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Nestled among rolling hills and many beautiful lakes, Scandia is the
site of the first Swedish settlement in Minnesota.
Rich with History
Visitors to Scandia often stop and view the Swedish Monument
marking the location of the first log cabin built in 1850 and tour
the Hay lake School Museum before heading up the road to
Gammelgarden of Scandia.
Gammelgarden of Scandia was established in 1972 to preserve,
present and promote Swedish immigrant heritage. Gammelgarden,
meaning “old small farm” in Swedish, is an open-air museum
featuring historic buildings dating back to the 1850s. Join
us on a guided tour to catch a glimpse into the daily lives
of early immigrants to Minnesota through a Swedish lens.
Signature Events through the year include Midsommar Dag,
Spelmansstamman(Swedish Fiddle Festival) and Lucia Dagen.
Get In Touch With Nature
Scandia boasts a number of beautiful lakes including Big Marine,
Goose, Bone, Sand and Hay Lake. The St. Croix River marks the
edge of the community and was designated as a Scenic Riverway by
Congress in 1968. Log House Landing is a perfect spot to drop your
canoe or kayak into the river for a relaxing paddle. Scandia is only
minutes away from William O’Brien State Park. Other recreational
opportunities include Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Park and
Wind in the Pines Preserve.
20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia MN 55073 gammelgardenofscandia.org
director@gammelgardenofscandia.org 651-433-5053
Midsommar Dag, June 24, 2023
Spelmansstämman, August 19, 2023
Lucia Dagen, December 10, 2023
Museum
SCANDIA | minnesota
charm& character
Lovers of all things
Scandinavian
will be delighted
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SCANDIA | MINNESOTA
Open All Year • Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 5:30 pm
19713 Quinnell Ave. | Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
651-433-2593 | Follow us on Facebook
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LARGEST selection of
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Wild Bird Store
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Garden Gate at Crabtree’s
We invite you to try our award winning wines along with our wine slushies, hard cider, craft beer and our scratch-made food menu.
Take Comfort. Drink Well.
WINERY
RUSTIC ROOTS
rusticroots.wine
651.433.3311 • 20168 St. Croix Trail N
Join us for live music every Sunday afternoon from 3 – 6pm
Cycling in Scandia
Scandia country roads with great views and few cars bring lots of
cycling visitors to town. Scandia offers several scenic bike trails.
ATTRACTIONS
Gammelgärden of Scandia,
May - October
Hay Lake School Museum,
May - October
EVENTS
January: Vinterfest
June: Midsommar Dag
June-September: Farmers Market
August: Spelmansstamman (Swedish
Folk Music Festival)
September: Taco Daze
December: Lucia Dagen
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Eko Backen
William O’Brien State Park
Wayne Erickson Memorial Ball Park
Wind in the Pines Preserve
Log House Landing
CITY OF SCANDIA
Scandia Community Center
14727 209th Street North • Scandia, MN 55073
Phone: (651) 433-2274 • Fax: (651) 433-5112
www.ci.Scandia.MN.us
There are countless reasons to toast the St. Croix Valley,
and Rustic Roots Winery is one of them!
Overlooking the St. Croix River Valley, the Rustic Roots Winery
vineyard is lined with panoramic views that will transport you to
another place.
A strong, rich heritage - Our family has been part of the St. Croix
Valley Community for generations. Our roots here run deep and for
generations we have taken great pride in the area. Rustic Roots stands
for a reflection on – and a reflection of-our heritage.
Our goal was to create a place where anyone would feel comfortable.
Joining us for a happy hour with friends, spending an afternoon
sampling with your family on the patio, or picking up a couple bottle
of wine to take to the cabin – this is a place you can feel good at and
feel good about!
Pull up a chair, gather together, and settle in.
Then let your roots wander.