The 6 Best Ice Cave Tours in Austria

Private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall from Salzburg - What the private format changes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel privately from Salzburg to the Werfen Ice Cave, the world’s largest explored ice-cave system, then stop at 75-meter Golling Waterfall. Your guide and driver handle the route, pickup, and return. Expect a steep 40-minute approach, a tram ride, and roughly 700 to 1,000 steps inside the cave, so warm clothes and strong fitness matter.

“This was one of the best tours I have taken. Yes, it is difficult and many steps to take. But it is well worth it. Our guide was exceptional and that made the tour even better. Our driver was right on time and made sure we we’re taken care of. The weather started out rainy and overcast. After the tour the sun was out and he stopped several times so that we could take photos. I would highly recommend this tour. By the way I am 78 and made it.”

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Werfen World’s Largest Ice Caves and Golling Waterfalls Tour

2.Werfen World’s Largest Ice Caves and Golling Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Salzburg by private minivan to the Werfen Ice Caves, where natural ice formations fill the world’s largest explored ice-cave system. Your driver-guide handles the road and local guidance, with a stop at Golling Waterfall on the way back. Expect mountain scenery, many steps, cold conditions, and entrance fees paid separately.

“More strenuous than expected but really neat! Lots of uphill and downhill walking. Be prepared. Dress warm and slippery walking so good shoes recommended”

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Hallstatt & Ice Cave & 5 fingers Private Trip From Salzburg

3.Hallstatt & Ice Cave & 5 fingers Private Trip From Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews

Travel privately from Salzburg with an English- or German-speaking driver, such as Mido, to the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, the 5 Fingers platform, and Hallstatt. Expect an 8-hour day, hotel pickup, bottled water, and flexible guidance. Admission costs extra, and reaching the cave requires a cable car followed by a 15 to 20-minute hike.

“Great and fun! Kudos to our guide, Mido for the excellent service!”

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Private Tour: Werfen World’s Largest Ice Caves

4.Private Tour: Werfen World’s Largest Ice Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours

Travel from Salzburg in a private minivan with a local guide such as Luciano or Michael. Walk to the cable car, enter Werfen’s cold 42-kilometer ice-cave system, then visit Hohenwerfen Castle and Golling Waterfalls. The tour lasts six hours, but cave tickets and other entrance fees cost extra.

“Our driver arrived early, which was great, he was very patient with photo shoots. The ice caves are lovely as was the waterfall, we also had a bonus visit to the sound of music trail mountain location overlooking the beautiful fortress. The private tour is very expensive, especially as it doesn’t include the entrance fees for the ice cave and waterfall, but a luxury of having your own guide and transport”

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Werfen Ice Caves Private Tour

5.Werfen Ice Caves Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 6 hours

Travel privately from Salzburg to Werfen with a guide such as Peter or Sonja, then choose the world’s largest ice cave or 900-year-old Hohenwerfen Castle. The cave visit includes a gondola ride, a steep walk, and about 70 minutes underground at 4°C. Hotel pickup is included, but admission costs extra.

“Peter, our guide and driver, was very knowledgeable and funny. We like him very much.”

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

6.Private Tour to world’s biggest Ice Caves & Werfen from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Salzburg to Burg Hohenwerfen and, in May or October, Eisriesenwelt. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, timing, and mountain roads, while you enjoy a premium vehicle and hotel pickup. Peter is one guide praised for clear English, local stories, and smooth planning. Expect steep walking and 1,400 cave stairs.

“We had a Great time, our tour guide was friendly, fluent in English and easy to understand and very informative. He knew exactly where we needed to be and when . Made the day very easy for us to enjoy.”

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The 6 Best Ice Cave Tours in Austria

Private Werfen Ice Cave and Golling Waterfall from Salzburg

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Hallstatt & Ice Cave & 5 fingers Private Trip From Salzburg

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Private Tour: Werfen World’s Largest Ice Caves

4.Private Tour: Werfen World’s Largest Ice Caves

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

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