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.
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