Werfen Ice Cave is the world’s largest ice cave, and among Salzburg’s most popular destinations.
The cave was unknown until the late 19th century when it was first explored by Anton von Posselt-Czorich. Although he wrote about his findings, the cave was forgotten again until after World War I.
In the 1920’s a lodge was built in the region making in-depth exploration possible.
The cave is accessed by cable car and tours are made easier by railings, stairways and planks. Visitors should still expect to climb an altitude of approximately 500 feet once inside the cave. Ice inside the alpine limestone cave is formed as water seeps through cracks and freezes into unique shapes.
Werfen Ice Cave, Eishöhlenstraße 30, A-5450 Werfen, Austria, Phone: +43-0-64-68-52-48