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In keeping with the theme of the year, everything at the Lauresham open-air laboratory revolves around the topic of textile production and processing. Using an interactive map, you can watch videos on wool, nettle or flax processing as well as artisans spinning or weaving. You will also get fascinating insights into the world of dyeing.

Location: Lauresham Open Air Laboratory

Location: Lauresham open-air laboratory

What was everyday life like for the upper class in the early Middle Ages? Which status symbols provided information about the rank of a mistress in the Carolingian era? 

Time: 11:00

Time: 10:00-17:00

After a brief introduction to the topic of 'willow', step-by-step instructions are used to create a small to medium-sized basket made of unpeeled and peeled willow using the traditional weaving method.

The members of the group IG FrüHer breathe new life into the old settlement at Haddebyer Noor. They impressively show what everyday life in Haithabu was like during the Viking Age and give a wide range of insights into handicrafts and household crafts in the early Middle Ages. The men demonstrate leatherwork, wood and bone carving, while the women let you watch needle tying and spinni

In the Viking Age, bone and antler carvers were skilled craftsmen who made everyday objects as well as richly decorated things for upscale needs. Combs, needles, spindle whorls, knife handles, game pieces, flutes and small containers were made in their workshops. As raw material they used red deer and reindeer antlers, moose shovels, but also bones from swans, wild and domestic animals.

The Viking group Hànars fraendir breathes new life into the old settlement on the loop. It impressively shows how much everyday life in Haithabu during the Viking Age differs from today's and provides insights into handicrafts and handicrafts in the earl