We have read these caves are spectacular. We are thinking about driving from Salzburg on a day trip. Has anyone been to the caves? Can we drive and buy tickets when we arrive? Thank you for any tips.
Posted by
Oberpfalz, Germany
1402 posts
Never been there, but found this on the Net:
http://www.eisriesenwelt.at/en/
Looks to be about an hour drive from Salzburg.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Yes, you can just buy tickets there. Note that there are many stairs inside the cave, described on the web site. I visited many years ago and am pretty sure I enjoyed it (but also had been ill right before, so I should not have attempted so many stairs at that time).
Posted by
OP
28 posts
Thank you very much. It is hard at times to determine what is best in advance. Your advice is appreciated
Posted by
St. Louis
5 posts
My husband I visited as a day trip from Salzburg. It was awesome. Definitely worth it. We booked it through a tour operator (cannot remember the name) but we were very happy with it. Wear good shoes - there is a fair amount of walking to the entrance of the caves and lots of steps in the caves. And, we had the best apple strudel on the way down (if you are into that kind of thing, which we are;)).
Posted by
OP
28 posts
Sounds great. Thanks
Posted by
Greeley, co, usa
2614 posts
I've been twice and if I get to Salzburg again I'd do it again. Dress warmly - I was cycling the first time and didn't have warm clothes with me!