This Little Mermaid Fountain in Solvang is located in front of the Chomp Restaurant and is a…read morereplica of the original statue in Copenhagen, Denmark. The replica statue has been in Solvang since 1976! I know that it used to be dry for a little while, but I am happy to report that while visiting last weekend, the water was flowing. The author of The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Andersen, who is Danish is honored throughout Solvang with not only this fountain, but also a museum that is across the street. This statue shows The Little Mermaid with 2 legs and is also bronze. It is a beautiful statue and is definitely worth checking out if you are visiting Solvang. It stands at about 4 feet and since it is located on a street corner, it is completely free to check out!

The Little Mermaid fountain is a tourist landmark and one of Solvang's famous symbol. A perfect…read morebackdrop spot for pictures. Overall, it's a nice landmark.

Unfortunately, we were there too late to do a tour or visit the gift shop but that was okay too. We…read morewalked around the property to make the most of our time. The garden and grounds are pretty and well maintained. Since everything was closed, we weren't able to see inside any of the buildings. We'll plan a visit the next time we're there. I look forward to seeing and learning more about the mission and it's history.

Old Mission Santa Ines (est 1804) is one of the church missions by Franciscans in California. This…read moreis located in Solvang. It has a very rich history and an important cultural landmark. During that time the land was inhabited my Chumash, natives of the area. Today, it has a museum, a gift shop and Sunday service. Overall, it's a wonderful Mission.

A memorable experience seeing a danish home and see how Solvang was built. The family that lived…read morethere had a lot of traditional exterior and interior and items which was cool to experience for a low price of $5/person. The employee was super awesome explaining the history of the home. In the outside shed, it contained the solvang in the early days of 1920s or 1940s. Look for the little danish rubber ducky throughout the rooms. I really enjoyed the historical items in the home and architecture style

Great little museum with so much history! The Elverhøj Museum & Art Gallery offers a fascinating…read morelook into Danish immigrant history. Walking through the rooms and seeing how people lived back then was incredibly interesting and well done. We also played the Hidden Gems Garden & Patio game, which made the visit even more fun we found all the gems and even got a prize! Such a nice interactive touch, especially if you're visiting with family. Admission is only $5 per person, parking is free, and the experience is totally worth it. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed our time here. Highly recommend if you love history, culture, and charming local museums. Great customer service.

I just love the City of Solvang!…read more Solvang is located about 6 hours from Sacramento, but we made a whole day out of the road trip by making stops in San Luis Obispo as well as Pismo Beach on the way down! I had been wanting to visit for years and my family and I finally found the time to visit last month! We stayed for 2 days and it was perfect! Solvang is such a cute Danish town that has so much to offer! From bakeries, to museums, to restaurants to even a year round Christmas shop! My family and I really loved walking around town and checking out as many businesses as we could. I loved all of the windmills and the architecture of the buildings! I also really appreciate the access to their public restrooms - there was at least one on every corner! As well as trash cans, which to me shows that the City of Solvang cares about their visitors! I have been to other cities that don't offer public restrooms and restaurants are the only places to find them. Overall, if you're looking for a unique and fun place to visit, I highly suggest checking out Solvang!

Solvang is a family favorite. Our kids have vivid memories of wonderful times snacking on…read moreæbleskiver and ice cream, getting up close to Clydesdale horses and shopping for Danish souvenirs. Our daughter still has her little Danish dress and matching clogs we bought years ago. The cute cuckoo clock the kids bought me from The Pebble People on a Mother's Day weekend over 10 years ago still hangs in my kitchen. Although it has increasingly become tourist-centric, giving way to several souvenir stores, this sweet little town has maintained its overall charm. We generally avoid the kitschy, knick-knack gift shops. We find ourselves easily spending 3-4 relaxing hours here with dining plans, snacking, exploring and shopping. It's still a beautiful drive from SCV with interesting places to check-out along the way. The Ostrich farm is a fun stop. Solvang gets overcrowded during the holiday season, especially on weekends. Parking is free everywhere but quite challenging during peak times. This last visit was on a Wednesday -- it was pleasantly quiet with plenty of parking. No crowds. Restaurants and bakeries are open, but some shops were closed. Additionally, a few stores will shut down for lunch. The Farmer's Market was a nice surprise. Given that we no longer have small children, we found the weekday experience much more enjoyable.

