Lancken-Granitz dolmens

Lancken-Granitz dolmens comprise seven megalithic burial chambers built from glacial stones and red sandstone arranged in geometric formations across the site. Three of these structures feature distinctive rectangular or circular stone enclosures, with one marked by a guardian stone positioned to the east.

These burial structures were built between 3500 and 3200 BC by the Funnelbeaker culture and remained in use through the early Bronze Age. The long period of use suggests the site held importance for many successive generations.

These burial mounds show how Stone Age people honored their dead and what objects they thought mattered in the afterlife. Visitors can observe how stone tools, amber ornaments, and pottery were carefully arranged within the tombs.

The site lies southwest of Lancken-Granitz village on Rügen island and can be reached via the road connecting Lancken and Klein Stresow. The dolmens can be viewed year-round, with walking from the nearest parking area being the best approach.

Excavations in 1969 uncovered a surprising range of burial goods including amber beads, bronze needles, and flint axes mixed together. These discoveries suggest the site served as a burial ground for people of different social standings.

Location: Lancken-Granitz

Part of: Funnelbeaker culture

Website: http://grosssteingraeber.de/seiten/deutschland/mecklenburg-vorpommern/insel-ruegen/lancken-granitz/lancken-2.php

GPS coordinates: 54.36275,13.61911

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54