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Viking-

Playground

Hamburg: A large, 16 metre-long Viking ship lies near the
river Bille in Hamburg’s Bergedorf district. Behind it lies a
small settlement with typical dragon heads on the houses,
designed to protect the Vikings’ homes from enemies. The
ship has many sections for climbing, balancing and hiding
both inside and outside, and was designed for older child-
ren with role playing games in mind. You can hear their
commands from a distance, suggesting a turbulent seafa-
ring. Two approximately 6 metre-long rope bridges connect
the ship to a tower with a slide. The location of the tower
on top of a hill extends the length of the slide and increases
its appeal. The Viking house on the other side of the hill
provides an option for different, somewhat calmer play.
Even accompanying people can find seating possibilities
here, which can be used as baking tables too.