The first cracks and crevices in the limestone rock near the Austrian town of Tenneck were formed as long as 100 million years ago. Chemical dissolution processes and water erosion caused them to expand further and further over thousands
The special feature of the cave system in the Tennengebirge mountain range is encapsulated in the name ‘Eisriesenwelt Werfen’: giant ice sculptures, formed by nature, tower up to the cave ceiling. They are created when cold air flows through chimney Once inside, the water freezes, creating surreal ice formations. Visitors can see these formations during the warmer months of the year on a guided tour.
To reach the caves, you have to take a cable car or climb an alpine trail.
Website: https://www.eisriesenwelt.at/
Photo: Impressive sight: the interior of the ice cave. Credits: Eisriesenwelt Werfen/Friggas Schleier.
