Solvang Tourism

Solvang (/ˈsɒlvæŋ/; Danish pronunciation: [ˈsoːlʋɑŋˀ]; Danish for "sunny field") is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley. The population was 5,245 at the 2010 census, down from 5,332 at the 2000 census. Solvang was incorporated as a city on May 1, 1985. Solvang was founded in 1911 on almost 9,000 acres (3,600 ha) of the Rancho San Carlos de Jonata Mexican land grant, by a group of Danes who traveled west to establish a Danish colony far from the midwestern winters. The city is home to a number of bakeries, restaurants, and merchants offering a taste of Denmark in California. The architecture of many of the façades and buildings reflects traditional Danish style. There is a copy of the famous Little Mermaid statue from Copenhagen, as well as one featuring the bust of famed Danish fable writer Hans Christian Andersen. A replica of Copenhagen's Round Tower or Rundetårn in the scale 1:3 was finished in 1991 and can be seen in the town center. Mission Santa Inés, one of the California missions (National Historic Landmark), is located near the center of the town, at the junction of State Route 246 and Alisal Road.

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Is Solvang in United States on your travel bucket list? This online travel guide is all you need to have before planning your trip. Solvang is located at a short trip away from Santa Barbara a major city in United States. Add Santa Barbara to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like State Street, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara. Also, to reach Solvang, you'll have to take a flight to Santa Barbara; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Get in the character of the city, this city requires at least of 1 to 2 number of days of exploration.

Solvang is an affair to remember, follow this apt itinerary of the place and return home with a bunch of memories.

Solvang Trip Planner

Plan your customized day by day trip plan for Solvang. Choose from various experinces categories as adventure, romantic and family and kids friendly for your trip using using Solvang trip planner.

The best tours and activities in the city, guided by experts to give you a local insight to the best of Solvang