Ballonen – prison turned hostel

Christiansø’s former state prison, Ballonen, has been converted into a small youth hostel with five cells that can accommodate one to two people each, as well as all practical facilities.

However, there are only bars on the window of one cell. This is the cell on the first floor where the dissident Dr Dampe was imprisoned for 15 years. 

Try spending the night in a cell and experience the feeling of the heavy door slamming shut behind you.

Ballonen is open all year round.

Price per cell: DKK 420 per night

BOOKING 
Tel.: +45 5646 2013 (10 am–noon)
Email: kontor@christiansoe.dk

NOTE: Booking for peak season (15/6–15/8) opens on 1 April

What is the peak-season capacity?

Facilities

Five cells furnished for accommodation with a sofa bed that sleeps two, two mattress pads, duvets and pillows, table, chair and cupboard. You must bring your own bed linen and towels.

One cell has been converted into communal toilet and shower facilities, with one locker per cell.

One cell has been converted into a communal kitchen, with a stove, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, electric kettle, pots, pans and basic kitchen utensils. There are also plates, cups, glasses and cutlery.

You must clean your cell before leaving.
You must leave your cell by 10 am on your departure date.

Smoking is prohibited in the prison – this means no smoking in the cells or the communal areas.