Wiederaufbau von Wikinger Häusern "Haithabu", Open-air Viking museum in Busdorf, Germany
Haithabu is an open-air museum in Busdorf featuring seven reconstructed Viking houses built with authentic materials and techniques based on archaeological research. The buildings showcase realistic floor plans, interior layouts, and household objects that help visitors understand how people lived and worked in that era.
The original Haithabu settlement served as a central trading hub connecting Scandinavia and Central Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries. Archaeological excavations at the site provided extensive findings that form the basis for these modern reconstructions.
Visitors watch craftspeople perform Viking-era techniques like woodworking and metalworking while wearing period clothing, making ancient skills tangible. These demonstrations show how daily work and creation were integral to community life in those times.
The museum operates daily from March through November with guided tours available in German and English. An educational center serves school groups with specialized programs designed for classroom learning.
The museum displays exact replicas of Viking-era tools, household items, and trade goods that were discovered during excavations at the original settlement. These objects offer a rare glimpse into the kinds of goods that merchants exchanged between regions during this trading era.
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