Discovering the Danish Culture: What’s So Special About Solvang?
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Discovering the Danish Culture: What’s So Special About Solvang?

Updated: Sep 8, 2022

If you haven’t been to Solvang then you need to start planning a visit as soon as possible. Solvang is one of California’s hidden gems.

With its beautiful landscapes, exquisite wine bars, gourmet lunches and it’s rich Danish-American culture, Solvang makes a perfect getaway all year-around.

Explore Solvang

Solvang - California’s Danish Haven

Solvang was founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants. Ever since it was founded Solvang has managed to hold on to its Danish-American heritage with its architecture, folk dancing, language, cuisine, music, festivals and of course – it’s wines.

The streets of Solvang are lined with windmills and farm-style designs and architecture reminiscent of old Danish villages.

Tourists are welcomed with authentic Danish bakeries, boutiques, souvenir shops and an array of cafes and restaurants to indulge their taste-buds.

The Festivals of Solvang

Solvang’s is known for the many festivals it hosts throughout the year. Every September, the village hosts The Danish Days festival to celebrate its Danish roots. It’s the best time of the year to explore authentic Danish cuisine, music, dance and live entertainment.

Solvang wine festival

In March, Solvang holds the Taste of Solvang and in December it hosts Julefest where visitors can explore Scandinavian cuisines and try the best wines California’s wine-country has to offer.

Solvang’s Wine

Solvang’s cuisine will not be complete without its wine. Solvang is home to over 120 vineyards that offer visitors a taste of fruit-forward new-world wines. You can opt for self-guided wine-tasting tours or connect with wine-touring companies that will make all the arrangements for you!

Explore Solvang with Artisan Excursion

At Artisan Excursion we organize affordable wine-tasting tours in Solvang, St. Ynez, Los Olivos and more. Delight your taste-buds with a mix of vintage wines and modern wines that California has become known for.

Our tours are offered all year around. We provide affordable packages that include tasting wine regions from different areas of Solvang, snacks, picnic lunches, dancing and more.

With our private custom charter tours, you can pick the wineries and vineyards you want to visit and we’ll make the arrangements for you! You’ll even decide how long we get to stay in each winery.

If you have kids, you can bring them a long too! We’ll find kid-friendly wineries that can keep them entertained.

Looking for a short break from your daily lives? Sign-up for Artisan Excursion’s affordable wine-tasting tours in Solvang, California.

Check out the rates of our wine-tasting tours and book your tour today!

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