Wikingerhaus von Haithabu

The Wikingerhaus von Haithabu is a reconstructed settlement by the river featuring seven houses built using authentic early medieval materials and construction methods. The site shows the layout of a trading center with residences and a waterfront structure for vessels.

This trading port emerged in the 8th century and became one of the major commercial hubs of medieval northern Europe. After centuries of active commerce, the settlement was abandoned in the 11th century.

The settlement reflects how people organized their daily life around the waterfront, with crafted objects showing their trades and far-reaching connections. The reconstructed houses reveal a tightly organized community built on river commerce.

Visitors can enter the reconstructed houses to experience the layout and living conditions of the period, with guided tours and audio guides offered in multiple languages. The site is walkable with mostly level pathways connecting the various structures.

A reconstructed landing bridge at the waterfront demonstrates how vessels docked directly at the settlement, making it a crucial regional junction. The bridge reveals the dependence of this port on water routes for its survival.