Solvang, Danish settlement in Santa Barbara County, United States
This California city contains numerous half-timbered buildings, four wooden windmills, and multiple Danish bakeries along Copenhagen Drive and adjacent streets.
Danish Americans established Solvang in 1911, purchasing 9,000 acres of land near Mission Santa Inés to create their new settlement in California.
The Elverhøj Museum maintains a collection of Danish artifacts, traditional costumes, and historical photographs documenting the settlement of Danish pioneers.
The Santa Ynez Valley Transit provides regular bus service throughout Solvang, connecting visitors to wineries, shops, restaurants, and neighboring communities.
The Vintage Motorcycle Museum displays over 95 motorcycles from different decades, including European racing models and classic American machinery.
Location: Santa Barbara County
Inception: 1911
Elevation above the sea: 154 m
Shares border with: Ballard
Website: http://cityofsolvang.com
GPS coordinates: 34.59389,-120.13972
Latest update: May 29, 2025 17:00
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