Outdoor cultural park featuring full-scale replicas, statues, and historic buildings representing the heritage of five Nordic countries.

How to Get There

From Bismarck, ND (110 mi): Take US-83 N from Bismarck and continue straight for approximately 110 miles to Minot. Turn right onto 11th Ave SW, then left onto S Broadway. The park will be on your right.

Overview

The Scandinavian Heritage Association operates a unique cultural park that celebrates the traditions and architecture of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Located in Minot, North Dakota, the park spans 14 acres and features full-scale replicas of iconic structures such as a Norwegian Stave Church, a Finnish sauna, a Danish windmill, and a 240-year-old log house. Visitors are greeted by statues of Leif Eriksson and Hans Christian Andersen, and can marvel at the towering 25-foot Swedish Dala Horse. The park also includes landscaped gardens, paved walking paths, and an audio tour app for a self-guided experience.

Open year-round and free to the public, the park is a welcoming destination for families, cultural enthusiasts, and heritage travelers. While the grounds are accessible throughout the year, the buildings are open from mid-May through the end of September. The park is dog-friendly and fully ADA accessible, making it an inclusive space for all visitors. Whether you're tracing your ancestry or simply exploring Nordic culture, the Scandinavian Heritage Park offers a rich and immersive experience.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Scandinavian Heritage Association, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3