Ice Caves Austria Salzburg

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Sep 10, 2024
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
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Hey,what do I need to bring (as in food and clothes) to this ice cave? Thank you!
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Warm clothes including gloves and hats as it's cold inside and the walk up to the cave is quite exposed. Comfortable shoes that grip well on the slippery surface. Food and drink to …
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Warm clothes including gloves and hats as it's cold inside and the walk up to the cave is quite exposed. Comfortable shoes that grip well on the slippery surface. Food and drink to eat on the way up and down although I think there is a café at the entrance.
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Hi, everyone I have read in some blogs that photos & videoing is not allowed inside the caves. How strict is this rule and do …
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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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You are not allowed to take pictures inside the cave.
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Can one use walking poles and take backpacks into the ice caves?
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Walking poles may help with the climb up to the cave but will be virtually useless inside. There are many steps and metal hand rails that are ice cold so bring gloves. Yes you can bring a …
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Walking poles may help with the climb up to the cave but will be virtually useless inside. There are many steps and metal hand rails that are ice cold so bring gloves. Yes you can bring a backpack. Almost everyone does.
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Can a 5 year old handle this trip?! Or they have to go through these steps?
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I dont think there is an age limit for this but: there is a lot of walking, the cable car ride, and lots of stairs in a dark and very cold cave. The tour is 70 minutes long - mostly in the dark. …
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I dont think there is an age limit for this but: there is a lot of walking, the cable car ride, and lots of stairs in a dark and very cold cave. The tour is 70 minutes long - mostly in the dark. Personally I wouldn't bring someone that young or take the chance. You know your kid better than anyone...
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