How do I get to the ice cave?

From Salzburg, drive 40 minutes to the visitor center parking. Take the cable car (included in ticket) then walk 20 minutes uphill to cave entrance. Tours depart approximately every 15 minutes. Total time from arrival to end of tour is about 3 hours

Temperature inside the cave is 0°C year-round! Bring a warm jacket, gloves, and hat even in summer. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for the 20-minute uphill walk and cave stairs (about 700 steps up and down). There are no changing facilities at the top

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave - Travel Guide

Eisriesenwelt is the world's largest ice cave, stretching 42 kilometers inside Austria's Tennengebirge Alps. About one kilometer is explored during a 75-minute guided tour, revealing stunning ice formations from towering pillars to frozen waterfalls and crystalline palaces. Discovered in 1879, the cave remained a local secret until opening to tourists in 1920. Access requires a cable car ride offering spectacular valley views, followed by a 20-minute uphill walk. Inside, passages are illuminated by traditional carbide lamps, adding a magical atmosphere. Temperature inside is 0°C year-round, so warm clothing is essential. Open only from May 1 to October 31. Advance booking is required as tours have limited capacity.