WERFEN: WORLD´S LARGEST ICE CAVES
AND GOLLING WATERFALLS
Experience a miracle of nature! Visit the world of ice giants, the largest ice caves in the world on this 6 hour private tour. One of the true wonders of the earth, the Werfen Ice Caves are a wondrous underground world of natural ice sculptures and formations. Discover a world of natural beauty. High above the village of Werfen, amid the magnificent mountain world of the Tennengebirge mountain range, we find the entrance to the world’s biggest explored labyrinth of ice caves.
Explore the panoramic view of Salzburg’s giant ice caves in Werfen on this truly unique journey. On our way back to Salzburg, we will stop near the fascinating late gothic pilgrimage church of St. Nikolaus, to visit the beautiful Golling waterfalls, which plunge 75 metres down two giant steps and into the valley below. The thunderous Golling falls are one of the province’s most attractive and romantic natural monuments.
UP TO 8 PASSENGERS |
€ 540,- |
Meet your private guide at your Salzburg hotel and get comfortable in a luxury minivan for a 1-hour drive south through the Salzach Valley and the Alps (Tennengebirge). On our way up to the ice caves, we will stop to admire Hohenwerfen Castle, an iconic hilltop castle used as a backdrop in many films. After we get our tickets for the ice caves (not included in price), your guide will walk with you for around 20 minutes to the cable car.
After a breathtaking 3 minute cable car ride, we will walk for another 20 minutes whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains framing the entrance of the Werfen Ice Caves. The vast underground labyrinth of icy caverns extends for more than 26 miles (42 km) through the heart of Hochkogel mountain. As this is a private tour, you can adapt the pace to your liking.
After experiencing this breathtaking natural wonder, journey on to Golling, where we will stop near the fascinating late gothic pilgrimage church of St. Nikolaus. From there, we continue on to the beautiful Golling waterfalls, which plunge 75 metres down two giant steps and in to the valley below.
The thunderous Golling falls are one of the province’s most attractive and romantic natural monuments.
Preparations for your visit:
Heavy or sport shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Even in summer the temperature in the ice cave is usually below freezing. Lamps are handed out at the entrance to the cave, and during the tour additional magnesium lighting highlights the ice sculptures to great effect. The cave itself is a national monument and may only be entered by authorized guides.
Health and Fitness:
Visitors have to walk uphill for 20 minutes twice before getting to the entrance of the ice cave. In the cave you will have to climb 134 meters, which is equivalent to climbing the stairs in a high block of flats. Each individual must decide for himself whether he is physically capable or not. The beauty and breathtaking dimensions of the cave provide plenty of reward for the effort! Although the speed of the guided tour is tailored to the group, we advise those with serious walking difficulties or heart circulation problems not to visit the caves.
Children:
Parents must decide themselves whether the relatively long walk and cold temperatures are suitable for young children. Experience has taught us, that it is not suitable for many children up to the age of 4-5. If children accompany the group, they should be wearing warm clothing, as well as gloves and a hat.
UP TO 8 PASSENGERS |
€ 540,- |