Discover Linden: Megalithic Tomb and Broklandsau Lowlands

A reconstructed passage tomb from the Neolithic period and the Broklandsau Lowlands nature reserve give Linden two distinct themes for a trip: archaeological traces and protected landscapes. The Linden-Pahlkrug megalithic tomb represents a specific site, while cycle paths and other cultural and nature experiences broaden the view to the wider travel destination of Dithmarschen.

The Linden-Pahlkrug Passage Tomb

The Linden-Pahlkrug megalithic tomb is considered the best-preserved megalithic tomb in West Holstein. It lies within a restored burial mound and is a reconstructed, accessible Neolithic passage tomb. It is listed as a protected cultural monument. The site is signposted; visitors will find a small car park and a picnic shelter.

Its design also makes a visit interesting: Linden-Pahlkrug is one of the Nordic passage graves with an oval ground plan, and its corridor lies crosswise to the chamber. These two features help you appreciate the layout of the tomb. A floor covering of rounded stones may also have survived in the chamber.

Landscape and cycling tours

Linden is part of the Broklandsau Lowlands nature reserve, which covers around 1,841 hectares. This broadens the range of themes from a single archaeological monument to a protected landscape. If you would like to combine culture and nature on your trip, Linden offers both as distinct aspects of its character.

The Dithmarschen cycling tour “Bats and Kingfishers” passes through the Eider lowlands, moors, meadows and forests, and includes a visit to an old stone grave in Linden. The Dithmarschen Route is a 181.15-kilometre circular cycling tour. The descriptions focus on different aspects: the “Bats and Kingfishers” tour highlights landscapes and a visit to the grave, while the Dithmarschen Route is described in terms of its length and circular format. You can choose according to the kind of cycling tour that interests you, without treating the two as the same offer.

More cultural and nature experiences in Dithmarschen

The cultural offerings in the wider travel destination of Dithmarschen extend beyond prehistory. The Dithmarschen Regional Museum in Meldorf takes visitors through 1,200 years of Dithmarschen—from the wealth of the Peasants’ Republic to everyday rural life in the 1960s. In Albersdorf, the Stone Age Park focuses on hands-on activities such as flint knapping, archery, making Stone Age jewellery, starting fires and baking bread. The programme may vary depending on the date.

Next to the Stone Age Park is the Stone Age Forest: around 40 hectares of naturalistic outdoor grounds are permanently open and free of charge. The Stone Age Forest in Albersdorf also contains nine original archaeological monuments. Check access before your visit. On the Dithmarschen coast, guided mudflat walks with knowledgeable local National Park mudflat guides reveal the diverse life of the Wadden Sea at low tide. Tides and available dates vary; check the times if you are planning a mudflat walk.

Choose accommodation based on your travel interests

For planning, it helps to decide on your main focus first: do you want to centre your visit on the passage tomb in Linden, or would you also like to include cultural, Stone Age and mudflat experiences in the wider travel destination of Dithmarschen? You can use this to guide your search for accommodation in Linden or elsewhere.

Discover more destinations: Barlt, Westerdeichstrich, Hörst, Kirchspielslandgemeinden Eider, Averlak, Bunsoh, Kleve, Schalkholz.

Go to the wider travel overview: Dithmarschen.