Tirol's Most Beautiful Caves and Grottos

Located near the Martinswand, a sheer rock face between Zirl and Innsbruck, this grotto offers spectacular views and has an interesting history. Legend has it that Emperor Maximilian became trapped here while out hunting and, after being found by a young shepherd, had to wait for days before he was finally rescued.

This mountain cave is full of stalagmites, stalactites and ice formations dating back up to 350,000 years. It is located near the Hundalm hut and can be reached using a walking route which takes around 2.5 hours to complete.

This cave inside the Hintertux Glacier is a natural wonder situated within a layer of marble. A range of guided tours are offered throughout the year, from family walks to adrenaline-pumping adventures.

Once used by Tirolean freedom fighters to hide weapons from the enemy, this cave near Kufstein was first inhabited during the Stone Ages. It is 40 metres in length and can be reached using a walking trail.

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This spectacular underground ice cave inside the Stubai Glacier gives visitors the chance to find out about the geology, geography and history of this vast ice mass. The cave lies at 3,000 metres above sea level, 30 metres below the ski pistes.

Visitors keen to explore the Natural Ice Palace will need a hard hat and a safety harness as they make their way through this fascinating world at 3,250 metres above sea level. Highlights include a dazzling crystal chamber, an ice lake, a huge crevasse and an illuminated ice chapel.