Marl caves in Kanne

Millions of years ago, the south of Limburg lay beneath a sea. The calcium in the shells of marine animals mixed with clay and formed sedimentary rock. The result? Marl! 

In Riemst, that white and pale-yellow limestone comes to the surface. And where it remains hidden under the ground, workers bring it up in large blocks of stone. That is how marl caves are created: 300 kilometres of cave passages in total. In Kanne and Zichen, you can still visit these underground mazes.

In Kanne, marl mining already began before the 15th century. The villagers used the stone to build local churches and castles. How do you extract a block of stone from the quarry? Find out for yourself at the exhibition on quarry worker equipment. The walls of the passages are adorned with murals of prehistoric animals. A little further along, you will discover why mushrooms grow so well in the underground nursery and how brewers lager their cave beer.

Location

Avergat 14, 3770 Riemst (Kanne)

Open

 

  • Throughout the year on Saturday and Sunday at 1.30 pm.
  • Every day in July and August at 1.30 pm.
  • Groups (minimum of 15 persons) by appointment
Duration of tour

1 hour and 15 minutes

Price
  • Adults and children aged 10 and up: 6 euros (including 1 refreshment)
  • Children under the age of 10: 3,5 euros (no refreshment included)
  • Groups (minimum of 15 personens):
    • Adults and children aged 10 and up: 6 euros (including 1 refreshment)
    • Children under the age of 10: 3,50 euros (no refreshment included)
    • Students (as part of a school event) under the age of 18: 3,50 euros (no refreshment included).

 

Additional programs for groups

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