Danevirke
Danevirke is an archaeological site and defensive wall in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. This World Heritage Site is named after the Danes and dates back to the 7th century.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in July, when daily highs reach 21 °C. The wettest month is October, which sees about 100 mm of rain. For those preferring milder conditions, April and May offer highs between 12 °C and 16 °C.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Heide-Büsum Airport, located 52 km away, while Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is 100 km from the area. Danevirke is about 338 km from Berlin. Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to Hedeby, which is 5.3 km away, or Glücksburg Castle, located 39.6 km from the site. Danevirke is one of the 134 sights in Germany listed on this site and is ranked 66th among German sights for English Wikipedia lookups.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 55 | 66 | 45 | 59 | 79 | 92 | 88 | 83 | 100 | 84 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
