Ötscher Dripstone Cave

Stalagmites and stalactites in a cave.
©Melanie Karas

Opening hours

Guided tours: 1st May to 26th October Saturday, Sunday and Holiday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lower Austria summer holidays additionally Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

can only be visited with a guide

Description

It is the highlight underground in the ÖTSCHER:REICH: The Ötscher Dripstone Cave in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park. An expedition into the mystical land of stalagmites and stalactites has numerous special features in store, such as a visit to an underground lake. The best way to reach the 575 m long and 54 m deep cave is from Gaming. The walk from the Schindlhütte snack station (currently closed!) takes around 45 minutes. From Lackenhof/Raneck you can reach the cave in about one and a half hours.

Openung times: May until October

The tours to the stalactite cave:

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