Lurgrotte, Show cave and natural wonder in Semriach and Peggau, Austria.
Lurgrotte is a show cave in the Eastern Alps featuring extensive limestone passages that visitors can walk through. The cave contains large underground chambers decorated with mineral formations across multiple levels.
Italian explorer Max Brunello first entered the cave system in 1894 and opened it to visitors. A major flood that year trapped seven cavers underground, marking a turning point in how the cave was understood and managed.
The Great Dome chamber measures 120 by 80 meters with a 40-meter height, representing one of Central Europe's largest underground natural spaces.
The cave stays cold and very humid year-round, which can make longer walks uncomfortable. Visitors should bring warm clothing and prepare for uneven ground and steep passages.
One of Central Europe's largest underground halls sits within this cave system, creating an impression of vast open space. A particularly thick stalactite hangs from the ceiling as a rare geological formation.
Location: Semriach
Location: Peggau
Elevation above the sea: 466 m
Address: Lurgrottenstraße 1/2, 8120 Peggau
Phone: +4331272580
Email: lurgrotte@gmx.net
GPS coordinates: 47.22700,15.37960
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Austria extends well beyond Vienna and Salzburg. Away from major tourist routes lie natural monuments and historical sites that reveal the country's geological and cultural heritage. From the Eisriesenwelt ice caves near Werfen to medieval castles such as Hochosterwitz in Carinthia, this collection documents the diversity of Austrian regions. The selection includes alpine lakes like Plansee near Reutte and Altausseer See, historical railways in the Waldviertel, gorges such as Garnitzen Klamm, and mountain roads like the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Libraries such as the one at Admont Abbey, waterfalls at Krimml and Gastein, and memorial sites like Mauthausen are among the documented locations. These destinations reveal Austria's geographical range and make a visit worthwhile.
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