Archaic cave lodging in Norway imparts primordially experiences of nature
The surrounding area, with a campsite and a tourist centre at the end of the Oldedalen, appears like a large park and is part of a farmstead that has been in operation since the mid-16th century.
The owner-pair now manages the property in the fourteenth generation and has established the oldest rockfall of Norway a few years ago with extensive construction measures as an original event and overnight place.
Back to Stone Age
Remains of wood were found during the conversion work, which could be dated to an age of 5,940 years after being examined at the University of Bergen and analysed in the USA. So trees and bushes were buried under the rockfall almost six millennia ago.
In this way, the wood remains survived dry and sheltered from the wind. Huge boulders had created a large space through a mood of nature, which was called "Stone Age Cave" at some point in time.
The roof of the cave is made of 800 tons of stone. Two further huge stones form the majority of the walls. A copy of a stone age dwelling was used to build original walls and stairs in the interstices. In the middle of the cave there is a fireplace with numerous seats and 25 overnight places.
Between steep mountains, glistening glaciers and mighty waterfalls, guests can experience an authentic overnight stay in a stone age cave in the midst of an impressive natural backdrop. From the reception you can walk in less than an hour to the world-famous Briksdal Glacier.
The landscape surrounding the glacier has many traces of climate change over the past 10,000 years. Interested visitors will find a lot of interesting information at many stations or can learn more about the Stone Age cave, its effects on the climate and the surrounding nature during a guided walk through the area.
Wake the caveman in you!
Of course, fun should not be neglected. An open-air arena with dance floor, fireplace and benches is available for groups and events.
In the reception building there is a reception area with a café, toilets, showers, saunas, camping kitchen and washrooms. Right next to it is a barn with a fireplace and seating for 50 people, which also serves as a public lounge for the guests.
The Stone Age Cave is definitely more than just an original stopover during a trip to Norway. An overnight stay in a stone-age manner away from the stress of civilization releases primal instincts and enables you to experience nature directly.
With a campfire, reindeer skins on the benches and flickering candlelight, this is the right place to celebrate a special company outing or a family celebration or to give your holiday a special touch. You can bring your own food or enjoy exciting local dishes.
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