Natur Eis Palast
A natural ice cave inside the Hintertux Glacier, with ice stalactites and an ice lake, and kayaking on the lake in summer.
The ice cave sits at about 3,200 meters on the glacier, next to the Tuxer Fernerhaus station. Locals discovered it in 1997, and its crevasses extend about 30 meters beneath the ice. The roughly one-hour guided tour descends icy steps past glistening ice pillars, stalactites, and an underground ice lake. Some tours offer kayaking on the ice lake or under-ice swimming, which must be booked in advance. You must first buy a glacier cable car ticket before paying for the tour. Tours run several times a day and the cave is open in both summer and winter. The temperature inside is around 0°C, and the floor is slippery, so wear non-slip shoes and a warm jacket.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:30–15:30, multiple tours (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Hintertux Glacier
- Spannagel Cave
- Olpererhütte
- Schlegeis Reservoir
- Hintertux Waterfalls
- Ginzling & Zillertal Alps Nature Park
- Penken & Harakiri Slope
- Ahorn