Immigrants from Scandinavia

Between 450 millions and 1,9 billions years old are the 'immigrants' from Scandinavia. During the Ice Age the glaciers came to Northern Germany and formed the diverse Stormarner countryside. 10.000 years ago after the de-glaciation lakes and moor basins, valleys of Alster, Trave, Beste and Bille emerged.

The erratic boulders are mute witnesses of this time. At a wooded area of Grabau one can visit more than 30 exemplars. A presentation board gives information about this place.

Image Copyright: R�diger Poweleit

Around 5,5 tons brings this menhir onto the scale.

Humans have used erratic boulders since the Stone Age. The big ones for grave facilities, foundations, bridges or quaysides. The smaller ones for walls and road building.