Bronzezeitliche Befestigung bei Bernstorf

The Bronze Age fortification near Bernstorf is an archaeological site close to Kranzberg in Germany with remains of an extensive settlement. The site is marked by a long wooden-earth wall that once protected residents and covered several hectares.

This settlement arose during the Middle Bronze Age and was destroyed by a devastating fire after roughly two centuries of habitation. The blaze preserved many objects in the ruins, allowing later archaeologists to understand how people lived at that time.

People here maintained connections to distant cultures, as shown by gold finds and amber objects bearing inscriptions. These items suggest that residents traded with Mediterranean regions and lands to the east.

Visitors should know that large portions of the original fortification were destroyed by gravel extraction during the later decades of the 20th century. The site today is a research location, and information panels help explain the surviving structures.

Some of the site's most valuable finds, including a gold diadem and amber artifacts bearing inscriptions, came under scientific scrutiny in recent decades. Researchers debate the authenticity of these items and their true origins, making the excavations intriguing to this day.

GPS coordinates: 48.41890,11.60980

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41