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