Hauptplatz 7
A-9135 Bad Eisenkappel
The cave is cool all year round, with constant temperatures of 8°C. It's best to bring a warm jacket or sweater. Sturdy footwear is also recommended, as the ground can be slippery. Please avoid flip-flops, as entry with them will be denied for safety reasons. Jackets and the mandatory helmet can also be rented on-site.
Unfortunately, the Obir Dripstone Caves are not accessible. There are narrow passages and many stairs, making it difficult for individuals with mobility impairments to access the caves.
Reservations are necessary because the number of participants is limited both in the shuttle bus and per tour. You can make a reservation by phone or online through the Obir Dripstone Caves website. Without a reservation, a visit cannot be guaranteed.
Please pick up your reserved ticket at the ticket office at least 15 minutes earlier, or your reservation will be forfeited!
If all spots are fully booked according to the online reservation system, it's worth giving us a call to inquire about available spots. Last-minute openings are often still available, and sometimes cancellations free up spots that can be booked by phone. These remaining spots and last-minute availabilities are not released for online reservation, so please inquire by phone.
Yes, photography is allowed at certain stations for private purposes, but please do so without a flash. The flash can damage the delicate formations and may blind other visitors. Please follow the instructions of the cave guide and avoid taking photos while walking. For commercial photography, prior approval is always required.
No, pets are not allowed in the cave.
Children aged 4 and above are allowed to participate in the tours. Younger children may struggle with the cooler temperatures, steep stairs, and dark areas in the cave. No exceptions are made to this rule!
The cave visit is moderately strenuous. There are about 600 steps to climb, and the total walking distance is approximately 1 km. Breaks are taken during the tour, and the time spent at each station is around 5-15 minutes.
Please note that all parking in the town center is in a short-term parking zone, making it unsuitable for a cave visit as the duration will exceed the allowed parking time.
However, there are several parking areas near the Obir Dripstone Caves visitor center. Look out for the parking symbols (Parking Area) as you drive into town. Helpful and detailed information can be found on the "Arrival and Parking" page.
The total visit lasts 3 hours (including the bus ride and the tour). The guided tour through the dripstone cave itself takes approximately 1.5 hours.
The Obir Dripstone Caves are generally open from April to October. They are closed during the winter months due to weather conditions.
Yes, there is the Cave Cafe "Höhlencafe" at the visitor center on the main square. There is also a café on the mountain where you can grab a bite to eat or have a drink before or after your tour. If you'd like to visit a restaurant or inn (there are several in our community), feel free to ask us on-site, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Yes, there are numerous daily connections to Bad Eisenkappel. You can find all the details on the Kärntner Linien website.
Yes, please contact us by phone for more information.
If you would like a tour in another language, we offer audio guides (for a fee). Currently, the following languages are available:
Please let us know at the ticket counter if you would like an audio guide.
No, eating and drinking are not allowed in the cave during the tour.
The humidity in the cave is 90%.
Yes, you can purchase many beautiful souvenirs, mementos of your visit, and our "Obir-Schmankalan" at the ticket office and in the café near the dripstone caves.
Yes, you can hike to the cave entrance. Here is a description of the route:
About 4 km before Bad Eisenkappel, on the left, there is a company site and a gravel lot under the road. You can park your car here. A road leads uphill on the right, where you will see no-entry signs (no access to the caves). Walk along this road, then take the hiking trail No. 622, which leads to the cave entrance at approximately 1078 meters above sea level.
A return trip by shuttle bus is possible.
PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION BY PHONE IN ADVANCE!
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