Scandinavian Heritage Park
There is a rich Scandinavian heritage in North Dakota. You can see a Finnish sauna, a Danish windmill, several statues, and a flag display at this heritage center. A large granite map is located at the entrance to the park with the 5 Scandinavian countries: Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
The best place to start a visit to the park is by touring the Scandinavian Heritage Center. The center is home to a tourist information center as well as a gift shop with a wide range of books and Scandinavian-inspired gifts and souvenirs.
The displays include items from each country, including a 25-foot Swedish Dala Horse, a replica of a Scandinavian Stave Church, a grass roof Stabbur, and much more. There are memorials to Scandinavian ancestors as well as a flag display that honors each of the countries as well as Canada and the United States.
The most notable building within the park is the Gol Stave church museum. This is a full-size replica of a Norwegian church, and the intricate details of the building were handcrafted with the help of Wisconsin woodcarvers Philip Odden and Elsa Bigton. If you need a place to sit down outside, head to the Nordic Pavilion. The arts in the park summer concert series is held annually at this pavilion by the local Scandinavian community members.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
- Admission: Free
- Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Website: https://scandinavianheritage.org/
- Address: 1020 S Broadway, Minot, ND 58701
