World of Ice Giants, Werfen

Visit to the World of Ice Giants in the Tennengebirge near Werfen

The World of Ice Giants in Werfen is the biggest ice cave on Earth.  Definitely a different way to experience the mountains.  Discover the wonders of an icy labyrinth.  You will see ice palaces of crystalline beauty, be drawn into an icy, wintry wonderland even on hot summer’s days.  You catch your first glimpse of the mighty entrance to the ice caves - 20 meters in width and 18 m tall – while still quite some distance away.  The entire cave system extends out for more than 42 km, the first approx. 1 km-long segment of which features giant ice formations.  This is also the part of the cave that is accessible to the public on guided tours.  The average temperature in the interior of Werfen’s ice cave is about 0° C during the summer months.

Season - Times for Werfen’s “World of Ice Giants”:
May 30 – about October 26, daily from 9:30 until 3:30
July-August 9:30 until 4:30

Prices 2008: Adults Euro 8,-, Children Euro 4,-,
                     Bus fare: Adults Euro 9,-, Children Euro 4,50
                     Cable car: Adults Euro 10,- Children Euro 5,-