Teufelssteine

The Teufelssteine features a burial chamber measuring 12 meters in length and 2 meters in width, supported by six pairs of standing stones.

Built between 3500 and 2800 BCE by the Funnel Beaker culture, this megalithic tomb represents funeral practices of early farming communities in northern Europe.

The name Teufelssteine, meaning Devil's Stones, reflects medieval interpretations when people attributed these ancient structures to supernatural origins.

Located in a small forest area surrounded by industrial facilities, the archaeological site remains open to visitors throughout the year without entrance fees.

The structure includes a stone circle around the main chamber, though incomplete, with only one support stone and one capstone missing from original configuration.

Location: Osnabrück

Website: https://osnabrueck.de/6839.asp

GPS coordinates: 52.26516,8.10781

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:26