Posted on Wed, 11-Sep-2024Wed, 25-Sep-2024 by pamEisriesenwelt Ice Cave – Austria – Alps 6 We headed high above the morning clouds on a beautiful day. Breathtaking! Looking down on the valley of the Salzach river and the town of Werfen, Austria. We have hiked up, then taken a steep Gondola ride – still a bit more climbing to reach the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave. Heading into the World’s Largest Ice Cave! A first for us. There is still a lot more climbing once inside – we carry gas lanterns to light the way. Ice formations! Some with special added lights at key locations. Scenic! Artistic! Mesmerizing — nature at it’s finest! Here is more geology science – After an hour and half or so, it is time to exit this special ice wonderland. To the historic Dr Oedl Schutzhaus restaurant at the top of the gondola. We enjoyed a delicious hot bowl of goulash soup. With the same view as the birds.