Denghoog
A Neolithic megalithic tomb about 5,000 years old in Wenningstedt, where visitors can go inside the burial chamber.
Denghoog is a Neolithic passage tomb in the village of Wenningstedt, built around 3000 BCE, and is one of the best-preserved megalithic tombs in Northern Europe. The chamber is enclosed by 12 large stones, and the single capstone covering the top weighs about 20 tonnes. Visitors can crawl through the low entrance into the chamber. It is open seasonally; admission is a few euros, and a visit takes about 20 minutes. It can be combined with the Red Cliff and Wenningstedt Beach.
Opening hours
Approx. April–October 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Red Cliff, Kampen
- Uwe Dune
- Kampen
- Braderup Heath
- Westerland Beach & Promenade
- Sylt Aquarium
- Keitum & St. Severin
- Altfriesisches Haus