About this location
A night in Denmark's oldest lime mine is a wild and fantastic experience, where you experience nature from a completely different side. You enter through a long narrow mine passage, where after about 30-40 meters you arrive at 'Jens Langknivs hule', your place for the night (all the passages are lit, so you can easily find your way back and forth). There is only room for 2 people, so you have the whole place to yourself. Yes, you actually have the whole lime mine to yourself. An overnight stay in the lime mine is a unique experience and you decide for yourself whether you want a romantic atmosphere with lots of candles and fairy lights or a 100% raw, nature-based overnight stay with all the lights turned off. [b]YOUR BED[/b] We would love to make the bed for you, but due to the high humidity, it is best to make the bed first when you go to bed (then it is warmer!). The bed consists of 2 sun loungers with matching cushions and 2 large, thick duvets and pillows. Bed linen can be purchased for 30 kr for two sets. You are welcome to bring an extra blanket or sleeping bag if you are a bit chilly. If you book for more than 2 people, you must bring your own sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Remember that you are staying in an old mine, which is completely protected, so the spirit of the place must be respected. The bats are also protected and must not be touched. [b]CANDLES AND LIGHT CHAIN[/b] If you are going for a romantic experience, remember to bring your own candles and light chains (these are NOT on arrival). [b]TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY[/b] You are in a mine, so this means that the humidity is high with a constant temperature all year round. The temperature is 9 degrees with a humidity of 90%. The air is nice to sleep in, but remember to bring warm clothes if you are chilly. [b]FACILITIES AND RESIDENCE RULES[/b] Toilets and cold water taps are available in the forest cabin at the mine, where there is a lovely campfire site with a grill that can be used. Firewood can be purchased or brought along. The site's facilities are shared with any (overnight) guests in the lime pit/shelter. There is also access to electricity, so you can charge your phone or the like. Staying and using open fire is at your own risk, both above and below ground. Smoking is prohibited in the pit. You are welcome to light candles and use trangia in the pit. [b]BATS[/b] You share the lime pit with the bats. There is a high probability that you will spot a bat or two (or many more), as the lime pit is a big hit among bats. However, it depends on the season. From October-August, the bats hibernate in the cave, while from August-October they leave the pit to hunt. [b]THE AREA[/b] The mine is located in the middle of the beautiful Dybdal forest where the kilometer-long low labyrinthine passages meander deep underground. In the 16th century, the outlaw highwayman Jens Langkniv lived here, after whom the cave is named. The area around the lime mine is a protected forest, where you can, among other things, walk the "Kalk-kaminoen". - Shelter If you do not want to sleep down in the lime mine itself, you can instead choose to spend the night in a shelter. The shelter is located in the middle of the beautiful Dybdal forest where the hiking trail "Kalkminoen" also passes right by. Underground you have Daubjerg Kalkgrube, where the kilometer-long low labyrinthine passages meander deep underground. You can visit the lime mine during its opening hours. The site's facilities are shared with any (overnight) guests in the lime mine.
