Hochdorf Chieftain's Grave

The burial chamber contains a bronze recliner measuring 275 centimeters in length, decorated with geometric patterns and mounted on eight wheels.

The burial mound, discovered in 1968 and excavated between 1978 and 1979, dates back to 530 BCE during the Hallstatt Celtic period.

The burial includes a large cauldron decorated with three lions, containing 400 liters of mead, and bronze dishes sufficient for nine people.

The reconstructed burial mound and adjacent Celtic museum provide information about burial practices and daily life from the Iron Age period.

The tomb contained a man wearing gold-plated shoes, measuring 187 centimeters in height, accompanied by personal items including a birch bark hat.

Location: Eberdingen

Opening Hours: 24/7

Website: https://keltenmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 48.88861,9.00972

Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:43