"Solvang - A taste of Denmark" Solvang by annk

Solvang Travel Guide: 267 reviews and 672 photos

The Danish capital of America

Solvang was established by a group of Danish educators in 1911. It's main attraction is the traditional architecture, windmills, museums, shops and bakeries. Bakeries and candy stores are everywhere. You could smell the delectible danish treats everywhere while walking around town. Just too tempting!!

Some people view Solvang as a tourist trap and I'd agree but the architecture is charming.

Solvang is located about 45 miles north of Santa Barbara and 150 miles north of Los Angeles. It's located in the Santa Ynez valley that has over 40 wineries, a few tasting rooms are in town.

Vters walking around town

Tinkan arranged a VT meeting Easter weekend, April 10th and 11th, 2004. It was a perfect location for a get together and a nice place to stroll around.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Charming small town that resembles a Danish village
Cons:Not the place to visit if you are on a diet

Last visit to Solvang: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Feb 11, 2005
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (9)

Vters enjoying Easter breakfast - Solvang

Great Danish treats! Restaurants (2)

A complimentary breakfast at Mortensen's Bakery was included in the price of our motel. We enjoyed a fresh pastry of our... more travel advice

Bob,Tnkan,Dionosaur, Lauriejeane,Spartan - Solvang

The Viking Room Restaurants (2)

The New Danish Inn has 2 restaurants - a Danish Smorgasbord and The Viking Room. We had a wonderful dinner at the Viking... more travel advice

Mission Santa Inez - 3 Things to Do (3)

A cactus and succulent garden border the colonnade. In 1995 a rose garden was planted to beautify another plot of... more travel advice

Mission Santa Inez - 2 Things to Do (3)

The Museum is open daily for self-guided tours that begin in the gift shop. They have the largest & most valuable... more travel advice

Hotels (2)
See All The Pool Area
Nightlife (1)
A quiet place at night

Favorites (1)
Walk around town.....
Been to Solvang?
Share your travels with the world!

Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 17, 2004

5 photos

more photos of VT get together

1 - 1 of 1

Comments (11)

Reply
- Report abuse
ChristinaNest May 4, 2006 at 3:51 AM

Hey, I didn't know America had a Danish capital :) Nice page, thanks for sharing! Mm, Danish pastries, dessert time here... greetings from Sofia
Reply
- Report abuse
frank_delargy Apr 15, 2005 at 1:51 PM

My sister lived here before she moved to Santa Maria, before she moved to Scotland. It was a fun town to walk around in and I'll bet Sideways isn't hurting it's popularity. Thanks for the tips!
Reply
- Report abuse
Waalewiener Sep 16, 2004 at 5:19 PM

Hi Ann very nice Town ,Solvang is Lori & Hansi visited this Town few months ago ,we liked it a lot Great place for a VT meeting I would say. I dis stand next to Hans Chistian Andersen hehe. Great page you made Ann We will meet next time I am sure .
Reply
- Report abuse
thecatsmeow Sep 1, 2004 at 9:25 AM

Ann this sounds like a great place to visit or even honeymoon. I just heard of it although I have been to Cali to many times to count. Great page. =^oo^=
Reply
- Report abuse
mtncorg May 7, 2004 at 12:40 PM

What I remember about the area were the big sand dunes closer down past Santa Maria that we used to hang glide off. Try getting off the ground after all of that Danish!
Reply
- Report abuse
keeweechic May 1, 2004 at 9:08 PM

You have to love the different ethnic areas and all they bring. That dinner sounded great, I would love to try that. What a great town, who would know you were in California :-)
Reply
- Report abuse
Goner Apr 28, 2004 at 8:45 PM

Sorry I missed Solvang, thanks for the delicious cookies and the postcard.
Reply
- Report abuse
matcrazy1 Apr 23, 2004 at 9:30 PM

Great to see you with your dogs! Haha, was it the first doggy VT meeying? I miss you, USA and Solvang as well :-) Hugs!
Reply
- Report abuse
mrclay2000 Apr 23, 2004 at 8:10 PM

You've got to be kidding! This must have brought back memories of your Baltic cruise. Hard to picture Hollanders leaving such a mark in southern CA.
Reply
- Report abuse
acemj Apr 21, 2004 at 8:22 PM

Great smelling bakeries, wine, good company with fellow VTers . . . this page has it all.