Spannagel Cave
Spannagelhöhle
One of the highest show caves in Europe, hidden within marble rock layers beneath the Hintertux Glacier.
The cave entrance is inside the Spannagel Hut at about 2,500 meters. Take the glacier cable car to the middle station, then walk a few minutes. About 12 km of the cave system has been explored, and the guided route is about 500 meters long, showing streamlined rock walls and stalactites carved by glacial meltwater through layers of marble. The tour takes about 50 minutes. The cave stays around 2°C all year, so bring a jacket. It suits snowy days or companions who aren't skiing, and admission is charged separately.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:00–16:00, tours on the hour
Nearby sights
- Hintertux Glacier
- Natur Eis Palast
- Hintertux Waterfalls
- Olpererhütte
- Schlegeis Reservoir
- Ginzling & Zillertal Alps Nature Park
- Penken & Harakiri Slope
- Ahorn