Posted in Kansas
October 28, 2017
You’ll Never Want To Leave The Little Sweden Of Kansas
Kansas is pretty far from Sweden. It’s 4,718 miles away, to be exact. And while we’d like to travel the world, sometimes we just don’t have the time. However, if you travel to this little town in Central Kansas, you’ll find yourself surrounded by Swedish culture and immigrants, living in our very own little Sweden.
By "Välkommen" we mean "welcome." Hiding within McPherson county, the small town of Lindsborg claims almost 3,500 residents, and a booming Swedish population.
Every odd-numbered year in October, they celebrate their heritage with a huge festival called Svensk Hyllningsfest. It includes dancing, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, entertainment, and a smörgåsbord.
The town was settled by Swedish immigrants in 1869, and around 30% of today's population is of Swedish heritage.
The Rosberg House bed and breakfast is the best place to stay here, and the prettiest! Painted Lady Victorian homes are the best way to sleep in style.
All over town are the Wild Dala Horses, a herd of painted horses that stand tall at their posts. see the rest of the herd.
The Swedish Pavillion was built for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, but was later purchased and presented to Bethany College in Lindsborg.
During your tour of the town, make sure to stop in at The Swedish Crown and grab a tasty bite to eat. Pot pies are my favorite!
After all this time spent touring the world, why not take a tour of a unique farm or three?
