About Haithabu summer market
Haithabu Summer Market 2026 – A Viking experience at the historic trading centre
From 9 to 12 July 2026, the Summer Market will take place at the Viking Museum Haithabu in Busdorf, Schleswig-Holstein. On Haddebyer Chaussee in 24866 Busdorf, the legendary Viking trading centre on the Schlei will come back to life.
Haithabu – UNESCO World Heritage Site
In the early Middle Ages, Haithabu was one of the most important trading centres in Northern Europe. The archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The open-air museum, with its reconstructed Viking houses, offers a unique setting.
Programme and attractions
The summer market brings the Viking trading centre to life: craftspeople demonstrate traditional techniques, traders offer their wares for sale, and Viking re-enactors present the life of the Northmen. There are hands-on activities for children.
Opening hours
The summer market is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
How to get there
Viking Museum Haithabu, Haddebyer Chaussee, 24866 Busdorf, Schleswig-Holstein.
