ALDI Süd' in 20 km

Parking: 'Contipark Parkgaragen GmbH Maximilianstraße' in 20 km

Apotheek: 'Sonnen-Apotheke' in 2.93 km

Police station: 'Polizeiinspektion Werfen' in 3.03 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Gasthof Hochkogl' in 1.52 km

Railway station: 'Tenneck' in 1.32 km

Nearest airports:
» W. A. Mozart Airport SZG - in 35 km

» Blue Danube Airport LNZ - in 110 km

» Klagenfurt Airport KLU - in 128 km

» Munchen Airport MUC - in 141 km

» Belluno Airport BLX - in 145 km

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Werfenerhof

Located in 2 km from Eisriesenwelt
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Rooms: 25

All rooms at Werfenerhof Hotel include cable TV, large beds and en suite bathroom with shower. Guests can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding … More: photo, rates and booking

Holiday Home Haus im Wald Pfarrwerfen

Located in 3 km from Eisriesenwelt
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Rooms: 1

The restored Alpine chalet come with a balcony and a terrace, and has barbecue facilities available for guests' use. The unit comprises a sleeping … More: photo, rates and booking

Pension Vocario

Located in 4 km from Eisriesenwelt
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Rooms: 13

Rooms at the Pension Vocario have a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and cable TV. Some units have a balcony. Breakfast is served each morning and … More: photo, rates and booking

Mooshof

Located in 5 km from Eisriesenwelt
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Rooms: 3

All apartments feature a balcony with panoramic mountain views to the Tennengebirge Mountains, satellite TV, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Eisriesenwelt - Salzburg

Those travellers, who are lucky enough to visit the city on Christmas Eve, absolutely should not forget to visit be sure to visit Christmas market. You can hardly find such amount of sweets, handicrafts and decorations for home in any other fair trade. However, fans of nightlife will be a little disappointed – there are just a few night clubs in the city. But there’s no need to be sad as local pubs can be an excellent alternative to nightclubs. Here you can drink amazing cold beer and enjoy various entertainment performances or live music.

Daimlers bar is one of the most popular night spots of the city. Here visitors can not only enjoy widest choice of drinks and snacks, but also listen to contemporary music, as well as to participate in an interesting entertainment program. The bar welcomes its guests till late evening. Every day this place is visited by not only numerous music fans, but also by fans of quality pizza and beer. Rockhouse Salzburg club is simply a perfect destination for rest of a large company. It has all amenities, to which are accustomed modern clubbers - a large bar, a spacious dance floor, contemporary music and cozy atmosphere. The club often hosts concerts of famous rock bands and musical groups that perform blues, so fans of these music styles should particularly like this place.
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