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A Remembrance of the Past...
a Legacy for the Future.
Phone: 701-852-9161
Email: scandha@srt.com
Phone: 701-852-9161
Email: scandha@srt.com
Welcome and thank you for visiting the Scandinavian Heritage Association website! We hope you find our website filled with lively pictures, colorful descriptions, and other information that will ultimately entice you to visit our park in person! You will find a find a world of Scandinavian history like none other. If you are interested in discovering your heritage or just sharing it with others, this is a great start to your journey.
The Scandinavian Heritage Park located in Minot, North Dakota is a magical place where you’ll find remembrances and replicas from each of the five Scandinavian and Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Step inside a real Stabbur, explore our full-scale replica Stave Church, from Gol, Norway, and walk around the 25 foot tall Swedish Dala Horse, to name a few of our most popular attractions!
Explore 14 acres of Scandinavian culture with landmarks, artifacts, and architectural replicas that honor the legacy of Nordic immigrants in the American Midwest.
Become part of preserving and celebrating Scandinavian heritage by volunteering, donating, or joining one of our events and programs.
Scandinavian Heritage Park is open year-round for visitors to explore. Seasonal hours and special event schedules may vary, so please check before planning your visit.
The Scandinavian Heritage Association recognizes the conclusion of Norsk Høstfest. We invite our community to read our official statement regarding this transition and our continued commitment to preserving and sharing Scandinavian heritage.
Stay connected with the Scandinavian Heritage Association! Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on upcoming events, cultural programs, exhibits, and ways to get involved—all celebrating Scandinavian heritage and community.
Built through community dedication and cultural pride, Scandinavian Heritage Park continues to honor Scandinavian traditions while welcoming new generations of visitors.
Discover the landmarks and exhibits that draw visitors from around the world and define the heart of Scandinavian Heritage Park.
A full-scale replica of Norway’s Gol Stave Church, showcasing intricate medieval woodwork and traditional Nordic craftsmanship.
This traditional Norwegian storage house represents historic rural life, built to protect food and goods from harsh weather and wildlife.
The iconic Swedish Dala Horse stands as a colorful symbol of Swedish folk art and cultural identity.
Hear from visitors who have experienced the beauty, history, and culture of Scandinavian Heritage Park firsthand. Their stories reflect the lasting impressions made through generations of tradition and community.
Gol Stave Church was the perfect venue for our wedding! Nice that we didn’t have to decorate the church as we let the ornate woodwork speak for itself. The volunteers were so helpful and friendly. The park/grounds lent to gorgeous wedding photos after the ceremony. Thank you again!
Beautiful park, really neat house with Scandinavian artifacts and antiques from the old country. Tools the used and travelled with will blow you away. Truly remarkable ancestors we had. The church was breathtaking and the houses that were built in the 1700’s and brought over from Norway were neat.
A picturesque park in a beautiful city. The gift shop and visitor’s center has fun Minot related souvenirs, too. 5/5 highly recommend 👌
A full schedule is coming soon, but we just wanted to point out all of the fun things you’ll experience at the FREE 2026 Midsummer Festival at the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot (June 19-21):
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• Pinks Bar and Grill serving up delicious eats
• Several snack vendors, including crafted lemonades from the Local Lemon
• Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches served up by the Scandinavian Heritage Association
• Swedish Fika and Seven Bites and coffee
• Daughters of Norway serving Scandinavian treats
• Sons of Norway serving root beer floats
• The Blue Rider will be serving up drinks in the evening
You will not go home hungry.
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰! This year you’ll hear live music from...
• MoonCats
• Ted and Kari
• Grace Notes
• Mythtickle
• Minot City Band
• an accordion club with a whopping 15 accordion players
Plus Funtyme DJ Music with Lois Zahn, featuring an Abba Hour special on Friday night.
𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!
• Norwegian forest cats
• Children’s scavenger hunt
• Cosplay contest
• Third Annual Surstromming Eating Contest
• Bonfires on Friday and Saturday nights (weather permitting)
• Quilts of Valor presentation
• Flag ceremony
• Viking Market (vendors of all kinds)
• Royal Rebel Cheer - fish and chicken dancing at the midsummer pole
• park attractions are open (Gol Stav Church, Sigdal House, Heritage House, Finnish Sauna, etc.)
And get yourself a flower crown while supplies!
And to top off the weekend, join us on Sunday for Norwegian waffles provided by the Daughters of Norway, followed by Gospel Hour.
It’s shaping up to be a doozy of a celebration!
One pawsome fan favorite is back for Midsummer Festival 2026: Norwegian forest cats! These majestic floofs will make you go 🥹
Listen to me right meow: you will not want to miss these purr-fect furballs. Even if there weren't a dozen other amazingly fun things to do at Midsummer Fest, these guys would be worth the trip.
They’ll be around Saturday, June 20
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