Schlossberg

Schlossberg is an archaeological site in Usedom containing remains of settlements and defensive structures spanning multiple periods. The elevated location clearly shows how people inhabited and modified this place across thousands of years.

Excavations show that people lived here as far back as the Bronze Age and expanded their settlements over time. The site contains layered evidence of continuous occupation from its earliest use through the medieval period.

The site reveals how early inhabitants chose this elevated location for settlement and protection. Walking across the grounds gives a sense of how people repeatedly returned to this spot over many centuries.

The site is accessible via marked paths from the main road, with information panels explaining the different excavation areas. Wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and can become slippery after rain.

The site contains multiple overlapping layers with findings that reveal how different cultures settled here one after another. These stratified deposits allow researchers to trace patterns of human activity across three thousand years.

Location: Usedom

GPS coordinates: 53.87300,13.92480

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22