--- title: Dachstein Ice Cave url: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400756/dachstein-giant-ice-cave.html" description: The Dachstein Ice Cave offers spectacular Ice sculpures at the Krippenstein in Obertraun next to Hallstatt in the holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut. date: 2012-06-14 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Dachstein Ice Cave Dachstein Giant Ice Cave ========================== Obertraun, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204352/8F9BF0550D60CE5B962FEEF043DC7B197EDD25560DCA5DF06285518F59619B39/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-in-obertraun.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204353/3EC523F3079350B85EBFEE5D8E388CBB077E30C91EB5B37B276E25E311911CCC/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204354/B44969A6C76D1AC2807446CFBCFAF0F5A97AAF36ED1D4E4A6AB0336B350070B2/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Tourismus AG/Manfred Schöpf Close copyright [ ![Explore an exciting guided tour trough the giant ice cave on the Krippenstein in Obertraun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204352/8F9BF0550D60CE5B962FEEF043DC7B197EDD25560DCA5DF06285518F59619B39/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-in-obertraun.jpg "© Dachstein Tourismus AG/Manfred Schöpf") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204352/8F9BF0550D60CE5B962FEEF043DC7B197EDD25560DCA5DF06285518F59619B39/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-in-obertraun.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Tourismus AG/Manfred Schöpf Close copyright [ ![Explore the giant ice cave in Obertraun at foot of Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204353/3EC523F3079350B85EBFEE5D8E388CBB077E30C91EB5B37B276E25E311911CCC/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg "© Dachstein Tourismus AG/Manfred Schöpf") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204353/3EC523F3079350B85EBFEE5D8E388CBB077E30C91EB5B37B276E25E311911CCC/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Seilbahnholding Close copyright [ ![Concert on ice in the giant ice cave in Obertraun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204354/B44969A6C76D1AC2807446CFBCFAF0F5A97AAF36ED1D4E4A6AB0336B350070B2/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg "© Seilbahnholding") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204354/B44969A6C76D1AC2807446CFBCFAF0F5A97AAF36ED1D4E4A6AB0336B350070B2/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Seilbahnholding Close copyright [ ![Here you can see the ice chapel of the giant ice cave in Obertraun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204355/9E51C76EBCD26521BA5D1DBDB957BD629855EC374AFC0BC810B56FB0C49A4DB3/eiskapelle-in-der-dachstein-rieseneishoehle.jpg "© Seilbahnholding") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204355/9E51C76EBCD26521BA5D1DBDB957BD629855EC374AFC0BC810B56FB0C49A4DB3/eiskapelle-in-der-dachstein-rieseneishoehle.jpg) © Open copyright © Seilbahnholding Close copyright [ ![In the giant ice cave it is up to -2°C and don't forget to bring a jacket and long trousers.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204356/4C2CFB5EE2C3F87D8D980D998F74AF10EBDD84A24E2C05B4AE1ACD934A83EA93/der-parsivaldom-in-der-dachstein-rieseneishoehle.jpg "© Seilbahnholding") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204356/4C2CFB5EE2C3F87D8D980D998F74AF10EBDD84A24E2C05B4AE1ACD934A83EA93/der-parsivaldom-in-der-dachstein-rieseneishoehle.jpg) © Open copyright © Dachstein Tourismus AG / Foto Hofer Close copyright [ ![Guided tour trough the giant ice cave in Obertraun at foot of Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204357/6BF58434B059FA661C5D297D36D614BA6C116C76CAE19D62DD37BFEC23A02AF8/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg "© Dachstein Tourismus AG / Foto Hofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204357/6BF58434B059FA661C5D297D36D614BA6C116C76CAE19D62DD37BFEC23A02AF8/dachstein-rieseneishoehle-am-krippenstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Dachstein Höhlenwelt, Winkl 34 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dachstein%20H%C3%B6hlenwelt%2C%20Winkl%2034%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dachstein%20H%C3%B6hlenwelt%2C%20Winkl%2034%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.53496468952136&lon=13.718630075454724&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Dachstein Giant Ice Cave in Obertraun on foot of the Krippenstein** In another world ---------------- The **ice palaces in the Dachstein** are among the greatest natural wonders of the Alps. People from all over the world come to see the **subterranean ice landscape** in the Dachstein. Mighty cave glaciers, icebergs and ice chapels are a welcome contrast to the outside world on hot summer days. On cool rainy days, the caves are a safe haven for people and animals - just as they were thousands of years ago. Caves are like ancient documents engraved with the changes of the earth. The cave guide will tell you about the **secrets of the earth's history** that scientists have been able to unravel here. The cave museum in [**Obertraun**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/obertraun.html) can be visited free of charge during opening hours. **NEW: Guided tours in 7 foreign languages at Dachstein Krippenstein in the Giant Ice Cave with the free audio guide 'Hearonymus' for your smartphone.