Dergernau Dolmen

Dergernau Dolmen is a Neolithic megalithic burial site made of several large stones arranged to form a burial chamber. It features upright support stones with flat covering slabs laid across the top to protect the interior space.

The structure dates to the Neolithic period when people first settled in permanent communities and practiced farming. During this time, the earliest fixed settlements emerged, and burial chambers like this one were built to serve communities across many generations.

The burial site shows how prehistoric people honored their dead and chose stone to create something that would last. The construction reflects shared labor among community members and a belief that such monuments would maintain connection to the deceased.

The monument sits accessible along a local road and can be visited and examined by guests. The location provides open space for exploration, allowing visitors to observe the surrounding archaeological landscape that contains related historical sites.

The stones have been reconstructed after the original structure was damaged over thousands of years. This restoration allows visitors today to understand how the burial chamber originally appeared and functioned.

Location: Wutöschingen

GPS coordinates: 47.66506,8.39451

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10