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SolvangSanta Barbara County,California"the Danish Capital of America"The California state capital is Sacramento. What would you like to know about Solvang
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The population of Solvang is approximately 5,200 (1997).
The amount of land area in Solvang is 6.4 sq. kilometers.
Solvang elevation is 500-700 feet above sea level. Return to Index Solvang location: near the California central coast about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara on Hwy 101. The Pacific Ocean is 15 miles west and the community in the Santa Ynez Mountains.
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The climate for Solvang is mild. There is sunshine an average of 340 days every year. History & History Related Items Solvang history: Solvang, or Sunny Fields, was founded by Danish people from the Midwest who yearned to create a little Denmark here. What evolved is a picturesque community with Danish-style architecture, including windmills. Many Danish foods, bakery products and crafts are seen in town today. There is also the 19th mission to be established in the California Mission chain, Old Mission Santa Ines, built in 1804. FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY home page Solvang attractions: Solvang is known by other Danes as being more like Denmark than Denmark! Some nearby communities are Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Lompoc. While visiting Solvang, you must try an aebleskiver - the "danish doughnut" which you eat with powdered sugar and jam. You can't get away from Solvang without eating! The Cultural Arts in Solvang Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA) Elverhoj Danish Heritage and Fine Arts Museum Things to see and do in the Solvang Area. Photos and information for Solvang. Please call for visitor information: (800) 468-6765 Learn more about Solvang at this informative site. Return to Index
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