Fodor's Expert Review Schellenberger Eishöhle

Germany's largest ice caves lie 10 km (6 miles) north of Berchtesgaden. By car take B-305 to the village of Marktschellenberg and park at the Eishöhlenparkplatz near the B160 bus stop, or take Bus 840 to the Eishöhle stop from the Berchtesgaden train station or Salzburg Hbf. From there you can reach the caves on foot by walking 3½ hours along the clearly marked route. A guided tour of the caves takes about 45 minutes (tours run from 10 am to 4 pm; till 3 pm in October). On the way to Marktschellenberg watch for the Almbachklamm, a narrow valley that is good for hikes. At its entrance is an old (1683) mill for making and polishing marbles.