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Werfen (Eisriesenwelt & Hohenwerfen)

The World's Largest Ice Cave and a Clifftop Castle

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1 dayIdeal stay₹9,050From / night₹2,980Food / day₹4,050Entry

A small town in the Salzach valley, 40 minutes south of Salzburg by train, below two sights: the Eisriesenwelt, the largest ice cave in the world, high in the Tennengebirge (a steep walk, a lift and hundreds of steps inside at about 0 °C, with carbide lamps), and Hohenwerfen castle with its falconry show. Both are open only from about May to October. A long half day from Salzburg, often on the way to Zell am See or Bad Gastein.

Highlights

  • Eisriesenwelt ice halls by carbide lamp
  • Hohenwerfen castle and its birds-of-prey show
  • The Salzach valley from the cave path
  • Liechtensteinklamm gorge nearby

Things to do

  • Eisriesenwelt ice cave: walk, lift and the guided tour insideMay–OctMorning · 4h 30m
  • Hohenwerfen castle and the falconry showMay–OctAfternoon · 2h 30m
  • Liechtensteinklamm gorge walkMay–OctAfternoon · 2h

Tours & tickets

When to go

Best time: May – October

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Ice Cave and Castle Closed

The Eisriesenwelt ice cave and Hohenwerfen castle are open only from about May to late October. In winter there is nothing to visit at Werfen; see Salzburg instead.