Eisriesenwelt es la cueva de hielo m\u00e1s grande del mundo, ubicada cerca de la ciudad de Werfen, en el estado austriaco de Salzburgo. Enclavada en la cordillera de Tennengebirge, en los Alpes, el sistema de cuevas se extiende por m\u00e1s de 42 kil\u00f3metros, aunque solo un kil\u00f3metro es accesible para los visitantes. Formada de forma natural durante miles de a\u00f1os, la cueva es famosa por sus espectaculares formaciones de hielo, que incluyen cascadas congeladas, estalagmitas de hielo y enormes c\u00e1maras de brillante hielo azul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Los visitantes suelen llegar al Eisriesenwelt en coche o transporte p\u00fablico, con un breve ascenso en telef\u00e9rico y una empinada subida hasta la entrada de la cueva. Desde Salzburgo, el trayecto dura aproximadamente 40 minutos por pintorescas carreteras alpinas, mientras que los autobuses regionales conectan Werfen con la cueva durante la temporada tur\u00edstica. El sendero hasta la entrada de la cueva ofrece vistas panor\u00e1micas de las monta\u00f1as circundantes y del valle de Salzach, lo que enriquece la experiencia incluso antes de entrar en la cueva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Desde el aparcamiento hay 20 minutos a pie hasta el telef\u00e9rico y otros 20 minutos desde la estaci\u00f3n superior hasta la entrada de la cueva; dentro, el recorrido sube y baja unos 1.400 escalones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2026 the cave is open daily from 1 May to 1 November, with tours between 9:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.; it is closed in winter. Guided tours last around 75 minutes and are required to ensure safety and preserve the delicate ice structures. The combined ticket for the cable car and the tour costs \u20ac45 for adults at the cash desk or \u20ac41 online, \u20ac32 or \u20ac30 for young people aged 15\u201318, and \u20ac24 or \u20ac22 for children aged 5\u201314. Online tickets come with a 30-minute arrival slot. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are strongly recommended, as temperatures inside the cave remain around 0 \u00b0C, regardless of the season, and photography is not allowed in the cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eisriesenwelt is famous not only for its sheer size but also for the ethereal beauty of its ice sculptures, which change and evolve with the seasons. The cave was first discovered in 1879 by the explorer Anton Posselt, and it has since become one of Austria\u2019s most iconic natural attractions. Its combination of geological significance, visual spectacle, and alpine setting draws tens of thousands of tourists each year, making it a highlight of any visit to the region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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