Danevirke Museum

Architect: Lundgaard & Tranberg
Location: Slesvig
Year: 2021
Date: October 5, 2025

The Danevirke, Northern Europe’s largest ancient monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site, marks the birthplace of Denmark as a nation. The new Danevirke Museum tells the story of 1,500 years of history — a place where trade, conflict, and coexistence have shaped the borderland between North and South.

Located at the historic crossroads of the Hærvej and the main rampart — once the only passage between Scandinavia and Europe — the museum stands as a gateway to the Schleswig region. Its powerful, unifying roof symbolizes how history and people come together across borders, while the architecture lets the ancient earthwork remain the true focal point.

The building is organized around two main spaces: the exhibition hall and an open, outward-facing sequence with a foyer, multipurpose room, and education area offering panoramic views of the rampart. The high-ceilinged exhibition area allows for dramatic displays, connecting artifacts with the very landscape where history unfolded.

An outdoor covered walkway along the eastern and northern façades creates a seamless transition between museum and landscape, allowing visitors to experience the Danevirke and its surroundings even beyond opening hours.