Park Hours

Join us Saturday May 17th, 2025 as we kick off the 2025 Park Season!

This season we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of the Gol Stave Church and Dala Horse!

Syttende Mai – Thor Lodge 

We are going to have an extra special 17 Mai this year.  2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Gol Stave Church.  Thor Lodge will partner with the Scandinavian Heritage Association as they begin the commemoration of the Stave Church.  We remember that Thor Lodge and many of its members were integral in bringing this masterpiece to Minot.

The Syttende Mai itinerary starts with the parade beginning at the Scandinavian Visitors Center at noon.  As we parade through the park, we will stop at the Stave Church for a short program and a brief musical/vocal piece.  We will continue the parade back to Thor Lodge where pølse i lompe (a hot dog or sausage wrapped in lomper which is a smaller thicker lefse) will be served.  Bløtkake decorated as the Norwegian flag and a 6-foot Kransekake will be served as well.  Jerry Schlag will entertain with the accordion.

Members please bring your children, grandchildren and friends.  Dress up in your finest Norsk wear – sweaters, bunads, or flag shirts.  Bring a Norwegian flag to wave.  17 Mai is on a Saturday this year so we are hoping to have lots of kids in attendance – just as it is in Norway.  Hurra for syttende mai!

Taube Museum Holiday Twilight Tour of Homes– Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 3pm to  7pm

This year the Gol Stave Church has been added to the Tour of Homes. Enjoy the totally unique experience of being in a replica of a 13th Century church decorated in simple splendor. Find a simple joy and peace that will transform your holiday experience. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

Tickets $16 Advance and $20 At the Door. Tickets are available at all Market Place Food grocery stores, Art Main, NW Art Center. Kick off the holidays with the annual Tour of Homes! Enjoy a cookie walk, silent auction, Festival of the Arts, and beautiful decorations.

About this Event: ‘Tis the season for the Taube Museum of Art’s Holiday Twilight Tour of Homes Fundraiser! The Taube Museum of Art is happy to present, the Holiday “Twilight” Tour of Homes for 2022 after a 2 year hiatus. It will be held on December 3, 2022 from 3pm-7pm, with tastefully decorated homes and cultural destinations for you to enjoy and delight in every detail. Enjoy a day of dazzling fun with your $16 ticket. Day of the Tour tickets are $20 and will be available at the Taube Museum of Art, as well as at each home. By purchasing a ticket, attendees will be supporting the Taube Museum of Art and have a delightful time viewing beautiful holiday decorations.

Scandinavian Heritage Association Hosting

· Gol Stave Church open to the public Sunday, Dec 4 from 1PM to 4PM – No Charge. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

Celebrate the Christmas Season by visiting the Gol Stave Museum at the Scandinavian Heritage Park. Enjoy the totally unique experience of being in a replica of a 13th Century church decorated in simple splendor. Find a simple joy and peace that will transform your holiday experience. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

· Special Community Caroling Event at the Stave Church, Saturday, December 10 from 2PM to 3PM Join in singing familiar carols in an acoustical marvel. Hosted by the Swedish Society of Northwest North Dakota – No Charge

· Gol Stave Church open to the public Sunday December 11, 2022 from 1PM to 4PM – No charge

December Sons Of Norway Lodge Holiday Events

· Lille Julaften (Little Christmas Eve) Come and see how Norwegians prepare for and celebrate Christmas!
· Sunday December 4, 2022 starting at 2pm Thor Lodge 1020 S Broadway Scandinavian Center- Lower Level. Open to the public, free of charge.

· Julefest December 12, 2022 Monday at 6pm at the Grand Hotel
· The menu will be roast beef dinner and homemade dessert. The cost is $18 per person. MUST RSVP by Friday, December 9th, by calling Joan Varty at 839-1308.

· Sons of Norway Foundation selling raffle tickets $1 each.
o Prizes are:
o Dale of Norway Sweater Size XXL
o Nordstrikk Norwegian Sweater- Made in Norway
o Porsgrund Commemorative Plate-Julen 1996
o Porsgrund Commemorative Plate- Telemark
o Rosemaled Bowl- Telemark Style
· Need Not Be Present To WIN
· Drawing December 12th, 2022 at 8pm – Grand Hotel

Opening day  of the Scandinavian Heritage Park for the 2023 season is Wednesday May 17th, 2023!

Sons of Norway event in the works and updates to come as date draws near.
As always, Park buildings will be open as volunteers are able to staff. We are always looking for new volunteers to please contact our office if you would be willing and able!
Inclement weather may impact the schedule.

Daily Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday
12 Noon to 4:00 PM Sunday

2023 Park Season ends after Høstfest 2023.

Opening day  of the Scandinavian Heritage Park for the 2022 season is May 17th, 2022!

• Sons of Norway event in the works and updates to come as date draws near.
• As always, Park buildings will be open as volunteers are able to staff. We are always looking for new volunteers to please contact our office if you would be willing and able!
• Inclement weather may impact the schedule.

Daily Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday
12 Noon to 4:00 PM Sunday

2022 Park Season ends October 2nd, 4PM.

The Scandinavian Heritage Park Grounds are open daily dawn to dusk. Summer Gift Shop hours are Monday – Wednesday 9 AM – 5 PM, Thursday -Friday 9 AM-6 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 2:30 PM and Sunday closed. SHA Park Building Summer Hours – (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day weekend. ) Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Park buildings are open when volunteers are able to be present. Our buildings are not heated, so our hours are only seasonal. Group tours by appointment, please call our office at 701-852-9161 for more information.

The Scandinavian Heritage Park buildings including the Stave Church are now closed to visitors for the 2020 season and being maintained to re-open again next season. The outdoor portion of the park is open 365 days a year and there is still plenty of time to get out in the park and enjoy the beautiful views, especially as fall colors will soon set in.

Effective 7/15/2020: The beautiful Gol Stave Church is once again open to visitors from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily, 7 days a week. Please stop by and enjoy the park!

Previous updates

May 20, 2020

Effective immediately:  Scandinavian Heritage Park buildings will be closed until further notice except for scheduled events due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Updates to follow here as restrictions change in North Dakota.

– Scandinavian Heritage Association board

The Scandinavian Heritage park buildings will be open daily September 22-29 from 9 AM to 5 PM the week of  Norsk Høstfest in Minot to accommodate the many visitors we have from around the world. A special welcome to all visitors who visit for the 2019 Norsk Høstfest!