Denmark Mønsted Kalkgruber

In Mønsted Limestone Caves there are more than 60 kilometres of underground paths. Some are as large as cathedrals and others are so narrow that a grown man
cannot walk through them upright. 2 kilometres of pathway are electrically lit.

From the main path which leads straightinto the limestone mountain you can by means of a side path gain access to a very old cave system. Further down the main path you reach "Nonbos Cave" where people worked in the years around 1840.

From this cave you have access to the deepest paths which lead to two lakes. Over the largest lake a multi-media show takes place every half hour, telling the history of the caves. The pictures and images are dramatically projected on the cave walls and water surface.

In the cave it is wet. So you need weatherproof things. It is a good idea to have a flash and a tripod.

You can do longtime exposures too. The first photo here is such an exposure. About 30 sec and my camera was dirty from the wet lime.

The caves are open for visitors from:

Winter holidays : 13th of February until 21st of February
Season: 20th of March until 31st of October
All days included. Daily 10 AM to 05 PM

Last arrival not later than 16.00

Closed 5th of May - due to a sports event.

Dogs on a leach are welcome.

Parking is possible nearby this location at no cost.