In the current scenario, the traffic in this urban area is being governed by the Vikings.
Unique Viking Traffic Light Installed in Haddeby, Schleswig-Holstein
A distinctive traffic light featuring a Viking figure has been installed in Haddeby, a district of Busdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The installation took place on April 10, 2025, and the idea originated from a woman who was inspired by a similar viking traffic light in Denmark.
Mayor Ralf Feddersen of Haddeby was enthusiastic about the proposal and initiated the necessary steps. The funding for the project was jointly provided by the municipality of Busdorf, the Haddeby office, and the association for the World Heritage.
The viking traffic light can be found near the entrance of the Viking Museum Haithabu, a significant historical site from the time of the vikings and officially part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The design of the traffic light was created by a graphic designer from the region in the style of the old Northmen, with the viking figure equipped with an ax and a shield.
The cost of the installation was approximately 3,000 euros. The designs were submitted to the responsible authority for review, and the responsible authority approved the use of the viking figures.
There are other examples of creative traffic light figures in Germany, such as same-sex couples in Flensburg and figures from the "Mainzelmännchen" series in Mainz. The viking traffic light in Haddeby is intended to provide conversation topics, especially among tourists visiting the nearby Viking Museum.
The idea to use viking figures for the traffic light was inspired by previously installed viking traffic lights in Denmark. There are similar traffic lights with vikings in Aarhus, Denmark, and the red traffic light figure in Aarhus is also in viking style.
The installation of the viking traffic light required a permit procedure due to German traffic sign regulations. The special status of the museum site as part of the UNESCO World Heritage may have contributed to the approval of the viking traffic light.
You can view the viking traffic light on Twitter by following this link: pic.twitter.com/829d4OvWDI
The viking traffic light in Haddeby is a unique addition to the region, adding a touch of local charm and history to the area.
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