Overview
Koppenbrüllerhöhle (Koppen Cave), the youngest of the three Dachstein show caves, lies about a 15-minute walk from the Koppenrast restaurant at the end of Obertraun village. Its distinctive karst feature is a dry streambed in a chamber called the Simonyhalle, which can transform into a roaring torrent within minutes during heavy rain or snowmelt. The guided tour runs about 50 minutes; the cave stays cool year-round, so bring a jacket. For the 2026 season, it operates daily 1 May-27 September, with tours every 90 minutes. Admission adults EUR 18.90 online (EUR 19.30 at the desk), children about EUR 10.40-10.60. Take the train or drive to Obertraun from Hallstatt, then walk.
💰 Tickets
Adults EUR 18.90 online (EUR 19.30 at the desk), youth about EUR 17, children about EUR 10.40-10.60.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Open daily 1 May-27 Sep 2026; guided tours 10:00-16:00 every 90 minutes.
Travel Tips
Booking online gives a small discount and secures your tour time. The cave is quite cold, so bring a jacket.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Hallstatt, Austria from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Austria on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Hallstatt with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Hallstatt 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Koppenbrüllerhöhle (Koppen Cave)
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Things to Do in Hallstatt
Salt Mine Tour
Explore the world's oldest salt mine (7,000 years). Slide down two wooden slides and admire the mystically lit underground salt lake. The Skywalk viewing platform with lake panoramas is included.
Electric Boat Ride on Lake Hallstatt
Rent an electric boat on the emerald waters of Lake Hallstatt for an independent exploration. The pastel village and Dachstein mountains reflected in the water offer a perspective as moving as from shore, but uniquely different.
Dachstein Ice Cave & Mammoth Cave
Visit the Dachstein Ice Cave at 1,400m to admire millennia-old ice pillars and frozen waterfalls, then explore the massive limestone formations of the nearby Mammoth Cave.