Strong 4 stars. We went there today while spending the day in Solvang…read more First of all, great 1st impression by the docent, Daniel. He comes across as an incredibly knowledgeable motorcycle enthusiast and also just a genuinely good dude by the way he interacted with all of the people who came inside. Speaking of inside, it is pretty small and the entrance fee of $10 is not. Most of the bikes had information about them provided. I enjoyed the Triumphs, Vincents, and Indians,

Very small museums. Had tons of motorcycles that was cool to read on. They only accept cash $10 feeread more

What a fun little surprise while in town over the weekend visiting Solvang!…read more The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is located on top of The Book Loft in the heart of Solvang. It is free of charge to check out and I highly suggest you take a few minutes out of your visit to check it out - it is worth it! I loved learning all about the books he wrote - from The Little Mermaid to The Princess and The Pea to The Ugly Duckling to even The Emperor's New Clothes. There are so many more that I grew up reading! I really loved seeing the replica of his childhood home, learning about his life and work as well as seeing all of the different versions and editions of each of his stories. While he passed away in 1875, the city of Solvang still celebrates all of his accomplishments and spirit. They even had a Little Mermaid fountain across the street that's a must see as well! Check it out!

This is inside the Book loft on the 2.5 floor. What a great experience to learn about an author of…read morefairy tales. He used writing Along with his imagination to escape. This museum is free or by donation. Def enjoyed reading and learning about his life as an a artist and author

I have attended several of the public events hosted by the Solvang Chamber of Commerce. Every…read moremonth, the Chamber will partner with a local business / chamber member to highlight the business, promote business collaboration and bring awareness to events and happenings throughout Solvang. I've found these events to be fun, informative and a great opportunity to meet business owners and fellow community members. At most events the Chamber will provide lite bites, beverages and the opportunity to buy raffle tickets to win prizes. I also frequently visit the Solvang Chamber website to learn about other events and happenings in the community (https://solvangcc.com/events/). Highly recommend checking out some of the events hosted by the Chamber if you're interested in exploring new businesses and supporting the local community!

I've been a member of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce for a few years now and I've found this to be…read morea valuable organization. The Chamber has provided the opportunity to connect with local businesses and business owners, provide information on upcoming events and happenings around town and assisted me in getting the word out about my business to the community.

I've been to Solvang a couple of times already, but never done the escape room. Decided this time…read morearound I will do it! I booked the experience online and it was fast and simple! I booked The Mischievous Nisse escape room and I loved every single second of it. It's a Christmas themed room, we were told that it was the beginner room (level easy) but it was far from easy. We were also told that this room had the most clues and tasks to do. We completed the room with 2 seconds to spare! LOVED, AMAZING, FUN!!!! Will definitely go back to try the harder rooms

Phantom of the Big Top is probably the best escape room I have done so far! All the puzzles were…read morechallenging without being frustrating or annoying. The room was well-maintained and highly enjoyable to explore. The games master was very friendly and personable, and seemed to genuinely enjoy working there. Oh, and it's dog-friendly! Our poor confused pup kept touching the exit door like "...Are you guys ok? This is clearly the way out! Stop walking in circles!!" We will definitely return!

Yikes, this is an expensive tour but it is a rarity to see a period house with most of the original…read moreoccupants furnishings etc. The tours are docent led and very informative. If you like these types of tours, this one is quite worth it.

I came here for an event today so really my review is tailored more towards the events that Casa is…read moreholding but also to acknowledge the fabulous grounds and building though I admit I don't have full context for the history or background. I would definitely come back here to learn about the house and to take the guided tour. This wasn't the purpose for me coming today but the gentleman who works here noted that it's a great tour and I know friends who have enjoyed learning about the family and the history of the house, getting a deeper dive of information. I came here with some friends for their first hosted event Sound Bath. A wellness day if you will. From start to finish everything was very organized and thoughtful. The staff hosting the event and the spiritual wellness guide and sound healer was wonderful. Everyone was nice and you felt welcomed. Not pretentious and just very positive and good vibes. We had a nice group and everyone was respectful and on time for the sound bath so it went off without issue. It was a relaxing experience and the grounds were very nice to hold this outdoor event. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, we found an area with shade, very nice. Very faint sounds of cars in the distance here and there which wasn't ideal but out of their control and once things settled in you really couldn't hear much external noise. After the relaxing sound bath we were offered tea and light pastry snacks. I opted for a water and began exploring the grounds instead of partaking in the refreshments. The grounds are lush and lovely, very zen. Loved the beautiful trees and walkways with small fountains and running water. It was green and pretty all around from the recent rains. Definitely a great location for events and to learn a little SB history. I will definitely do my research and come back again soon.