Dolmen von Putlos

The dolmens of Putlos are eight stone burial chambers from prehistoric times scattered across a military training ground in Schleswig-Holstein. The structures consist of large upright stones forming a chamber and show the building style of North European megalithic culture.

These megaliths were built between 3500 and 2800 BCE as part of the Funnel Beaker culture that spread across northern Europe. They show how building techniques and burial customs developed over generations in this early civilization.

These burial chambers show how Neolithic communities honored their dead and what building techniques they knew. The stone structures reflect the beliefs of people who saw megaliths as places of remembrance.

Visiting requires special permission from the German military, as the dolmens sit on an active training ground. You should contact the responsible authorities beforehand to understand access restrictions and requirements.

The largest specimen at this site, Putlos 8, stretches about 130 meters in length and ranks among Germany's longest megaliths. The interior of this remarkable structure was later filled with concrete, which marks the site's modern history.