Tropfsteinhöhle Alland
Show cave in the Buchberg near Alland with rich dripstone formations, a multimedia presentation and the skeleton of a brown bear more than 10,000 years old.
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About the museum
The cave lies in the 476-metre-high Buchberg south of Alland in the Vienna Woods and is protected as a natural monument. A pioneer battalion from Klosterneuburg made it accessible, and it opened as a show cave in 1928. Since then, renowned researchers have also worked here.
At around 70 metres long, 12 metres deep and with passages up to 12 metres high, it is small, but it has the richest dripstone decoration of all the caves in the Vienna Woods, including water chimneys, solution niches, cave pearls, moonmilk and stalactites. Plant roots reach as far as eleven metres into the cave through rock joints, and cave crickets, spiders and harvestmen live in it.
The most important find is the skeleton of a brown bear more than 10,000 years old. Excavations on the Buchberg also brought to light objects made of antler, bone, stone and clay, as well as a few of bronze and iron, which show that people lived here in prehistoric and early historic times. The market town of Alland manages the cave, which has been fitted with a modern lighting system and multimedia elements and may only be entered on guided tours.
Highlights
- Richest dripstone decoration of all the caves in the Vienna Woods
- Skeleton of a brown bear more than 10,000 years old
- Modern lighting system with multimedia elements
- Cave animals such as cave crickets and harvestmen
- Plant roots reaching up to 11 m deep into the cave
- Founded
- 1928
- Operated by
- Marktgemeinde Alland
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €7Children up to 15 years |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Not accessible: about a 10-minute walk from the car park to the cave entrance, and ladders have to be negotiated inside the cave.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 4+
| Time needed | approx. 40 min |
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Suitable for children aged 4 and over, who must be sure-footed and walk by themselves; children may not be carried, including in baby carriers.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 10-min walk to the entrance
Large car park at the end of Buchberggasse, reached via the main road or Groisbacher Straße.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 25 min |
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| Good to know | The cave can only be entered with a cave guide. Sturdy footwear, a sweater or jacket and physical fitness are required. Dogs are not allowed. Group tours by registration on +43 660 6735108. |
