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In the immediate vicinity of the Baltic seaside resort of Rerik, there are eight easily accessible and very well-preserved megalithic tombs.
Blengow (aka Voßberg), however, is the one in the poorest condition.

This megalithic tomb of an unknown type has been severely disturbed. It is a dolmen which originally contained a transversely oriented chamber. Eight stones from the eastern and two from the western long sides of the dolmen’s enclosure remain. The width of the dolmen can be given as 5.7 metres. Ernst Sprockhoff makes no mention of any surviving stones from the chamber. At present, however, a supporting stone and a capstone can be seen on the mound. Apparently, they were found during excavations.

Sprockhoff regards the northernmost stone on the eastern long side as the corner stone of the narrow side. This stone has a distinctive feature. Its surface is smooth and it bears a number of cup marks and seven engraved wheel crosses, each approximately 15–20 cm in diameter.

To reach the grave, drive north from Roggow along the K7 country road towards Rerik. After about 2.5 km, turn right at a long left-hand bend towards Blengow (east). In Blengow, stay on the ”Dorfstraße“, drive round the village pond and then head east out of the village. After about 900 metres, a road branches off to the right towards Zweedorf. There is also a signpost there pointing to the grave. Follow this road for just under 200 metres. The site is then located in the field, about 60 metres from the road, on a gentle hill covered with a few trees. There is a small parking lot at the edge of the field.

Visited June 2026

Taken from the on-site information board:

Voßberg
Neolithic megalithic tomb
(3300–3100 BC)

The visible stones of the structure suggest that the tomb was constructed as a dolmen arranged in a long-bed.

The shape and size of the boulder lying immediately next to the monument suggest that it was formerly the capstone of the chamber.

At least seven wheel crosses and several cup marks have been chiselled into the surface of this stone.

Whilst the cup marks were probably carved during the tomb’s period of use – presumably to hold offerings – the wheel crosses were not added until centuries later during the Bronze Age (2000–500 BC). They are generally interpreted as sun symbols and thus as indications of a sun cult.

Similar wheel crosses are also known from Mechelsdorf and Neu-Gaarz; however, they are predominantly found in Scandinavia.

Siø-dyssen, also known as a Langhøj, is a submerged Stone Age barrow located off Siø,
between Siø and Langeland, Denmark. Dated to the period between 3950 and 2800 BCE,
it represents a “langhøj,” a type of long barrow that was a forerunner to later
Stone Age dolmens (stendysser) and passage graves (jættestuer).

This monument is unique evidence of the significant sea level rise that began around
8,000 years ago during the Holocene transgression, which led to the formation of the South Fyn Archipelago.
Originally built on the southernmost tip of Siø, serving as a prominent landmark for passing sailors,
the barrow gradually became submerged as the sea encroached upon the low-lying areas.
Today, it is typically covered by about half a meter (55 cm) of water,
though stones are partially visible at low tide. All original earth fill has been washed away,
leaving only a few of the large stones that once defined the barrow.

The Siø-dyssen has also suffered damage: in 1916, a substantial portion of its stones were removed
and used for the construction of a steamboat pier on Siø. A museum inspection took place in 1943
after a report from a local merchant, confirming its submerged state and the removal of most of its curb stones,
some of which were up to 1.5 meters high, and any potential burial chambers.
The barrow is part of a broader archaeological and geological landscape in the South Fyn Archipelago,
featuring other submerged coastal settlements and monuments that highlight a rich prehistoric life before rising sea levels.

www.kulturarv.dk/fundogfortidsminder/Lokalitet/113353/

www.langeland.dk/langeland/planlaeg-din-tur/sioe-dyssen-gdk1130402

A wonderful visit to Stonehenge June 2026, the week after the summer solstice. Booked the Stone Circle Experience despite some misgivings about the cost. It turned out to be fantastic, would really recommend.

Decided to make our way by public transport. V little info available as the Stonehenge Tour Bus seems to be the only option and it is pricey.

You need to catch the X4 and go to the last stop Larkhill Health Centre. From there you are very close to the stones. You go down Willoughby Road and keep going straight. Fascinating to see the new age travellers lining the road. So much better to approach the circle from across the landscape rather than be bussed in. Got a sense of the plain and saw some of the many barrows.

We went at 7pm. We had to go to Visitors Centre first from where we were bussed in. Tour guide said we could take off our shoes which I did. It felt good to be barefoot. It was overwheming and yes, a little emotional to be inside the circle with stones towering overhead. We got the most beautiful sunny evening for it, it couldn’t have been nicer.

We helped a stricken tourist on the way home and met an impressive woman from the new age community who helped to advise the emergency services on the casualty’s location. She used the Three Words system and
knew what she was about. She mentioned one of their community had died there during the winter.

I really hope to return. I would love to come back for the winter solstice.

Got directions from a passerby, he was the coffee roaster from Club Oige coffee roastery nearby. You cannot visit the roastery but their coffee is sold in Enda’s grocery in Ballymore Eustace. Very nice people.
A hot sunny day.
Noticed abandoned public access gate beside locked farm gate at south entrance of field. The raised platform J thought was tilted away from us as we approached.
Maybe natural slope of field.
Wondered about small depression in the centre.Seems to line up with what we thought looked like the entrance ( to left of split holly bush from inside the circle) with fine view of fine hill. No bull TG. A national monument. Little visited.
No one there, we had the place to ourselves. Not signposted. Recumbent? rather than standing stones. Pint and a half in Mick Murphy’s pub after.

Blankensee is a well preserved passage grave situated in a wooded area south of Lübeck Airport. It lies in a slight depression; the burial mound that originally covered the grave can still be clearly made out by surrounding stones. The tomb, classified as a “Holsteiner chamber“, is constructed from large boulders. Four supporting stones on the northern long side and five (or six) on the southern long side support the four capstones (of which the two western ones are of considerable size); two end stones on the western short side and one end stone on the eastern short side enclose the chamber. The entrance is situated on the southern long side and consists of two yokes; some of the stones have fallen out. Large sections of the surrounding wall are still preserved. A long side running in a north-east to south-west direction can be made out; it therefore does not run parallel to the chamber.

In older photographs, a wooden fence can be seen right next to the grave. Fortunately, there was no trace of it left when I visited.

To reach the tomb, coming from the A20, take the Lübeck-Süd exit and follow the B207 towards Lübeck. About 800 metres after the exit, leave the B207 and cross the bridge heading west towards Beidendorf and Krummesse. Immediately after the bridge, turn left and continue along the northern edge of the woodland until you reach a railway line. Just before the railway line, turn right (south). After about 150 metres, you’ll come to a small car park or passing place. From here, you can already see the grave, which is situated directly next to the parking lot.

Visited June 2026