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Eisriesenwelt: Experience the World's Largest Ice Caves

Step into a frozen wonderland at Eisriesenwelt, the world's largest ice cave system located in Werfen, Austria. Embark on a breathtaking adventure through spectacular ice sculptures, massive frozen waterfalls, and crystalline formations that defy imagination. Our guided sightseeing tours offer an immersive nature experience, perfect for adventurers seeking the ultimate Alpine thrill. Whether you are exploring the historical depths or marveling at the incredible natural architecture, these cave tours provide a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Book your private tour today to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of this UNESCO-worthy natural wonder!

4.67/5 avg ratingFrom $753 per personPrivate tours included6 amazing tour options

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Tour Price

Tour Price

$764–$1,014 typical

Median price is $841

Rating

Rating

4.67/5 stars

Based on 54 pooled reviews

Tour Length

Tour Length

6–8.5 hours typical

Median duration is 6 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

100% Private Tours

All 6 available options are private

Key Features

Key Features

Adventure & Nature

83% offer free cancellation

Languages

Languages

6 languages available

EN, ES, PT, DE, IT, and FR

8 Products

Ice Caves, Waterfalls, and Salt Mines Private Tour from Salzburg

Ice Caves, Waterfalls, and Salt Mines Private Tour from Salzburg

9 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.96 (23 reviews)
88.68%
11.32%
excellenthighly recommendBest tour guide ever
Viator
$1,013
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Ice Caves, Waterfalls, and Salt Mines Private Tour from Salzburg
Summary

On this 9-hour day tour, you will enjoy 3 highlights. You will start your day with your private, local guide, and visit to the world’s largest ice caves, the Eisriesenwelt in Werfen. After experiencing this breathtaking natural wonder, your journey will lead you to the Golling waterfalls. In your pr...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
  • Eisriesenwelt
  • Gollinger Wasserfall
  • Salzwelten Salzburg
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall from Salzburg

Private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall from Salzburg

6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.93 (15 reviews)
74.49%
25.51%
amazinganother hard uphill walka lot of fun
Viator
$740
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Private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall from Salzburg
Summary

Experience a miracle of nature visit the World of Ice Giants the largest Ice Caves in the world. One of the true wonders on 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, am...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees
Itinerary
  • Salzburg Private Tours
  • Eisriesenwelt
  • Gollinger Wasserfall
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves and Golling Waterfalls Tour

Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves and Golling Waterfalls Tour

6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.78 (9 reviews)
64.58%
35.42%
amazingGreat experienceBe warned there are over 1000 steps once your inside the cave
Viator
$740
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Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves and Golling Waterfalls Tour
Summary

Experience a miracle of nature visit the World of Ice Giants the largest Ice Caves in the world. One of the true wonders on 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, am...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fees
Itinerary
  • Salzburg Private Tours
  • Eisriesenwelt
  • Gollinger Wasserfall
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Comfortable shoes and warm clothes for the cave, Children under the age of 12 or shorter than 150 cm must be seated in a chid seat. Please inform us if you are traveling with children.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Tour to world's biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg

Private Tour to world's biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.75 (4 reviews)
77.78%
22.22%
Greatawesome tour guidebreathtaking
Viator
$968
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Private Tour to world's biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg
Summary

A private day for your own group only, with a local driver-guide who picks you up at your Salzburg hotel. Two options: 6-hour option: Eisriesenwelt ice caves only. The cave runs 42 km into the Tennengebirge mountains, and its first kilometre is filled with ice. You walk it by lamplight with a cave ...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off from any Salzburg location
  • Transportation in Air-Conditioned Premium Vehicle
  • Expert local driver-guide whose family stories span generations of Austrian life
Exclusions
  • Lunch and dining expenses (we recommend the best local spots)
Itinerary
  • Be special Tours
  • Fortress Hohenwerfen
  • Eisriesenwelt
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness, Bring a warm jacket and sturdy shoes: the ice cave stays around 0 degrees even in summer., The cave tour has about 1,400 steps up and back down, lit by hand lamps., Getting to the cave means about 40 minutes of uphill walking in total (to the cable car and from its top station). The 6-hour option is the ice caves only; Hohenwerfen Fortress is part of the 8-hour option.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Tour: Werfen Ice Caves Adventure from Salzburg

Private Tour: Werfen Ice Caves Adventure from Salzburg

6 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
3.67 (3 reviews)
75%
25%
Wonderful guidebeautiful views
Viator
$1,025
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Private Tour: Werfen Ice Caves Adventure from Salzburg
Summary

Join a private guide to explore the largest ice caves in the world, the Werfen Ice Caves (Eisriesenwelt), on this private tour from Salzburg. Travel by luxury minivan through the Salzach Valley to the idyllic village of Werfen, crowned by Hohenwerfen Castle, and step inside the Werfen Ice Caves on a...

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Itinerary
  • Eisriesenwelt
  • Fortress Hohenwerfen
  • Salzburg Panorama Tours
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, You will need walking shoes, warm clothes and should be prepared for uphill walking. The climb to the ice caves is 440 feet (134 meters), and requires a moderate level of fitness/ability, Please advise hotel details at time of booking; otherwise the tour departs from the bus terminal at Mirabellplatz in front of St Andrew's Church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From Salzburg: Private Werfen Ice Caves & Hohenwerfen Castle Tour

From Salzburg: Private Werfen Ice Caves & Hohenwerfen Castle Tour

Private tourEco-Friendly
0
Headout
$347
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From Salzburg: Private Werfen Ice Caves & Hohenwerfen Castle Tour
Summary

Leave Salzburg's planning and driving to a private AC vehicle with hotel pickup for a full-day round-trip through the Salzach Valley to Werfen. A multilingual driver handles navigation while your Eisriesenwelt and Hohenwerfen Castle entries, bottled water and local taxes are included. At Eisriesenwe...

Inclusions
  • - Eisriesenwelt admission, mountain shuttle and cable car
  • - Hohenwerfen Castle admission when open
  • - Private air-conditioned vehicle with English, German or Arabic-speaking driver
  • - Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off
  • - Scenic stop at Golling Waterfall
  • - Bottled water
  • - Umbrellas and child seat on request
  • - Parking, tolls and taxes
Exclusions
  • - Food and drinks
  • - Gratuities
  • - Personal expenses
Private Tour: Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves|Austria

Private Tour: Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves|Austria

Private tour
0
KKday
$730
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Private Tour: Werfen World's Largest Ice Caves|Austria
Summary

Experience a miracle of nature visit the World of Ice Giants the largest Ice Caves in the world. One of the true wonders on earth. The Werfen Ice Caves are a wondrous underground world of natural ice sculptures and formations.

Private Day Tour Werfen Castle and Ice Caves from Salzburg

Private Day Tour Werfen Castle and Ice Caves from Salzburg

7 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
Viator
$524
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Private Day Tour Werfen Castle and Ice Caves from Salzburg
Summary

Discover two of Austria’s most spectacular attractions on this private day trip from Salzburg. Travel through the beautiful Salzach Valley to Eisriesenwelt, the world’s largest ice cave, where you can admire incredible ice formations hidden deep inside the mountain. Continue with a short drive to th...

Inclusions
  • From beginning May until end of October
Exclusions
  • Closed from beginning of November until end of April
Itinerary
  • Salzburg
  • Eisriesenwelt
  • Werfen
  • Salzburg
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Werfen Ice Caves (Eisriesenwelt).

Hohenwerfen Fortress (Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen)
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Hohenwerfen Fortress (Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen)

2.2 km away • from $440

Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
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Hallein Salt Mine (Salzwelten Hallein)
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Hallein Salt Mine (Salzwelten Hallein)

20 km away • from $79

Salzburg Zoo
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Salzburg Zoo

30 km away • from $40

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Yes, booking ahead is highly recommended. Among the options we compare, 50% are flagged as likely to sell out, so securing your spot early helps ensure availability for your preferred date.

The options available across booking platforms are exclusively private experiences. 100% of the tours we compare are private tours, making them ideal for groups seeking a more tailored experience.

Prices for these experiences vary depending on the specific package, but the typical spread is between $760–$1,054. Most options fall within a median range of around $840.

You should plan for a significant portion of your day. Most tours have a duration of 6–8.5 hours, with a median length of about 6 hours.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.67★ based on 53 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Visitors frequently describe the experience as spectacular, incredible, and very impressive.

To accommodate international travellers, the tours we compare are offered in 6 different languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and French.

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