This is a most amazing sight and experience. There is a bit of a hike from the visitors centre to the cable car (the steepest in Austria), and from there to the entrance to the cave. Be sure to brin…Full review by nielsr716
Aug 17, 2024
The ice cave is just a bonus on top of the journey to the peak of this massive mountain. The whole design is an Austrian engineering marvel. How they built access to this cave is amazing. But all to…Full review by Pannipannini
Aug 2, 2024
What an experience. 2 steep walks - 1st to the cable car and 2nd to the entrance by which point you appreciate the cold. Be prepared though it is proper cold in there, especially on your hands if you…Full review by 575helenc
Hi, everyone I have read in some blogs that photos & videoing is not allowed inside the caves. How strict is this rule and do the staff enforce it to the letter? What is the reason for this, as I won't be using a flash (unike flash photography fading frescoes in churches)? If this is fully enforced, I will not spend the money & be told not to film! Thank you for your answers, in anticipation, Steve Yeoh
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Hi Steve, Yes they do strictly enforce it. I was there just a couple of weeks ago and a guy at the end of our tour group decided to take photos and video when he was spotted by the tour …
Hi Steve, Yes they do strictly enforce it. I was there just a couple of weeks ago and a guy at the end of our tour group decided to take photos and video when he was spotted by the tour guide. He made it very clear you do not break this rule! Shame as there some amazing photo opportunities in there However, I can see the reasons why as it would hold up all the tours and there are several going on at the same time and you criss cross each other at times so I would imagine have potentially a hundred people or more all taking photos/video with flash would be very disruptive throughout the cave. Hope this helps. The Salt mines which are also very good does allow video and photos.
Can one use walking poles and take backpacks into the ice caves?
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Yes backpacks are used by most especially in summer to carry the warm clothing that you will definitely need. There are hand rails throughout most all of the cave and MANY steps so …
Yes backpacks are used by most especially in summer to carry the warm clothing that you will definitely need. There are hand rails throughout most all of the cave and MANY steps so imagine the poles would actually be a greater hinderance than an advantage. I would recommend you bring your own small flashlight though that proves to be very advantageous
Can a 5 year old handle this trip?! Or they have to go through these steps?
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Depends on your five year old. The hike up to the cave from the gondola is still steep and strenuous. It can get very hot in the summer. The path is loose gravel and slippery. I slipped …
Depends on your five year old. The hike up to the cave from the gondola is still steep and strenuous. It can get very hot in the summer. The path is loose gravel and slippery. I slipped and fell and gouged my knee. The stairs and path in the cave can get narrow and extremely steep. Pack warm clothes and hat and gloves. Every 4th or 5th tourist carries an open flame lamp. My 15 yo daughter accidentally bumped into the lamp held by the person next to her and burned a hole in her jacket. The ice caves are beautiful and my family loved every minute of the amazing experience. But, between the hiking, summer heat, and extreme cold, I would not have had the same experience if I had to worry about a child or anyone else in my party that had difficulty with the tour. Also, it can be dangerous if you have an overly energetic and rambunctious 5yo.
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