Entertainment & Attractions
The aptly named city of Solvang - meaning "sunny fields" in Danish-has so much to offer that it's wise to plan for an extra day or two in the "Danish Capital of America." To appreciate Solvang's Danish heritage, visit Elverhøj Museum of History & Art, which occupies an original Danish-style home of one of the city's founders a few blocks from downtown. The rooms are filled with historic Solvang photographs, artifacts, Danish arts, crafts and period pieces. Friendly docents dressed in authentic Danish costumes create living history. Hans Christian Andersen Museum, honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled with copies of Andersen's books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and collages. His April 2 birthday is celebrated with a party each year.
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
- 1624 Elverhoy Way
- P.O. Box 769
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 686-1211
- email: Email Us!
Elverhøj is one of the few museums outside of Denmark devoted to the Danish culture and the Danish-American experience. Mission Statement To collect, preserve and exhibit the history and Danish more information
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
- 1680 Mission Dr.
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-2052
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is operated by the Ugly Duckling Foundation, a non profit organization established to foster public understanding and enjoyment of Hans Christian Andersen and his more information
Shelby Ranch - Hans Christian Andersen Square
- 435 First Street
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 693-5000
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
- 320 Alisal Road
- Solvang, CA 93463
- phone: (805) 688-9522
Displays a revolving collection of vintage and rare motorcycles, as well as European race bikes, collected by founder Dr. Virgil Elings, noted physicist/inventor/philanthropist. Open weekends by more information
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society
- 3596 Sagunto St.
- PO Box 181
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460
- phone: (805) 688-7889
- email: Email Us!
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House feature excellent exhibits and artifacts of historical significance to more information
The Wildling Art Museum
- 2329 Jonata St.
- PO Box 907
- Los Olivos, CA 93441
- phone: (805) 688-1082
- email: Email Us!
The Wildling Art Museum is located in the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country. Housed in the historic Keenan-Hartley house behind Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos, the museum offers four exhibitions more information
