Hedeby (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhe̝ːðəˌpyˀ], Old Norse: Heiðabýr, German: Haithabu) was an important Danish Viking Age (8th to the 11th centuries) trading settlement near the southern end of the Jutland Peninsula, now in the Schleswig-Flensburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Sep 28, 2018 · Hedeby (Old Norse: Heiðabýr; German: Haithabu) was an important stronghold in Viking Age Denmark from the 8th-11th centuries CE and, along with Birka in present-day Sweden, it was the most important Viking trading center in Europe. During this time it flourished under the control of Danish Vikings.

Hedeby, in medieval Danish history, trade centre at the southeastern base of the Jutland Peninsula on the Schlei estuary. It served as an early focus of national unification and as a crossroads for Western–Eastern European and European–Western Asian trade.

Hedeby (also known as Haithabu) was one of the most important Viking Age trading settlements in Scandinavia. Located in present-day Germany near the town of Schleswig, Hedeby played a crucial role as a commercial and cultural hub from the 8th to the 11th centuries.

May 22, 2018 · The Hedeby Viking Museum and reconstructed houses at Haithabu in northern Germany is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site one of the top sights to see in Schleswig-Holstein.

Hedeby, or Haithabu, was situated towards the southern end of the Jutland Peninsula at the head of a narrow navigable inlet known today as the Schlei which connects to the Baltic Sea. The emporium of Hedeby flourished from the 8th to the 11th centuries.

Hedeby and the Danevirke encompass archaeological sites and structures of the 6th to 12th centuries which represent a trading town and an associated defensive wall complex.

Jan 14, 2020 · Hedeby was a key Danish settlement during the Viking Age that was established in the 8th century and destroyed in 1066. The settlement was located near the southernmost end of the Jutland Peninsula, within what is now the district of Schleswig-Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Jan 23, 2025 · Hedeby, the southernmost Nordic town during the Viking Age - served as a key trading hub. This vibrant center was a fascinating melting pot for trade and intriguing history that attracted representatives from diverse communities, including Christians, Muslims, and believers in the Norse deities.

Aug 6, 2023 · Join us on a journey to Hedeby, an ancient hub of Norse trade and one of the largest settlements of the Viking Age. The intriguing history of Hedeby, from its growth as a major trading center to its ultimate fall, provides a fascinating insight into the complexities of the Viking Age. Source: Hedeby Viking Museum.