Goseck Circle
Sonnenobservatorium Goseck
A Neolithic celestial calendar standing in a nondescript wheat field.

📜 Neolithic celestial calendar, central Europe’s oldest central enclosure.
🔍 Dates from 4900 BC, reconstructed archaeological site.

Why Go

☀️ Witness celestial alignments, especially winter solstice.
🏛️ Explore ancient prehistoric structure.
🚶 Easy public access since 2005.

Why Avoid

🅿️ Practically no parking on the road.

Tips

🚗 Best reached with own transport.
ℹ️ Information center at Goseck Castle.

Hours

🕒 Observatory open 24/7. Information center: April-October daily 11:00-17:00, November-March by appointment.

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