Stay in the Forester's Cottage

Try a Different Kind of Family Holiday

Do you dream of staying close to nature and experiencing a completely different type of holiday?

You and your family can stay in the authentic Forest Worker’s House in Lunden near Gammel Estrup. Here, you live like a working-class family in the countryside almost 100 years ago – completely without electricity or running water.

Duration: 3 days

Price: DKK 2,800 for a family (including final cleaning, welcome package, and food).

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What Can You Look Forward To?

Real History

Spend a weekend in a true time capsule and experience the daily life of forest workers in 1930 firsthand.

Sustainable Lifestyle

Be inspired by the way of life in the past, living without modern conveniences, in harmony with nature and the seasons.

Light from the Kerosene Lamp

Enjoy the evenings in the cozy glow of kerosene lamps, and take a lamp with you to the old outdoor toilet when nature calls.

Cook Meals on the Cast-Iron Stove

Cook on the old wood-fired stove, which also serves as the house’s heat source, and enjoy the tranquility of the forest.

Traditional Danish Food

The museum provides ingredients such as potatoes, eggs, pork, and bread, which you prepare on the wood-fired stove.

Quality Family Time

Turn off your phone, read a book, or play a game, and experience presence, conversation, and teamwork in the practical tasks.

How the Stay Works

You keep the fire going yourself, so the house stays warm and the food can be cooked.

You prepare the food on the original wood-fired stove, transforming the ingredients into classic farmhouse dishes.

You welcome visitors to the Forest Worker’s House and guide them through life in the countryside in the 1930s.

Bring warm underwear and layered clothing to stay warm in the uninsulated house.