Ice Climbing in Austria
Austria is a country full of postcard-pretty alpine scenery, with tree-lined forests, large and excellent mountain slopes and pretty lakes the norm. Ice climbing is an enjoyable way to see all this and more!
Top ice climbing trips | Austria:
What people are saying about these trips
Tamás Lanci
5.00
February, 2022
Felbertauern 3-day ice climbing basic course, East Tyrol
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hope neuman
5.00
January, 2022
Karwendel beginners ice climbing weekend
This tour was great! Bernd was very knowledgeable about the ice and climbing. He was very helpful and consistently offered advice and guidance to those of us who had never climbed before. I would definitely do more tours with him
Zhizong Mark NG
5.00
December, 2021
Winter mountaineering custom trips in Germany or Austria
Bernd is a great guide with a wealth of knowledge. My wife and I enjoyed our time with him immensely. He is able to be able to choose the expedition according to our needs. We will definitely do a multi day trip if possible and if there’s a chance. 5star guide
Robert Armstrong
5.00
March, 2018
Saalbach Hinterglemm guided ice climbing
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John G Mudd
5.00
December, 2017
Ice climbing in Gasteiner with a guide
I had a great time. The warm weather made challenging to find ice, but Gernot found us a fun and exciting pillar. He gave me lots of good tips to help me improve my technique. I would definitely recommend the Bad Gastein area for ice climbing.
There are many reasons for choosing Ice Climbing in Austria
Austria experiences heavy snowfall and cold temperatures throughout most of Winter, and this combined with the abundance of excellent mountains and areas to ice climb make it the ideal destination for this activity. Austria is one of the epicentres of ice climbing in Europe, as the conditions are some of the best on the continent, and easy access to the ice climbing areas make it a must-visit place for ice climbing enthusiasts.
Good to know:
Country Code
+43
Currency
Euro
Language
German
Best time to visit
December-March, when the temperature is coldest
How to get there
Flights from all major worldwide hubs to Vienna, with easy access overland by train or car from all across Europe
Weather
Very cold in Winter, with temperatures often dropping below 0 degrees celsius, while some places get extremely hot in Summer
More info about Ice Climbing in Austria:
Austria contains an impressive amount of raw natural beauty, and nestled within these beautiful spots are some of the best ice climbing spots one can imagine, with the epic views and wide open spaces providing a near-perfect setting. Some of the ice climbing can be quite challenging, so being fit and in decent shape before arriving will maximise your enjoyment of the activity. The villages, towns and cities in Austria are full of fascinating and rich histories and culture which they are very proud of, providing endless hours of exploration and discovery, thus ensuring there is always something to see and do
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