Burg auf dem Falkenberg

The fortress sits on a crescent-shaped plateau measuring 80 meters in length and 15 meters in width, with defensive ditches surrounding the structure.

Archaeological investigations in 1905 uncovered evidence of settlement from the 9th to 13th centuries, including pottery fragments and metal objects within waste pits.

The site represents the northern German architectural tradition of constructing defensive structures on elevated positions to monitor important trade routes.

The castle remains are accessible through a marked path in the Fischbecker Heide natural area, offering views over the Elbe Valley from Buxtehude to Harburg.

Local folklore connects the castle to pirates Störtebeker and Gödeke Michels, who allegedly buried treasure there before their capture in 1401.

Location: Hamburg

GPS coordinates: 53.46468,9.86928

Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:42