The location of a former large burial mound field is probably unique in Lower Saxony.
It is located in the middle of the residential area and was used as a burial ground from the Early Bronze Age (approx. 1600 BC) to the pre-Roman Iron Age (approx. 50 BC). Four mounds are still preserved. It is owned and maintained by the Nienburg Museum Association.
In 1816, Count von Münster-Langelage undertook excavations at this site and found such extensive and valuable finds that, with its large number of urns and abundance of high-quality metal grave goods, it is unique in the area of "Nienburg culture". The burial mound field can justifiably be described as "the" center of the "Nienburg Culture". The excavated finds are still in the Hanover State Museum and other finds, such as the "Wölper Hängeschmuck" in the care of the Nienburg Museum. The burial mounds are located in the Erichshagen district and are signposted.
