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==Visiting== [[File:IceCaveEntrance.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Entrance of the cave]] The Eisriesenwelt cave is open to visitors from May 1 to October 26 annually. During July and August, operating hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while in May, June, September, and October, the hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Temperatures inside the cave remain below freezing, so warm clothing is highly recommended. Photography is prohibited once inside the cave. The guided tour begins at the cave entrance and progresses to Posselt Hall, a large chamber featuring a stalagmite called Posselt Tower at its center. Nearby, an ashen cross marks the farthest point reached by Anton Posselt during his initial exploration. From there, visitors encounter the Great Ice Embankment, a towering formation of ice reaching 25 meters high, showcasing the cave's most extensive ice growth. Next is Hymir’s Castle, named after a giant in Norse mythology, where ice formations include Frigga’s Veil (also known as the Ice Organ), formed by delicate stalactites. The tour proceeds to the Alexander von Mörk Cathedral, one of the cave's largest chambers and the resting place of von Mörk's ashes. The final stop is the Ice Palace, located 1 kilometer into the cave and 400 meters underground, offering a breathtaking conclusion. Visitors then retrace their steps to the entrance, completing the round trip in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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