Mønsted Kalkgruber
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Nearly 40 miles and 1,000 years of limestone mines under Denmark, home to thousands of bats.

📜 One of the world's largest limestone mines, with 60 kilometers of underground paths, located in Stoholm, Denmark.
🔍 Historically used for limestone mining since the 11th century, now a museum and significant bat hibernaculum.

Why Go

🦇 Home to over 18,000 bats, especially during hibernation.
🚶 Explore vast underground labyrinths, some cathedral-height, some low.
🚂 Take a unique train ride tour (available May-August).
🎶 Experience cultural events in acoustically accommodating caves.

Why Avoid

🚫 Train rides are seasonal (May-August) due to bat hibernation.
⚠️ Some tunnels are low, requiring bending for adults.

💡 Tips

🔦 Bring a flashlight for exploring dark corridors.
🎃 Special Halloween events held in autumn.
🗺️ Visitors can wander independently without guides.

💰 Cost

Adults 150 DKK, children 3-11 years 75 DKK, children 0-2 years free, dogs 10 DKK.

🕒 Hours

Closed November 1st - March 27th.
Open March 28th - May 29th, May 31st - June 27th, August 17th - October 31st: 10:00-16:00.
Open June 28th - August 16th: 10:00-17:00.
Closed May 30th.

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