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Step into the Viking adventure your kids won't stop talking about!
On this playful quest through Solvang, young explorers become Vikings for a day — discovering ships, rune stones, treasure stories, and legendary explorers while roaming the town’s Danish streets and the Solvang Viking Museum.
Your kids will hunt for hidden clues throughout our village , see real Viking artifacts and ships, invent their own Viking names, and uncover the secrets of ancient runes.
Along the way, they’ll hear wild tales of explorers who sailed to North America a thousand years ago and the mysteries of Viking burials and treasure.
Of course, no Viking journey is complete without a feast. Midway through the quest, everyone enjoys a freshly made aebleskiver (Solvang’s famous Danish pancake treat) before finishing the adventure with a stop at a local arcade.
Designed for ages 5–12 (and developed by an educator and parent), this tour keeps kids moving, laughing, and exploring while parents get a fun, easy way to experience Solvang together.
If you’re wondering what to do in Solvang with kids, this is the adventure you’ve been looking for!
This is a tour built just for kids and their grown‑ups. We mix real Viking history with make‑believe, silly games, and imaginative play so young Vikings stay engaged from start to finish.
Your guide becomes your crew leader—assigning Viking names, leading chants, and turning downtown Solvang into your very own quest map.
Inside the Viking Museum, kids get to see authentic Viking artifacts, a replica longship, rune stones, and more—without feeling like they’re stuck in a classroom.
We keep explanations short, visual, and connected to what they can see and touch, so they remember the stories long after the tour.
Yes, you’ll catch some classic Solvang charm along the way—but this tour shows off a side of town most visitors (and locals) miss.
From hidden details to Viking lore and local legends, you’ll see how this little Danish village became the perfect place to go “Viking for a day.”
Every young Viking earns a freshly made aebleskiver and gets to celebrate the end of the quest with arcade tokens at a local spot.
It’s the perfect balance of history, snacks, and play—so parents get a break from planning, and kids get their “best day ever” stories.
The core content is designed for ages 5–12, but younger siblings and older kids are welcome.
We adjust the level of stories and games to the group.
We’ll stroll around downtown Solvang at a relaxed, kid‑friendly pace, with plenty of stops at the museum, snack break, and arcade.
Most kids (and grandparents) handle it easily.
We curate the best kid‑friendly highlights, add games and scavenger hunts, and connect Viking history to Solvang’s own Danish roots.
Plus, your guide keeps the group engaged the whole time, and aebleskiver and arcade tokens are already built in.
Both! Locals love seeing their town through fresh eyes and discovering new stories inside the museum. Visitors get an easy, ready‑made family activity that kids talk about for the rest of the trip.
With only 12 spaces per tour, they often do on weekends and school breaks.
We recommend booking ahead—especially for Saturday morning spots.
PLEASE NOTE: Spots fill up fast — especially weekends. Secure yours now!
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We’re obsessed with this unlikely Danish village in California. It’s a town with a storied history that traces back longer than you’d think, and we love shining a light on it.
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