Timeline
13:00
Arrive at the Sieben Steinhäuser megalithic gravesite. The five massive stone tombs stand silently in the middle of the Bergen-Hohne Training Area. Note that access is restricted to weekends due to military presence on weekdays, so ensure your visit is on a Saturday or Sunday. The site is signed from Ostenholz and the tank ring road near Fallingbostel.
14:30
Check the route for a nearby place to eat or drink. As there are no food or drink options listed in the immediate vicinity of the gravesite, you will need to travel to Ostenholz or the nearby town for a snack or lunch after your visit.
15:30
End your visit with a walk back towards the exit. Take time to reflect on the history of the site before heading back to your transport. If you stopped for food, enjoy your meal there before departing.
Local tip
The site is only accessible at weekends due to military presence during the weekdays. Plan your visit for Saturday or Sunday to ensure entry.
Check before you go
- Verify that your visit is on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) as the site is closed on weekdays due to military training exercises.
- Check the route to Ostenholz or nearby towns for lunch options, as there are no food or drink facilities at the site itself.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bergen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).