While North Dakota has several places that are magical in nature, there may be no other place in the state quite like the Scandinavian Heritage Park. A visit here will make you feel as though you’ve stepped right into the pages of a fairy tale.
Scandinavian Heritage Park is dedicated to the Scandinavian and Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. All are invited to learn a bit about the history and heritage of each country while enjoying the enchanting grounds of the park.
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You will see Hans Christian Andersen, the famous Danish writer of fairy tales, prominently featured in the park. He is holding a bird as if he’s about to speak to it, just like someone in a fairy tale would.
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The Dala Horse may be a fine steed for a handsome Viking or lovely maiden to gallop across the land. Although at 25 feet in height, it is quite large, so it may be better for a giant!
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Who lives in this house? Perhaps the three bears, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, or Hansel and Gretel? Actually, this is the Sigdal House, a 230-year-old house brought over to North Dakota from Sigdal, Norway.
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A building at the park has a spinning wheel which may remind you of when Snow White pricked her finger and fell into a deep sleep, only to be woken up by a kiss from a handsome prince.
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You may encounter a troll as you stroll through this enchanting park. Not only are trolls featured in many fairy tales, but they are also prominent characters throughout Norse mythology.
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No other building at the park may look like it’s out of a fairy tale more than the Gol Stave Church Museum, a prominent feature in the park. With intricate carved wood details, this structure is a full-scale replica of a church built in Norway in 1250.
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Plan a trip to this magical, fairytale-like park in Minot by visiting the Scandinavian Heritage Park website here.
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