Solvang
The Danish Street and a famous mill in Solvang, Santa Barbara
The Danish Street and a famous mill in Solvang, Santa Barbara

Solvang Tours and Tickets

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Free admission

Just over the hill from sunny Santa Barbara lie the Santa Ynez Valley and the small, Danish-style town of Solvang. Founded in 1911 by a group of Danish teachers, Solvang (Danish for "sunny field") is now a bustling hub of activity, ripe with wine-tasting rooms, a fairy-tale-esque downtown, and all sorts of quirky shops.

  • Solvang, California, 93463

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What are people saying about Solvang

Eric_W, Sep 2023
Personal memorable experience
Loved talking to winemakers and learning about some of the smaller producers. Lots of private attention and great wine. Our tour guide was experienced, helpful, and friendly.
Kimberly_D, Jun 2023
Eating our way through Solvang
We had an amazing time exploring Solvang, sampling the local merchant’s delicacies and learning about the City. Our guides were on time and very knowledgeable. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
Roslyn_A, Jul 2023
Highly recommend!
Cameron was great, funny and very informative! My husband and I enjoyed the trip and will probably gonna come back!
Ali_M, Oct 2022
Perfect mix of wineries
Our group had such a wonderful day on this wine tour! We went to three different wineries/tastings, each with its own feel, which was the perfect mix to get a sense of the Santa Ynez Valley wine scene. Tom was friendly and professional, lunch was yummy, and each of the winery owners were welcoming and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
People Also Ask
Q:Is it worth visiting Solvang?
A:Yes. Solvang is located in central California's Santa Ynez Valley wine country. The town is known for Danish-themed architecture, European bakeries, wine tasting, and its cameo in the 2004 wine-themed movie, Sideways. This Danish Capital of America offers wine tasting, windmill chasing, aebleskiver (a traditional Danish pastry) sampling, and boutique shopping.
Q:What is the best time of year to visit Solvang?
A:With great weather year-round, there's not a bad time to visit Solvang. However, April, May, and June bring pleasant weather and not too many visitors. Several annual events draw tourists, including December's Julefest and fall's Grape Stomp. The town celebrates its Danish heritage in mid-September for Danish Days.
Q:What types of tours can you do in Solvang?
A:Typical Solvang tours involve visiting local wineries or doing wine tasting at local tasting rooms, by foot, sidecar, shuttle, or e-bike. Other ways to enjoy the beauty and Danish heritage of this quaint town include horseback riding, cycling, historic walking and Segway tours, and downtown scavenger hunts.
Q:Do I need a reservation to enter Solvang?
A:No. You don't need a Solvang ticket to enter this town in central California's Santa Barbara Valley. The Danish village features European architecture and bakeries, a giant clog statue, a Little Mermaid statue, and windmills that dot its quaint downtown area. Some attractions do require admission, including Ostrichland and museums.
Q:Where can I park in Solvang?
A:Solvang offers visitors free parking at three public parking lots. These can be found at 1639 Copenhagen Drive, 464 Alisal Road, and 1616 Oak Street. The Solvang tourism website offers a downtown walking map to help you choose the best parking lot for your visit.
Q:How do you spend a day in Solvang?
A:Many visitors make wine tasting their focus in Solvang as it has 20 downtown tasting rooms and 125 area vineyards. Be sure to take time to stroll the downtown, dotted with windmills, and seek out places to try Aebleskiver, museums about the town's Danish heritage, art galleries, and unique boutiques.