"Lindstrom: America's Little Sweden" Lindstrom by Stephen-KarenConn

Lindstrom Travel Guide: 5 reviews and 21 photos

Beautiful Downtown Lindstrom, Minnesota - Lindstrom

Valkommen till Lindstrom

Lindstrom, self proclaimed as "America's Little Sweden," is a town of just over 3,000 people in Chisago County, Minnesota. It is the largest of several communities in Chisago County which all have a Swedish heritage. Lindstrom is about 41 miles northeast of Minneapolis-Saint Paul and is in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The community was founded in 1894 and named for Daniel Lindstrom, an early settler and an immigrant from Hassela, Häksingtand, Sweden.

The latitude of Lindstrom is 45.389N. The longitude is -92.847W. It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 925 feet.

Last visit to Lindstrom: Apr 2007
Intro Updated May 5, 2007
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Veteran's Memorial Local Customs (2)

Across from the statue to Karl and Kristina Oskar, and in front of the local Chamber of Commerce, is a small park with... more travel advice

Statue to St. Bridget of Sweden - Lindstrom

Swedish Heritage Local Customs (2)

Throughout Lindstrom their are numerous reminders of the town's Swedish heritage. In the first photo here is a statue to... more travel advice

Beach Park, Lindstrom, Minnesota - Lindstrom

Beach Park and the Chisago Lakes Sports & Outdoors (1)

On the southern border of Lindstrom is Beach Park, where I saw many local families enjoying a Sunday afternoon of... more travel advice

Teapot Water Tower Things to Do (2)

Towering over downtown Lindstrom is a giant Swedish coffee pot (some say teapot.) This is a water tower that was in use... more travel advice

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Pawtuxet Jun 8, 2007 at 5:55 AM

We too have a Swedish settlement in our village, but not so highly publicized. Looks like a nice sleepy little town. Your tour must have been such fun.
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deecat May 10, 2007 at 7:08 PM

Allan would love this town. Being Swedish, he would enjoy all Lindstrom has to offer. We have a coffee pot that looks similar to the featured tower. Another incredibly delightful page...always something new and unique, Stephen.