Nydam Boat, Iron Age wooden boat at Gottorf Castle, Germany
The Nydam Boat is a wooden vessel from the Iron Age that was found in bogs and later brought to Gottorf Castle. It is constructed from oak planks fitted together using a technique where the boards overlap one another.
The vessel dates to the 1st century AD and was discovered in a Danish bog in 1863. Following a territorial conflict between Denmark and Germany, the boat came to the castle museum.
The boat shows early craftsmanship of North Sea peoples and served as a model for later ships in the region. The overlapping plank construction is still studied by shipbuilders today.
The boat is displayed in a special exhibition room within the castle, where it is visible from all sides. The room is climate-controlled to protect the ancient wood and keep it stable.
The boat was small enough for shallow coastal waters yet capable of traveling on open seas. This ability made it a tool for early trade routes along Europe's coasts.
GPS coordinates: 54.96051,9.72768
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41
Nydam Mose
124 m
Sønderborg Castle
7 km
Dybbøl Windmill
6.3 km
Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke
6.2 km
Kong Christian den X's Bro
6.6 km
Preußisches Düppel-Denkmal
6.4 km
Alssund Bridge
4.9 km
Sandbjerg
1.8 km
Alsion
6.2 km
Sønderborg Townhall
7 km
Ballegård
5.3 km
Nydam Tveir
1.6 km
Dybbøl stone
6 km
Nybøl Nor
7.4 km
Dybbøl skanser
6.3 km
Chapelle du château de Sønderborg
6.9 km
Nybøl Mølle
4.6 km
Sønderborg Teater
7.2 km
Sundeved-Centeret
4.8 km
Ballebro Lighthouse
5.4 km
Redstedsgade Vandtårn
6.2 km
Solvang Vandtårn
6.1 km
Deutsches Museum Nordschleswig
6.7 km
Ringridermuseet
6.7 km
Christian IX buste, Dybbøl
6.3 km
Bymøllen
7.1 km
Dybbøl
6.2 km
Troldhøj
806 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes