Haithabu Viking Settlement

Very interesting reconstruction of seven Viking houses, parts of which were found during excavations. The reconstruction was carried out taking historical craft techniques and materials into account. On narrow wooden paths between the clay-plastered wicker walls of the houses, you get a good idea of Viking life. In summer there is a large program of events where the village comes to life and you can watch the “residents” doing their old crafts or trade with them on market days.

Seven houses, parts of which were found and excavated, were rebuilt, along with the typical boardwalk in the shape of the old wooden walkways as well as a pier, a paved stream and a landing bridge. While otherwise only materials and tools from the Viking Age were used for construction, concrete had to be used for the construction of the landing bridge to protect against the shipworm.
Only highly specialized craft firms were commissioned to rebuild the wooden structures. Even so, the work was difficult, as many of the craft techniques common in the early Middle Ages have been lost and are no longer practiced today. Although the saw was known in the Viking Age, the wood was only split with an ax because of its better stability, or used in a relatively natural way, as far as the rafters and the support timber as well as the lath construction for the clay walls.

The Viking houses are a natural and faithful replica of the originals. Perfect can be understood, as lived here more than 1,000 years ago. Tip: In winter, replicas are not accessible!