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ICE CAVES + HOHENWERFEN FORTRESS TOUR from SALZBURG
Werfen Ice Caves Sculptures
Werfen
Werfen Castle
Werfen Ice Caves Mountain
Werfen Ice Caves Cable Car Station
Werfen Ice Caves Inside
Hiking Path to Werfen Ice Caves
Top of Werfen
Burg Werfen
Eis Riesenwelt
Werfen Ice Caves Shop
Werfen Mountains Range
Werfen Village View
Description
Highlights
In olden days Hohenwerfen Fortress had the status of a strategic bulwark. The historic Falconry Center and the falcons add now a very special air to the imposing complex which is often used as a movie location. Inside the mountain is the largest system of ice caves in the world, the Eisriesenwelt. The tour is a unique experience in all respects. A STRATEGIC BULWARK – FALCONS IN THE AIR AND THE LARGEST SYSTEM OF ICE CAVES IN THE WORLD.
Important Info
Please notice that within the ice caves you will have to go up and down 134 m. The temperature is below freezing so proper shoes, including warm clothes and gloves are necessary. Persons with walking difficulties or heart-circulation-problems are asked not to enter the caves. It is also not suitable for children under approx. 4 years.
Inclusions:
- Free Salzburg city/hotel pick-up
- Drop off near Mirabell garden
- Knowledgeable chauffeur guides
- Tour flexibility upon request
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Tips for guide (up to you)
Schedule
Tour schedule & availability
| 01st May to 26th October | |
|---|---|
| Tour Start | 08:00 am |
| Duration | 08 hours (approx.) |
Important Info a) Additional hours if possible upon request. Extra hours Euro 95,00/h
b) Some of the tours cross the border Austria/Germany. Please take the passport with you, it could be checked.
c) Please inform us in case you want to take a baby with you (necessary for the proper child seat).
Hohenwerfen Fortress
In the south of Salzburg, high above the valley of the Salzach River, the majestic fortress Hohenwerfen (dating back to the 11th century) will provide you the great view far into the valley which in olden days gave it the status of a strategic bulwark. Because of its beauty and the extraordinary location this fortress was used as a set for many movies (f.e. Where Eagles Dare). Used as a prison for many centuries with famous captives, it also harbored a training camp for the Austrian Police (until 1987). Today it houses weapons, various special exhibitions, the first Austrian Falconry Museum (a historic Falconry Center with daily flight demonstrations), and, of course, a tavern.
Icecaves
Officially discovered in 1879 (the first two hundred meters) the main explorations from 1920 on revealed a cave system over 40 km in length, which soon attracted the first tourists. At present the grandeur of Eisriesenwelt is one of the top destinations for sightseeing in Salzburg country. With its huge halls, narrow accesses, icy sculptures of gigantic size, small ice curtains, corridors, crevices and light effects; the ice caves are unique in all respects.
As the temperature almost the whole year is below freezing, proper shoes, including warm clothes and gloves are necessary. Please also notice that within the ice caves you have to go up and down 134 m. Of course, the tour guides are considerate of tour members and reasonable pace. The experience of this miracle of nature will reward the effort; however, persons with serious walking difficulties or heart-circulation-problems are asked not to enter the caves. It is also not suitable for children under approx. 4 years.
If you want to experience a miracle of nature, breathe the air of adventure or immerse yourself in history – this tour will provide it.
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