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World's Largest Ice Caves

by Neil Woodburn (RSS feed) on Aug 10th 2007 at 8:29AM

Ice caves are very different from normal caves. They have a strange feeling about them, as though they are not from this planet, and one has just temporarily stepped into their world when spelunking their depths.

There are many ice caves throughout the world, but the Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves in Austria are some of the largest known to man. They are located within the Tennengebirge Mountains near Salzburg and stretch for a remarkable 40 kilometers. Only a portion of the labyrinth is open to tourists but it's enough to get a taste of what the remaining network is like: a truly mesmerizing palate of Mother Nature's handicraft.

For a photographic journey through these amazing caves, click on the link below and delve into the icy realms of Eisriesenwelt--the World of Ice Giants.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

kyle ain Feb 1st 2008 7:27PM

Look like a depressing version of Superman's fortress of solitude.

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barbatei marian Feb 12th 2008 2:56AM

impressive,the second ice cave is in romania(scarisoara-75000 m3 volume).

karan Sep 12th 2008 5:10AM

in my opinion these caves should be preserved for next generation

Mark Oct 30th 2009 11:53PM

lots of people still have no idea about the global warming problem we are facing. I wonder how long can these caves last? I pray hard for the future generations to be able to enjoy it as well

thani Oct 27th 2008 7:09AM

iv been there in the sumer

Stephen Nix Apr 27th 2009 1:11PM

My wife and I visited the Ice Caves a few years ago and it was an unforgettable experience! It is amazingly beautiful, and well worth the effort.

Do be forewarned .. 1) the inside temperature is quite cold even when it's very hot outside. 2) there is a considerable number of stairs to climb, and the terrain is constantly rising while climbing. One needs a warm jacket to do this tour, and perhaps even gloves, because there is often ice coating the handrails for some of the stairs.

Even so, it is well worth the visit!

TM Jul 3rd 2009 9:42AM

Hi, Beautiful pictures!
I am planning to go to Austria and see the Ice caves (either this or Dachstein) but I am not an athelete or hiking person, can I manage to go till the ice cave, also what kind of foot wears are required to walk on that ice floor so that I don’t end up falling on my face and last but not least, how you manage to click photos/video, their websire says it is not allowed!

Himanshu Gandhi Jul 12th 2009 1:55PM

I had been to the wonderfull caves in May'09. It is really natural wonder of the world. You must use LED lamps in place of oil lamps you give to visitors.
Road connecting cave is sleepery. Also provide Coat (at a charges). Why cable car possible further as old age visitors can not walk so much. One must visit cave during visit to Europe. I give more value to this cave than Forts or palaces.
It can be more attraction than Swaroski musium,if awareness given. I will surely visit cave again and again. I am Indian and going to write on caves in local tourist information magazines. Small cave in North India called AMARNATH is nothing compared to this cave as there are many shiv ling in this cave.

jdaviswrites Oct 27th 2009 1:04PM

great article and good pictures to go with. I'm all about exploring. I have an article about the ice caves myself here http://hubpages.com/hub/Ice-Cave-Exploration-in-Austria

Katrina Rose Aug 10th 2007 7:54PM

I love this web site right on!

Joel Aug 10th 2007 10:24PM

I've been there, it's amazing. There's even a small restaurant when you get near the top.

Jon Aug 10th 2007 10:57PM

Here's some video of the inside! http://www.hollabackpack.com/the-ice-caves-of-salzburg-austria/

Jon Aug 10th 2007 10:58PM

I've been there as well. http://www.hollabackpack.com/the-ice-caves-of-salzburg-austria/

Oana Aug 11th 2007 1:10PM

I've been there too - really awesome, but tiring!

Mala Mukunda Dec 10th 2007 12:31PM

Beautiful formations! I have visited caves formed by tectonic activity and they are densely inhabited by bats.
I wonder if creatures can survive in ice caves at all.
Great pics!
Mala Mukunda
http://www.traveling-stories-magazine.com/

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