Most Popular PlacesRandom PlaceListsItinerariesAdd a PlaceDownload the App Hunebed D27 Grotta Tanaccia PDX Carpet Memorial Roundels of Historical Figures Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body Parts 5 days ago Atlas Obscura’s Guide to America’s Most Haunted Cemeteries 12 days ago The Best Haunted Hotels to Book for a Spooky Getaway 21 days ago More than 5,000 years old, D27 is the largest dolmen in the Netherlands and was already standing long before Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids were built. Just a short walk from the Hunebedcentrum in Borger stands D27, the largest dolmen in the Netherlands. At over 22 meters (74 feet) long and more than 5,000 years old, this megalithic monument was already ancient when Stonehenge was still centuries away.
Massive boulders form the tomb, including the heaviest capstone ever used in a Dutch dolmen, estimated to weigh around 20 tons. The monument has fascinated visitors for centuries. In fact, the first documented archaeological excavation of a Dutch dolmen took place here in 1685.
Yet D27 still guards its secrets. Much of the site remains undisturbed, and its sealed burial chamber continues to fuel questions about what may still lie hidden beneath these ancient stones. Standing beside the giant tomb, it is easy to understand why D27 is known as the king of the Dutch dolmens.
Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter. Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. D27 stands directly beside the Hunebedcentrum in Borger and is easy to reach by car, bicycle, or public transport.
The dolmen can be visited free of charge throughout the year. For a deeper understanding of its history, archaeology, and the prehistoric people who built it, pair your visit with the neighboring museum. The site is also a great starting point for exploring other dolmens and walking routes in the Hondsrug UNESCO Global Geopark.
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