“Danevirke is the largest historic fortification site in the Nordics, but paradoxically can be difficult for visitors to get a good impression of without overstepping the boundaries and thus damaging the sensitive archaeology and nature of the site. The new landscape and visitor guidance design will unlock a much more exciting visitor itinerary, with few and carefully selected interventions that minimize the impact on the historic substance and are clearly offset from the monument with a modern, understated appearance.”, says Julian Weyer, partner and architect at C.F. Møller Architects.

Strengthening the communication of history
The walks in the archaeological park lead through the Gate to the North, over and up onto the rampart itself, and at the remains of the Valdemar's Wall, a new freely cantilevered viewing platform allows visitors to experience the original height and impact of the fortification in the landscape without touching the historic brickwork.
At the reconstructed Redoubt 14, an information pavilion will be integrated, and in other places along the extensive fortifications, information points will be set up which illustrate the design of the wall through different historical eras, supplemented with seating options.

In addition to the upgrading of the archaeological park, the wider landscape concept places emphasis on enhancing the natural values of the area, for example by creating a new wetland area at Dannevirke Lake, and on improving activity areas, recreation facilities and meeting points such as playgrounds and festival areas for the local community to use all year round.

The project has now received funding from local, national and EU funds, and is expected to be realised by the end of 2026.

Client:

Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg, Dannewerk Municipality
Engineering
Rohwer Ingenieure
Architect
C.F. Møller Architects
Landscape
C.F. Møller Architects
Collaborators, other
kessler.krämer landschaftsarchitekten

Project Description
Press Release Kreis Schleswig-Flensburg