We traveled over an hour outside of Salzburg to Werfen, the town of Eisreisenwelt. The train ride to get there had the most stunning views of the luscious green countryside.
Eisreisenwelt encompasses the world's largest ice caves; it is the reason we stayed through early May. To get to the caves, you take a bus, hike 20 minutes, ride a cable car, and hike another 20 minutes. The tour inside the caves involves 1,400 steps (700 up, 700 down), hand-held lanterns providing the only light, and breathtaking views of ice dating back to 5,000 years. Also, since we were there early in the season, the frost hadn't melted off the ice yet and it sparkled like diamonds. Temperatures were freezing, but the views were the reward. If the views weren't enough, the ladies in the tour all agreed that they hire strapping young men as guides to provide more inspiration to persevere.
No photos were allowed once we entered the ice caves, so, as dedicated rule followers, we have included pictures from postcards. :)
Needless to say, we have ended our European tour on a high note - 1,775 meters, to be exact.
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