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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Katerloch

Weiz, Austria

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 92 2026
Katerloch

A stalactite cave with dense stalactites and stalagmites, slender dripstone candles, flowstone curtains and a clear lake near the end. Volunteer guides lead two-hour tours in German down steep stairs and ladders, telling the story of the Hofer couple who opened it.

Highlights

  • Slender dripstone candles
  • Crystal-clear cave lake
  • Story of the Hofers

Good to know

  • Two-hour tour, booking by phone required
  • Constant 5°C, gloves available to rent
  • No photos, bags or cameras inside

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