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.
Spannagel Cave at a Glance#
Address: Spannagelhöhle, 6290 Mayrhofen / Hintertux (Tyrol), Austria
Hours: Apr-Oct daily 9:00am-5:00pm; Nov-Mar weekends and by appointment (varies)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Spannagel Cave#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 83 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -6° | -16° | 77 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 102 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 103 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 116 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 141 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -2° | -11° | 106 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 91 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
