ThatQuiz Test Library Take this test now
Eisriesenwelt
Contributed by: Alvarado
  • 1. Where is the Eisriesenwelt located?
A) Salzburg, Austria
B) Innsbruck, Austria
C) Werfen, Austria
D) Vienna, Austria
  • 2. How far is Eisriesenwelt from Salzburg?
A) About 60 km north
B) About 50 km west
C) About 40 km south
D) About 30 km east
  • 3. What mountain range is Eisriesenwelt part of?
A) Tennengebirge section of the Alps
B) Grossglockner
C) Hohe Tauern
D) Zillertal Alps
  • 4. What is Eisriesenwelt known for?
A) The longest underground river
B) The oldest cave in the world
C) The deepest cave in the world
D) The largest ice cave in the world
  • 5. How long does the Eisriesenwelt cave extend?
A) More than 50 km
B) More than 30 km
C) More than 60 km
D) More than 42 km
  • 6. How many tourists visit Eisriesenwelt annually?
A) About 500,000
B) About 300,000
C) About 100,000
D) About 200,000
  • 7. What type of mountain is Hochkogel?
A) A sedimentary mountain
B) A volcanic mountain
C) A karst plateau
D) A metamorphic mountain
  • 8. Who first officially discovered Eisriesenwelt?
A) A local villager
B) Alexander von Mörk
C) A Salzburg mountaineer
D) Anton Posselt
  • 9. In what year was Eisriesenwelt first officially discovered?
A) 1912
B) 1920
C) 1879
D) 1880
  • 10. What was the initial reaction of locals to Eisriesenwelt?
A) They ignored it completely
B) They believed it was an entrance to Hell
C) They mined it for resources
D) They used it as a place of worship
  • 11. Who continued exploration of Eisriesenwelt after Posselt?
A) Anton Posselt
B) Alexander von Mörk
C) A local guide
D) A Salzburg historian
  • 12. What year was the Forscherhütte cabin built?
A) 1920
B) 1955
C) 1912
D) 1879
  • 13. What transportation development shortened the climb to Eisriesenwelt in 1955?
A) A hiking trail
B) A cable car
C) A road
D) A tunnel
  • 14. Who owns Eisriesenwelt today?
A) A private company
B) The Austrian government
C) The Salzburg Association of Cave Exploration
D) The National Austrian Forest Commission
  • 15. When is Eisriesenwelt open to visitors?
A) Year-round
B) From April 1 to November 30
C) From May 1 to October 26
D) From June 1 to September 30
  • 16. What are the operating hours in July and August?
A) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
B) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
C) 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
D) 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • 17. What is the recommended clothing for visiting Eisriesenwelt?
A) Warm clothing
B) Light clothing
C) Rain gear
D) Swimwear
  • 18. Is photography allowed inside Eisriesenwelt?
A) No
B) Only outside the cave
C) Only with a permit
D) Yes
  • 19. What is the first major feature visitors see in the cave?
A) Ice Palace
B) Hymir's Castle
C) Posselt Hall
D) Alexander von Mörk Cathedral
  • 20. What is the name of the stalagmite in Posselt Hall?
A) Ice Spire
B) Mörk Monument
C) Posselt Tower
D) Cave Pillar
  • 21. What marks the farthest point of Anton Posselt's exploration?
A) An ashen cross
B) A stone marker
C) A wooden sign
D) A metal plaque
  • 22. What is the Great Ice Embankment?
A) A small ice patch
B) A limestone formation
C) A stalactite
D) A massive ice formation rising to 25 metres
  • 23. What is Hymir's Castle named after?
A) A historical figure
B) A famous explorer
C) A local legend
D) A giant in Norse mythology
  • 24. What is Frigga's Veil?
A) A stalagmite
B) A natural arch
C) A formation created by stalactites
D) A cave painting
  • 25. Where are Alexander von Mörk's ashes located?
A) Alexander von Mörk Cathedral
B) Ice Palace
C) Posselt Hall
D) Hymir's Castle
  • 26. What is the final stop on the Eisriesenwelt tour?
A) The Ice Palace
B) Great Ice Embankment
C) Alexander von Mörk Cathedral
D) Posselt Hall
  • 27. How long does the round-trip tour through the cave take?
A) Around one hour and 15 minutes
B) Around three hours
C) Around two hours
D) Around 30 minutes
Created with That Quiz — where a math practice test is always one click away.