Almenland Lurgrotte Peggau / Stalactite Cave / Styria

The Lurgrotte Peggau is located about 20 km north of the state capital and is an easily accessible, popular tourist destination in the Graz region.

It is the Schmelzbach that brings this underground labyrinth of the Lurgrotte to life.
The fact that this cave is described as a wonder of nature has to do not only with the power of the water—which has been enlarging the cave for millions of years and carving the rock into unique shapes —but also with the persistence of this element.
During the one-hour guided tour, visitors follow concrete, secured paths one kilometer deep into the world of stalactites and stalagmites.

The Peggau Limestone Cave isn't just an ideal activity for bus groups on rainy days —it also offers a cool respite, especially on hot summer days:

The indoor temperature is +10 degrees all year round.
humidity at nearly 95%

Hours & Prices 2026

Summer Hours (April 1–October 31)

April: Tuesday through Friday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
; additionally on weekends and holidays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
May through the start of summer vacation (July): Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
; additionally on weekends and holidays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Summer vacation: daily at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
September through October: Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
; additionally on weekends and holidays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.

Winter Hours (November 1 – March 31)

November through March: Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Phone hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Guided tours are available only by advance reservation; during the summer season, for groups of at least 2 adults, and during the winter season, for groups of at least 5 adults.

Prices:

€12.00 for adults
€8.00 for children
€8.50 for teens (ages 15–17)
Group discounts and other prices can be found on the website.
Free with the GenussCard

Clothing & Equipment

The cave remains cool and damp year-round, with a constant temperature of 10°C and approximately 97% humidity.
It's best to bring a warm jacket or sweater.
Sturdy footwear (sneakers are fine) is also recommended, as the ground can be slippery.
For safety reasons, entry is not permitted while wearing swim shoes.
The cave is not wheelchair accessible.
Dogs are allowed; leashes and muzzles are required.
All the equipment needed to lead the adventure is provided at the Lurgrotte.

The Lurgrotte Peggau is one of Austria’s largest and most impressive cave systems. Although the cave had been known for centuries, it was not until 1894 that speleologist Max Brunello succeeded in gaining access to its deeper sections. That same year, the Lurgrotte became world-famous thanks to a spectacular rescue operation: Seven explorers were trapped for nine days following heavy rainfall and were eventually rescued by over 1,000 helpers. After extensive development work, it became possible to traverse the cave along a route approximately six kilometers long starting in 1963. However, a once-in-a-century flood destroyed large parts of the facilities in 1975. Today, the visitor areas in Peggau and Semriach are accessible separately.

Peggau Lur Cave

Lurgrottenstraße 1/2
, 8120 Peggau
Phone: +43 680 2324281
Email: lurgrotte (at) gmx.net
Website: www.lurgrotte.com

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