Buskam, Glacial erratic in Göhren, Germany
Buskam is a massive granite boulder on the coast of Göhren and ranks among the largest glacial erratics in northern Germany. The stone rises from the water and displays a reddish-spotted surface with small indentations.
This boulder was transported by glaciers from the Bornholm region during the last ice age over a long distance. Its arrival at the Pomeranian coast shaped the local landscape and made it a key landmark for early settlement.
The name Buskam comes from old Slavic words meaning God's stone. People gathered here during the Bronze Age to perform rituals and honor their beliefs.
The boulder is located near the northern beach of Göhren and is easily accessible via coastal walking paths. Visitors should pay attention to tides, as the best views of the stone appear from the waterline.
The stone weighs around 550 tons and has different circumferences at the waterline and on the seabed, showing how unevenly it sits in the water. This uneven shape developed over centuries through wave action and shifting.
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