Lobsigensee

Lobsigensee is a small kettle lake and archaeological site in Seedorf that preserves important remains of prehistoric stilt houses. The water body measures approximately 180 meters in length and 130 meters in width at an elevation of about 514 meters.

Archaeological excavations began in 1908 at Lobsigensee and revealed multiple prehistoric settlements dating to the fourth millennium before Christ. These discoveries made the site part of the UNESCO World Heritage designation for prehistoric pile dwelling settlements around the Alps.

The lake shores contain remnants of Neolithic stilt houses that reflect how prehistoric communities settled by the water. These remains show the daily life and building practices of people who lived thousands of years ago beside Alpine lakes.

The site is accessible via Unterdorfstrasse in Seedorf, where ongoing scholarly work takes place. Visitors should note that this is an active research location and access may be restricted at certain times.

Test borings from 2005 revealed a charred layer indicating a settlement destroyed by fire. This surprising discovery helped archaeologists better understand the inhabitants and the events of their time.

Location: Seedorf

Elevation above the sea: 514 m

Length: 180 m

Width: 130 m

Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps, list of cultural properties in Seedorf BE

Address: Unterdorfstrasse, 3267 Seedorf

GPS coordinates: 47.03162,7.29772

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25