Solvang, California ~ Ålborg, Denmark
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 34° 35.953 W 120° 07.646
10S E 763437 N 3832350
Solvang is a sister city with Aalborg (Ålborg in Danish) Denmark.
Waymark Code: WMF87W
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 4

Solvang (Danish for "sunny fields") was settled in 1911 by a group of Danish immigrants. The Danish style of architecture for which the town is noted did not gain dominance until after World War II.

It seems only fitting that Solvang should choose a community in Denmark for its sister city.

Twin Cities / Sister Cities:
Solvang, California Aalborg, Denmark


Address:
California Highway 246 at High Meadow Road


Text:
SOLVANG'S SISTER CITY --------------------- Aalborg, Denmark


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