Explore the Map
Gantoftadösen
55.9842° N, 12.8078° E
About
Gantoftadösen (or Jättestugan - "giant's home") is a partially destroyed dolmen in the area of Helsingborg in Scania, Sweden. The dolmen is registered with the RAÄ as Kvistofta 14:1 and was erected between 3500 and 2800 BC by members of the Funnelbeaker culture (TBK; Swedish: Trattbägarkulturen). The rectangular chamber was about 2.8 m long and 1.4 m wide. Three large support stones hold up a meter thick roof stone of 2.5 x 2.5 m, which is partially split in the middle. On the roof stone (Swedish: takhällen) are nine cup marks, the most common form of Nordish petroglyph.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Dolmen construction
3500–2800 BC
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
More Sites in Sweden
Birka
Viking Age trading center on Björkö island.
Bulverket
Large wooden fortification in Lake Tingstäde
Borgeby Castle
Medieval castle with Viking Age origins.
Ajvide Settlement
Neolithic to Bronze Age coastal settlement
Uppåkra
Iron Age settlement in Scania, Sweden.
Lapphyttan
Medieval blast-furnace site, 12th–14th century Sweden