Spannagel Cave

Amusement Park High-Alpine ice cave on Tyrolean glacier

High‑alpine cave near Hintertux in Tyrol, known for guided tours through karst passages and icy chambers. Visitors come for spelunking tours, alpine geology and proximity to the Zillertal ski and hiking terrain.

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Spannagel Cave
Spannagelhöhle, 6290 Mayrhofen / Hintertux (Tyrol), Austria
47.0803, 11.6717
Apr-Oct daily 9:00am-5:00pm; Nov-Mar weekends and by appointment (varies)
Adult €10-€12 (show cave tour). Reduced prices for children and families.

How to Get to Spannagel Cave #

Located in the Hintertux/Mayrhofen area of Tyrol. Reachable by car from Mayrhofen (approx 30-40 minutes on mountain roads); local tour operators offer transfers and guided trips.

Tips for Visiting Spannagel Cave #

  • The guided tour includes steep sections and narrow passages - watch your head and wear warm layers (cave temps ~6-8°C).
  • Check seasonal opening before arrival; access can be limited by avalanche conditions on approach paths in winter.
  • Book ahead in summer; limited group sizes keep the cave quiet and the formations protected.

Best Time to Visit Spannagel Cave #

Best visited in summer for easiest access on alpine approaches; cave interior remains cold year-round so dress warmly.

Summer
Jun-Sep · 6-15°C (cave interior ~6-8°C)
Most accessible period for guided tours, with mountain paths open.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C (outside); cave interior remains cool
Cave stays cold; approaches can be difficult due to snow and ice.

Weather & Climate near Spannagel Cave #

Climate

Spannagel Cave's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1294 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 33 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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