** [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour on the Dachstein Krippenstein...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=105&startactions=lookat(-102.52,7.95,127.86,0,0);) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Dachstein Giant Ice Cave** Dachstein Höhlenwelt, Winkl 34 4831 Obertraun Phone [ +43 50 140 ](tel:+4350140) E-Mail [info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com](#mailto) Web [dachstein-salzkammergut.com](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com "New window") https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut/) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut/) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKYyYYYAtw0H54qYZ_IXq8Q) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertraun)--- **Contact person** Dachstein Tourismus AG Dachstein Höhlenwelt, Winkl 34 4831 Obertraun Phone [ +43 50 140 ](tel:+4350140) E-Mail [info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com](#mailto) Web [dachstein-salzkammergut.com](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Dachstein Tourismus AG Dachstein Tourismus AG AT-4831 Obertraun UID: ATU22872602 Vertretungsverhältnisse: Rupert Schiefer --- **We speak the following languages** German English French Italian [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Dachstein Giant Ice Cave - Opening hours: 01.05.2026 - 01.11.2026 [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com)** **Dachstein Giant Ice:** Guided tours run daily during summer operation times. The meeting point for the cave tours is directly in-front of the cave entrance. We recommend planning the mountain ascent 30 minutes before the last guided tour take part. **IMPORTANT**! Please register for the guided cave tour at the cave ticket counter in the middle station Schönbergalm. Here you receive the exact time of your guided tour. - opened daily [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** ****from Salzburg:**** Exit Thalgau via federal road B158 towards Bad Ischl, in Bad Ischl drive onto Salzkammergut Street B145 towards Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left through Hallstatt to Obertraun **from Linz:** Exit Regau via federal road Salzkammergut street B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left through Hallstatt to Obertraun **from Vienna/Graz:** Exit Liezen via federal road B320, in Trautenfels drive onto Salzkammergut street B145 towards Bad Aussee, turn onto Koppen street to Obertraun **from Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit "Eben im Pongau", via B166 Pass Gschütt federal road through Gosau, at the Gosaumühle junction turn right through Hallstatt to Obertraun **by train** **Attnang-Puchheim – Stainach-Irdning lines** arriving at "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen” **by bus** bus 542/543 stops Obertraun Bahnhof/Feriendorf, Traunbrücke, Jugendherberge, Bundessportzentrum, Dachsteinseilbahn Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at **** (train) and **** (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 300 - Parking area for disabled: 5 - Bus parking space: 10 **Parking fees**no fees [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility - Food and drink available **Service**- Shop - Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Tickets can be purchased directly at the valley station of the cable car. All price information: **[www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/de/tickets-angebote/tickets-sommer/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** **Payment methods** Cash payment **Debit and credit cards** American Express ATM card Diners Club Mastercard Visa **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children Up and down the mountain by cable car + guided tour in the cave: EUR 15.50 - Families **Discounts (Memberships)**- Salzkammergut Sommer-Card Normal price / special price Ascent and descent TS I + admission/guided tour of the giant ice cave and mammoth cave EUR 49.90 / EUR 46.00 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn **Other special suitabilities** Families [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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