--- title: "Lugenstein (Platz und Findling)" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/lugenstein-platz-und-findling" description: "The Lugenstein used to be an old court (Thingplatz) of the Saxons, a tribe that had not yet converted to Christianity by the end of the 8th century. Justice was dispensed on this court square. Until the conquest by the Frankish king Charlemagne, Verden belonged to the Duchy of Saxony, the region was known as \"Sturmigau\" and Verden was located in the middle." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1243240/be55963a4b488320687f97ceef48c2f4600aa76c2fe16a62d1a3b90f133d24bc/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Lugenstein (Platz und Findling) =============================== - Historical structure - Erratic boulder A large, smoothly polished stone set within a circular pattern of paving stones, surrounded by small seating areas. An old brick building with a stepped gable and half-timbering, surrounded by cobblestones and trees. A large, round stone boulder in a paved square, surrounded by chairs and plants. Half-timbered houses surround a cobblestone square in Verden, Lower Saxony, under a blue sky. An informational sign describes the historical significance of the cathedral and the Lugenstein in Verden. The square at the beginning of the pedestrian zone not far from the cathedral and the erratic boulder there are known as the "Lugenstein". The Lugenstein used to be an old court (Thingplatz) of the Saxons, a tribe that had not yet converted to Christianity by the end of the 8th century. Justice was dispensed on this court square. Until the conquest by the Frankish king Charlemagne, Verden belonged to the Duchy of Saxony, the region was known as "Sturmigau" and Verden was located in the middle. Read more Good to know ------------ Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historical structure - Historical structure - Historical structure - Tours 56.56 km - Bicycle 55.30 km - Bicycle 38.70 km - Bicycle Contact Große Straße 131 27283 Verden (Aller)