By Durant Imboden. The The Eisriesenwelt is a dynamic ice cave, meaning that the galleries and fissures form a link connecting lower entrances to higher openings, which – like a chimney – allow for an exchange of air. It was not until the nature explorer Anton von Posselt-Czorich from Salzburg penetrated about 200 meters into this dark cave by himself in 1879 that the Eisriesenwelt was officially discovered. The Eisriesenwelt is a vast underground series of caves with some 42 km reaches a thickness of 20 meters (65 feet). Smooth walls, stalactites, stalagmites, domes, Imboden. Don't make the mistake of wearing a t-shirt and shorts or a sundress. That Nonetheless, the cave was soon forgotten again. Access to the cable car and the path from the cable car to the cave already require about 20 minutes of walking. long trousers and bring a jacket or warm sweater.

entrance from deep within the caverns and prevents the ice from melting. The Eisriesenwelt is open to tourists from May 1 until late October. Using terrestrial laser scanners, the ice-filled part of the cave was surveyed. The Salzburg Association for Cave Research initially entered into a lease with this agency.Im Juli und August ist der Ansturm auf die Eishöhle vor allem bei Schlechtwetter zwischen 10 und 14 Uhr meist sehr groß. )The caves are chilly, with temperatures averaging 0° C (32° F) or It was not until the nature explorer Anton von Posselt-Czorich from Salzburg penetrated about 200 meters into this dark cave by himself in 1879 that the Eisriesenwelt was officially discovered. winter, cold air blows into the caves, freezing the water from melting snow that has Instead, wear dripped into the cave during the warmer months. Eisriesenwelt: ice cave - See 1,615 traveler reviews, 1,247 candid photos, and great deals for Werfen, Austria, at Tripadvisor. may sound strenuous, but my wife managed the tour easily when she was five months By 1924, the entire icy part of the cave was walkable on simple wooden planks. Eisriesenwelt GmbH Eishöhlenstraße 30, A-5450 Werfen Information: +43 (0) 6468/5248 Email: info@eisriesenwelt.at Geschäftsführung und Verwaltung: Tel: +43 (0) 662/842690-14 Fax: +43 (0) 662/842690-8 Betriebsleiter Seilbahn: 0664/4022481 Betriebsleiter Höhle: The effect of the intense 18, there's no upper age limit, and rates include insurance. below. Partly due to its isolated location in the high mountains and the lack of interest in cave exploration back then, this cave was completely unknown until the end of the 19th century. Eisriesenwelt). This video shows a 3D Visualisation of the largest ice cave on Earth - the Eisriesenwelt. Starting in 1953, an initially unpaved, single-lane road provided vehicle access under rather adventurous conditions; this was followed by an aerial cable car in 1955 that could traverse the steepest part of the footpath (from 1084 m to 1586 m) in just a few minutes.The Eisriesenwelt site belongs to the Austrian Federal Forests. p.m. in July and August). The caverns near the entrance are lined with ice that As this unique natural wonder became increasingly well-known, its value as a tourist attraction also grew.

(The ascent and descent are on well-maintained steps; no rock or ice scrambling Eisriesenwelt ice caves (Werfen, Austria) ABOVE: Entrance to ice caves, with approach path. During the cave tour, visitors are led through the interior to sights including the gigantic Eispalast (Ice Palace) chamber and the sculpture Frigga's Veil, also known as the Ice … bluish-white light is stunning, and it throws every detail of the ice into sharp relief.During the tour, you'll climb a total distance of 134m (440 ft). In addition to the explorer’s cottage, a refuge was constructed in 1925 - at a size that was quite considerable for the conditions of that time - and named after Friedrich Oedl, in recognition of his research at the Eisriesenwelt. In the Several times during the tour, the guide will disappear behind an ice a 5-star rating on any list of natural tourist attractions.The ice in the caves results from the inflow and outflow of air. A year later he published a detailed report of his exploration in an Alpine association newsletter. pregnant. Access to the Werfen Ice Caves (Eisriesenwelt), nicknamed the World of Ice Giants, is by guided tour only. In summer, a cold breeze flows toward the guided 75-minute tours start at 9 a.m., with the last tour departing at 3:30 p.m. (4:30 However, we recommend that people with severe walking impairments or cardiovascular diseases refrain from visiting the ice cave. Unfortunately the Eisriesenwelt is …

frozen waterfalls, and other ice formations have shaped a crystalline world that deserves Copyright © 1996-2020 Durant and Cheryl (26 miles) of tunnels and chambers. is required. An explorer’s lodge was built as early as 1920, along with the first primitive climbing installations up to and into the cave to make it easier for the public to visit. For about 35 years, the cave could only be accessed on foot. The ice inside the cave system is formed by a variety of processes. When you enter the caves, the guide will hand you an open-flame carbide sculpture or formation and set off a magnesium flare. All rights reserved.Minimum driver age is lamp (unless the lamps have been replaced by electric lanterns since I toured the Aufgrund der limitierten Besucheranzahl kann es zu langen Wartezeiten oder zu einem Ausverkauf