Nydam Mose

In the Iron Age, the site of the bog was a sacred place, where the weapons and ships of vanquished armies were offered to the indigenous gods in thanks for victory over the fallen enemy.

Many items were deliberately destroyed (bent, broken or hacked into pieces) in ritual sacrificial acts, from the period 200–400 CE.

During excavation a large quantity of weapons have come to light, in the form of swords, spears, bows and arrows; and also personal effects such as belt buckles, brooches and ornate clasps.

After losing the war and part of the country, Denmark was forced to transfer the Nydam Boat to Prussia and today it is displayed at Gottorf Castle in Schleswig, Germany.

The Nydam discoveries were and remain a significant theme in the relationship between Danish and German cultures in the border region.

Through its work, this interest group has contributed to the resumption of National Museum of Denmark's investigation of the bog.

From here, there is a path (Nydamstien) to the small white house, Nydamhuset, which is situated beside the site of the archaeological discoveries.