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Billroth oak in Bergen auf Rügen

Billroth oak in Bergen auf Rügen
The Billroth Oak is a majestic oak tree in the heart of Bergen. A majestic oak. It was planted in honor of the famous surgeon Theodor Billroth, who was born in Bergen on Rügen. The tree named after him has a circumference of 3.55 meters, is around 120 years old and has been a natural monument since 1950.

The Billroth Oak in Bergen auf Rügen - a living monument

In the heart of Bergen auf Rügen stands an impressive oak tree that is much more than just an ordinary tree: the Billroth Oak. It was planted in honor of Theodor Billroth, one of the most important surgeons of the 19th century, who was born in Bergen auf Rügen. With a trunk circumference of 3.55 meters and an estimated age of around 120 years, it is one of the most striking natural monuments on the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It has been an official nature reserve since 1950.

Theodor Billroth - Famous son of the island of Rügen

Theodor Billroth is considered a pioneer of modern surgery. The fact that he had his roots in Bergen on Rügen makes the oak tree named after him a special place of remembrance. Visitors to the district town of Rügen will find a quiet but impressive link between natural history and regional cultural history on the German Baltic coast.

How to get to the Billroth Oak in Bergen on Rügen

Bergen auf Rügen is easy to reach by train - Bergen auf Rügen train station is only about 0.6 km away. By car, the Samtens highway exit is around 9.6 km away. Those arriving by ferry, for example via the ferry port of Sassnitz, can also be there in a short time.