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Schauhöhle Entrische Kirche
Topics: Summer | Autumn | Hiking | Family
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Dorfgastein
The cave "Entrische Kirche", (literally translated "sinister cave") is partly dry, dripstone and water cave. A great cave in the original state. It is the largest natural cave of the Salzburg Central Alps and one of the oldest natural monuments in the province of Salzburg.
The cave, a "place of power" – will be open from May 6, 2026, until the end of September.
Address: Klammstein 30, 5632 Dorfgastein. Location: in Luxkogel at 1,040 m above sea level, above the district of Klammstein.
Type: large cave, partially water-bearing rock and stalactite cave in Klamm limestone.
It served as a secret meeting place for the Lutherans represented in Gastein during the 16th and 18th centuries. In 1983, Richard Erlmoser established the "Protestants' Memorial" in the cave, which was ecumenically consecrated in the same year. At the end of the show cave section, a statue of Madonna has been visible since 2004.
This show cave is not only the largest natural cave in the Salzburg Central Alps and one of the longest in the peripheral zone of the Hohe Tauern, but it also holds a double distinction: the cave has been nominated for the European protected area system "Natura 2000" of the European Union. A popular excursion destination for the whole family.
In winter conditions on the way, at the cave entrance, or in case of other natural events, the cave remains closed. In spring and after prolonged rain, a waterfall comes down over the cave entrance. The access to the forecourt of the cave goes past it on the left. An umbrella or rain jacket is then advantageous. Current news, changes, and important notes for visiting the cave can be seen on the information board in the valley as well as during the ascent.
Entry to the cave is only possible in the company of cave guides
for our two offerings and only with cash payment of the tariffs:
1.) CAVE TOURS
Duration of the tour: approx. 50 minutes.
Minimum participants: 3 adults
Extra charge for the minimum number of participants possible
Tour times 2026: May, June, July, August, September
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
During the tour, visitors experience a fascinating world underground, created by nature over millions of years. The size of the halls, the wonderful stalactite formations, and the peculiar rock shapes formed by the force of water after the ice ages astonish both young and old. How this magical fairy-tale world came into being is explained by a state-certified cave guide. The show cave section can be visited on a well-developed guide path, 400 m in length, without equipment. A visit with children is only recommended from the age of +3 years onwards. Visitors are advised to arrive at the cave entrance about 15 minutes before the selected tour.
Prices 2026: for cave entry and tour per person
Adult standard price: € 20.00
Reduced*: € 19.00
Children from 3 to the end of 13 years: € 10.00
* Upon presentation of the GasteinCard, holders receive a reduced entrance fee during visiting hours from the start of the season until the end of August. The conditions of the respective agreements apply.
There is no reduction for special tours and in September. All changes reserved.
2.) SESSION/MEDITATION
The cave is a special "place of power" due to the high positive earth rays. Many visitors report having been freed from illnesses and ailments. During the tour, one passes through fields of energy stronger than in Lourdes (F), known for healing.
TIP ! Stay in the power field – an extraordinary birthday gift or for a special memorial day. A session or meditation is only possible by prior appointment, about 2 hours before the first tour of the day. Request an information sheet "Place of Power" via email. Please register via email, including your name, a mobile number, desired date, number of people. Price depends on the number of participants, own flashlight necessary.
MORE INFORMATION IS GLADLY PROVIDED BY THE CAVE TEAM
Richard Erlmoser
Cave lessee and manager
state-certified cave guide
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 9861347
Mailing address: 5620 Schwarzach, P.O. Box 11
Registrations for a stay in the power field:
Elisabeth Frank
Operational management
certified cave guide
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 9800570
Email: hoehle@dorfgastein.net
Meeting point for the tours or meditation is directly at the cave entrance on opening days.
Cave temperature approx. + 6° Celsius. Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended.
The ascent begins in the valley near the parking lots on the B 167 in Klammstein at the large sign CAVE. One should plan approximately 50 minutes of walking time, following the path, a private road, on foot only. The path is natural, partially steep, and ends after renovation as an alpine path. A vertical rise of 240 meters must be overcome, and the length of the path is 1.3 km.
Ascent and cave visit are not suitable for small children and physically impaired individuals.
The use of the private road is linked to participation in one of the two offerings.
With payment of the entrance fee, cave visitors are permitted to ascend to the entrance of the cave for free for the offerings.
“Non”-cave visitors are kindly asked to voluntarily pay a path maintenance fee of € 2.00 at the cave entrance.
Outside operational hours, the private road to the cave is blocked.
Throughout the entire path from the valley to the cave entrance, please observe the DOG BAN and important notes for visiting the cave on the information boards!
Special features: The cave is culturally and historically as well as multiculturally very interesting.
Opening Hours
Thursday (heute)
closed
Friday
closed
Saturday
closed
Sunday
closed
Monday
closed
Tuesday
closed
Wednesday
11:00 - 14:00
Season 2026: from May 6 to the end of September
First tour at 11 a.m., last tour at 2 p.m., starting at the cave entrance above. Please pay attention to the signposts in the valley and the entry on the website www.dorfgastein.net/hoehle.
Links
Addresses
Schauhöhle "Entrische Kirche"
Klammstein 30
5632 Dorfgastein, AT
5632 Dorfgastein, AT
