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Megalithic Tombs in the Pastitz Forest
Many archaeological sites have been preserved to this day in the Pastitz Forest near Putbus, including megalithic tombs, burial mounds, castle ramparts, as well as cup-marked and grooved stones.
Many archaeological sites have been preserved to this day in the Pastitz Forest near Putbus, including megalithic tombs, burial mounds, castle ramparts, as well as cup-marked and grooved stones. Among the Neolithic graves is a well-known megalithic tomb (Site 2 in the Pastitz Forest) located along the railroad line from Bergen to Putbus. Despite traces of stone-cutting teams, the dolmen and its surrounding stones are still well-preserved here. Originally, the tomb—a large dolmen with a vestibule dating from around 3000 B.C.—had a burial chamber with four capstones, two of which are missing and one of which has slipped into the chamber. At the presumed megalithic tomb, Site 51, in the Pastitz Forest, the surrounding stones have also largely been preserved. However, the burial chamber is not yet visible above ground in the flat, elongated mound. It is therefore questionable whether this structure is in fact a megalithic tomb. Author: Dr. Katrin Staude / Archäo Tour Rügen, archaeo-tour-ruegen.de
Megalithic Tombs in the Pastitz Forest – Archaeological Sites Near Putbus on Rügen
A remarkably large number of archaeological sites have survived to this day in the Pastitzer Forest near Putbus. These archaeological remains include megalithic tombs, burial mounds, castle ramparts, as well as cup-marked and grooved stones. The site is among the most interesting Neolithic remains on the island of Rügen along the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
The large dolmen along the Bergen–Putbus railroad line (Site 2)
Particularly well-known is the megalithic tomb along the Bergen–Putbus railroad line, also known as Site 2. The dolmen, with its surrounding stones, is still well-preserved despite traces of earlier stone-cutting operations. The tomb is a large dolmen with a vestibule dating from around 3000 B.C. Originally, the burial chamber had four capstones, but two are missing and one has slipped into the chamber.
Site 51 – A Mysterious Archaeological Site in the Pastitz Forest
Another archaeological site is the so-called Site 51 in the Pastitz Forest. Here, too, most of the encircling stones have been preserved, but a burial chamber visible above ground has not yet been found. The flat, elongated mound leaves open the question of whether it is actually a megalithic tomb—an archaeological mystery that makes the site even more intriguing.
Other attractions in Putbus
Spa administration Putbus
● Putbus
Tourist information of the spa administration Putbus. In the spa administration / tourist information you can obtain tourist services, host catalogs, information on bus - train - ship, ticket service (theater, Königstuhl, Störtebeker, special events), information on city and park tours and information materials are sold. The registration and processing of all matters relating to the visitor's tax also takes place here. Opening hours: January - April: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00 May - September: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00, Sundays/Public holidays 10:00 - 14:00 October - December: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00 Visitor's tax: High season (May 01 - Oct. 31) Adults 2.00 EUR / Reduced 1.00 EUR Low season (Nov. 01 - April 30) adults 1.50 EUR / reduced rate 0.75 EUR Further information: Children under the age of 14 are free of charge. Severely disabled persons with a reduction in earning capacity of 100% and their accompanying person on presentation of the relevant official ID. Reduction applies to children aged 14 - 17. Pupils, trainees and students up to the age of 27 (on presentation of proof). Severely disabled persons with a reduction in earning capacity of 60%.
Putbus Castle Church
● Putbus
The castle church in Putbus Park Until 1840, Putbus was part of the parish of Vilmnitz. In this year, the parish acquired its own parish registers and its own churchyard was consecrated. Putbus became an independent parish. Over time, the need to create a separate church building grew. Initially, the theater was to be converted into a church. However, as this plan met with resistance from the residents, the Kursalon in the park was converted into a church in 1891/92 - the upper galleries were removed and their windows moved inwards, and the open arcades to the dance hall were fitted with windows. The result was a three-aisled church. A church tower was erected in place of the northern extension, while the southern extension retained its shape. The church was consecrated on Reformation Day in 1892 and the bells rang for the first time on July 12, 1893. The castle church is impressively different from the brick churches typical of the island. It is flooded with light, with large arched windows opening onto the park. It forms an impressive ensemble with the neoclassical buildings in the park and in the adjacent streets.
Putbus Castle Park
● Putbus
Although Putbus Castle, once the stately home of the Princes of Putbus, was razed to the ground in 1962, the beautiful castle park is still a reminder of this magnificent time. Magnolias and sequoias adorn the English-style garden. The park was laid out in 1804 by the founder of the town, Wilhelm Malte I zu Putbus, originally in the French style. It was later developed in the style of an English landscape park. The classicist palace around which the park was laid out was unfortunately demolished in the 1960s. The orangery, the stables, the mausoleum, the parish church and the castle church as well as the monkey and bird house are still preserved. Then as now, Putbus is not only famous for its castle and circus, but also for its scenic surroundings. It is not surprising that even Caspar David Friedrich visited the Putbus region. He incorporated the impressions he gained into his paintings "A View of Putbus" and "Landscape with Rainbow", for example.
Events in Putbus
10. September 2026, 19:30–21:30
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: Amadeus Meets Astor
● Theater Putbus
Martynas Levickis & the Goldmund Quartet
13. September – 14. September 2026
30th Rügen Cabaret Regatta
● Theater Putbus
Jonas Greiner, “On Equal Footing”
13. September – 14. September 2026
30th Rügen Cabaret Regatta
● Theater Putbus
Jonas Greiner, “On Equal Footing”
Accommodations auf Rügen
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
"Zur Schaabe" Inn & Pension
● Glowe
"Zur Schaabe" Gasthaus & Pension is located in the beautiful Baltic seaside resort of Glowe in the north-east of the island of Rügen.
"Prince Jaromar" Hotel Resort & Spa
● Thiessow
In the middle of the UNESCO biosphere reserve Süd-Ost-Rügen, directly on the beach, you will find our private 4-star wellness hotel.
A-ROSA Hotel Ceres am Meer - Adults Only
● Binz
This design hotel impresses with its fantastic location right by the sea on the island of Rügen, not far from the Binz pier, and offers stylish wellness facilities and panoramic views from almost every room.