Roman settlement Tegelberg

Roman settlement Tegelberg is an archaeological site with remains of a villa rustica near Tegelberg mountain in Bavaria. The excavated structures reveal living spaces, baths, and a sophisticated heating system that ran beneath the floors to warm the rooms.

This villa rustica was built in the 2nd century AD during the Roman period and was part of the Roman Alpine territory. Archaeological excavations in the 1930s uncovered the remains and made them known to the public.

The settlement shows how Romans lived and built in this mountain region through preserved floor plans and remains of living spaces. Visitors can see which materials and techniques were used and how everyday rooms like baths were arranged.

The site is accessible throughout the year and displays the excavations under protective glass pavilions. These transparent roofs allow clear views of the ancient structures while protecting the archaeological remains from the weather.

Beneath the Roman remains, Celtic vessels were discovered from the time before the villa was built, showing that the region was already inhabited 200 years earlier. These finds hint at a long history of human settlement at this location.