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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.
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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 👌
Lots of interesting Minot talk in this interview, including Norsk Høstfest discussion (at timestamp 17:30).
We mentioned the father of modern skiing, Sondre Norheim the other day, but we have monument to a second skiing legend standing at the Scandinavian Heritage Park: Casper Oimoen. A long-time Minot resident, Oimoen competed in the Olympics twice, and numerous other competitions, winning over 400 medals in his career. He was considered one of the greatest ski jumpers of all time and was inducted into the U.S. Skiing Hall of Fame in 1963. In 1973 he was given the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award by the Governor of North Dakota, and he was made a member of the Scandanavian-American Hall of Fame in 1984.
As we're enjoying the Winter Olympics in Italy, we remember a legend in the world of skiing. Sondre Norheim is known as the father of modern skiing, a pioneer in a time when skiing was moving from utility to sport. A statue of Norheim was unveiled at the Scandinavian Heritage Park during the 1987 Norsk Høstfest, and a months later, a duplicate statue was unveiled in Morgedal, his birthplace in Norway. A marker sits at his gravesite, located at the Norway Lutheran Church south of Denbigh. Norheim’s legend is also commemorated by the Sondre Norheim Eternal Flame, which was lit in 1993 from a flame transported from the fireplace of his birthplace. Without him, skiing wouldn't be what it is today.
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