Interesting caves, BUT lot of walking involved. From car park to ticket office 20 minutes uphill; from ticket office to cable car 20 minutes uphill; from cable at to cave mouth 20 minutes uphill. Some sections are steep. Then once in the cave itself, you climb 700 steps on the way up and 700 on the way down. So this attraction is not for the infirm or unfit. Once inside, the cave is pretty interesting and you marvel at how the original climbers managed to explore it, given the constraints of clothing and equipment of the time. The ice formations are interesting and the guided commentary is interesting, too. The guides (English and German speakers) walk at a moderate pace, with numerous stops to explain the cave’s features (and enable you to catch your breath).

An amazing visit with Max as an excellent guide. Wrap up warm as it’s obviously cold but lots of steps take you a mile inside. High recommended. Also worth treating yourself to coffee and strudel at the top of the gondola. Best coffee we’ve had on our travels was here!

Most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. An absolute stunning ice cave, mind blowing. Separate guided groups for English and German speaking, friendly knowledgeable entertaining guide. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Worth every penny. Wrap up warm and big uphill walk and steep stairs inside the cave. If you can manage all that it’s an absolute must.

My two children (11 and 13) and I visited the ice caves on July 1. It was a great experience! The hike up to the cave entrance is strenuous, and perhaps not suitable for younger children, or people in poor physical condition. I found the gondola to be quite frightening due to the seemingly near vertical assent. However, most people found it thrilling. Yes, it is dark in the ice caves, but that added to the excitement. We really enjoyed the whole experience. I would recommend that you bring a pair of gloves (the rails are freezing, and you need to use them to ascend and descend inside the caves) and your own light to use inside the cave. The open-flame lanterns are not very useful, although they are cute and old-fashioned. The entrance to the caves state that no photos or videos are allowed, but in practice this is not the case. We were encouraged to take photos.

We are so glad to have headed out of the city to catch a tour of the ice caves. Prior to going, we had no idea this place was the world’s largest ice cave. It is a total of 42km, but the tour only takes you about 1km in, which is where the most beautiful formations are. Be sure to dress warm, as it is below freezing inside. And wear sturdy shoes as not only do you climb the mountain to get to the caves, you also climb 700+ steps inside. But it is well worth it!!

The ice caves are incredible and definitely worth a trip. Although the actual tour only takes 70 mins, it takes a long time to walk to the cable car and from there to the actual caves, so make sure you allow time for this. There is a lot of uphill walking involved; you need to be relatively fit to do this and definitely need walking boots or trainers. The tour guide was really good. The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular.

This was an incredible experience. I would advise pre-booking during peak holiday seasons. There is a steady walk uphill to the cable car, followed by another steady walk. Beware that the refreshment stops were shut when we were on our way back down, (our admission time was 1430-1500). As it says it was pretty cold inside, so take a backpack with some layers. They provide lanterns, but not for everyone - one man in our group took his own head torch which is quite a good idea.

We visited Eisriesenwelt with kids (around 7), and it was amazing! The journey included a cable car ride and beautiful mountain views. Inside the cave, the ice formations were stunning and the guide's stories kept everyone fascinated. Our kids loved exploring the icy world, and the whole family had a blast. Remember to dress warmly and wear good shoes. A fantastic family adventure!

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 have to carry one of the lamps. Definitely recommend

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 told…it helps to be prepared in terms of equipment. First, the two 20 minute climbs are challenging. Have good shoes, sun protection. For the cave, don’t be cavalier…it’s cold. Gloves, hat, warm jacket, long pants are needed. No joke. We go hiking in the winter…You’ll be spending 70-80 minutes in the cave at a temp of 0 degrees Celsius or below. And to climb 700 steps you have to be somewhat fit - it’s a commitment, because you can’t go at your own pace. You have to keep up with the group. And yes, you can take photos at certain spots when the group stops. (What they don’t want is people not watching their feet in the dark or looking at their phones/taking photos and getting hurt or slowing the group down.) Also, if you’re thinking you’d like to save money by climbing 90+ minutes up from the start of the visitors center…be warned is a treacherous climb, on pretty much a skinny gravel path with straight drops (no railings). People with little kids: there are railings on the paths up but they are NO protection for a kid who doesn’t follow directions. Any kid smaller than 6 can easily fit under the wooden plank and fall 1000+ meters. People afraid of heights: this isn’t for you. The gondola/lift to the top may be 3 minutes but it goes up a sick amount of elevation. And the public walkways are the same kind of drops. Respect nature: don’t throw your trash in the cave. For real…The staff there spend 2 hours a day just picking up garbage. One note to Eisriesenwelt management: please put chain linked or wire fencing on the wooden railings that accompany the pathways to the top. The current “fencing” just isn’t safe for small children. It’s a good long term investment in safety.