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Each year, on the Saturday following May 17, Norwegians and friends of Norway gather at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City to celebrate the Norwegian Constitution Day. The parade may not be down Karl Johans gate, but the spirit of 17 mai is always present. We hope you will join us in preserving the Norwegian heritage that is important to many in Utah.

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Sharing my love of Scandinavian baking, with a couple of American things on the side. My great-grandfather was born in Bergen, Norway. He owned a catering company in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Birkeland Catering is my way of honoring his memory and his amazing cooking.

Kransekake was one of my favorites, practically a national treasure and one bite will bring you back to your memories of celebratory times, and if you haven’t been blessed to have those you can build them now! I searched far and wide for a hand-baked Kransekake; something that was wrapped and beribboned and fit for a Queen. I was disappointed, so much so that I looked at my husband Ola and said “we need to make these, wrapped and beribboned and fit for a Queen.” We took Bestemamma’s recipe, got to work and Mandel was born.

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Made in the U.S.A. by three Norwegians

The Øyen-Ustad Family

Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, We Norwegians is a quintessential Norwegian brand created by entrepreneurial couple Tove Grane and Øyvind Lauritzen. Øyvind, a passionate skier with deep roots in the ski industry, brings years of expertise in technical sportswear. Tove, with her background in fashion and a deep appreciation for merino wool, brings an eye for design and craftsmanship. Together, they have created something unique – a brand that seamlessly blends functionality with timeless sophistication.

Say what?!?  A trekant is a triangular Danish pastry. It is a flakey puff pastry, filled with almond paste and creamy vanilla pudding. It is topped with a chocolate fudge-like frosting.

Welcome to Sugar Moose, your neighborhood Swedish candy shop in Kaysville! Step inside and scoop from over 60 colorful, chewy, sour, and chocolatey treats—all imported straight from Sweden. It’s candy the way it’s meant to be: natural, nostalgic, and full of flavor.

We’re the family behind Sønderhaus—a brand rooted in Scandinavian heritage, thoughtful design, and a slower way of living. And now, we’re bringing that same spirit to something a little sweeter. Opened in June 2025, our Swedish candy shop is a nostalgic extension of the world we’ve been building.

After taking many classes with Sue of Bunad Butikken in MN, I was offered the chance to start my own adventure! I have taken 8 classes in Norway to become a Bunadtilvirker(bunadmaker).  I completed my Lundeby in 2016 and have made 2 more cotton bunads since. As of Sep. 2025  I have taught over 32 classes and helped over 60 women make their bunads and I have tackled over 30 different bunads!

The Utah Nordic Alliance, TUNA, is a ski club that promotes cross-country skiing in Salt Lake City and northern Utah. The club was formed in 1990 as an alliance between the Park City Nordic Club and the Utah Nordic Ski Association. It is a non-profit organization, with activities organized by a 12-member Board of directors. The club offers skiing and racing, with junior race programs, year-round training programs for all ages, trail grooming, and a race series. TUNA offers recreational and social activities year-round. The club also maintains a yurt in the Uinta Mountains.

Amelia’s Swedish Candy Truck is a local Utah company dedicated to making every event sweeter and more memorable. Founded by Amelia and her husband Tyler, the business began with a shared love of authentic Swedish candy, vintage charm, and bringing people together.

From weddings and birthdays to corporate parties and school celebrations, they’ve turned their passion into a mobile candy experience that travels across Utah. Every booking is a chance to add joy, laughter, and a little Swede magic to someone’s special day.

My name is Jenny and I am the founder of GARN. I am a Norwegian mom living in the United States. I miss my country dearly and wish to bring a part of home here. I hope to share the Norwegian tradition and love of wool through our knitwear.

I’m Kirsten and I love fabric, texture, and creating. I began sewing when I was 8 years old on my mother’s vintage Bernina 830. My mother (Linda) taught me, and my grandmother (Reta) taught her. I began with simple projects like a finger pillow and a printed skirt. I made anything I could think of out of fabric scraps. I would eventually sew tailored suits and prom dresses. Though my love is fine apparel construction, my training includes heirloom sewing, costuming, drapery, bridal and formalwear, clothing alterations, pattern draping, tailoring, and I’ve dabbled in quilt-making (though it’s my least favorite).

Scandinavian folk dancing is fun, social, and a wonderful, moderately strenuous, non-impact activity for all ages. Instruction is provided. Dances include group dances plus couples waltz, polka, schottische, and hambo. Enjoy live music by our Scandi House Band "Troll Sisters" on 2nd Saturdays.

Utah's oldest festival celebrating Scandinavian culture. This year's event includes an ABBA tribute band, car show, wife-carrying contest, pickleball tournament, and spillingsskatten scavenger hunt. Explore Scandinavian demonstrations and sample food from across Scandinavia.

We are an old fashioned family business. We sell all sorts of tasty treats from The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Indonesia ect... Also, stop in for lunch and get a huge freshly made deli sandwich.

Discover the inspiring story of Alf Engen and the pioneers who shaped the future of skiing in the Intermountain West. Explore interactive exhibits that celebrate the rich history of winter sports and the enduring legacy of Utah’s “Greatest Snow on Earth.”

Tucked away in the heart of Sugarhouse, Finn's Cafe offers a cozy dining room with warm colors and Norwegian floral decor. Natural light from the spacious windows enhance the wood ceilings and floors. Additionally, the colorful patio is encompassed by the garden which is perfect for a summertime brunch. 

We teach the languages and cultures of the Nordic region: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. We are housed in the Center for Language Studies and our courses give students the tools to successfully communicate with locals in Scandinavian countries, minor in Scandinavian Studies, or prepare to study or work in a Scandinavian country.

We have bunader from most of Norway's regions. Many of these bunader are developed here, often in collaboration with local enthusiasts and craft groups. We have a sewing room in the center of Oslo where our skilled employees are all bunad experts. Here they have control over the entire process, from measuring via fitting and cutting, to sewing, adjusting, trying on, and assembling the bunader.

Nestled in a scenic town called Voss in Western Norway, graced by snowcapped peaks and beautiful fjords, lies Sylvsmidja with a craftsmanship that has thrived since 1940.

Today, Sylvsmidja is the largest jewelry workshop in Norway, and the world’s leading artisan of high-quality Norwegian Bunad Silver.

Pilegrimsleden, also known as St. Olav Ways, is a network of historical trails leading to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.

To walk through Norway on the same paths pilgrims used a thousand years ago, is an unforgettable experience.

Exhibits at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, explore the diversity of American immigration through the lens of the Norwegian-American experience and showcase the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian folk arts. This national treasure features a world-class collection of 33,000 artifacts and a Heritage Park of 12 historic buildings, as well as a Folk Art School in scenic Decorah, Iowa.

At Hurtigruten, we give you the opportunity to travel with meaning. Thanks to our coastal expertise, highly skilled crews, and fleet of small, agile ships, we deliver unforgettable experiences that showcase the very best of our homeland.

I’ve been in business for 17 years and had the pleasure of serving thousands of customers with a variety of projects, ranging from simple hems to bridal gowns. I started at a young age sewing my own clothes, and now with 50 years of experience and an art and design background, I am able to incorporate altering and redesigning apparel.

A group to inform local Swedes and adopted Swedes about Swedish happenings in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

Inspired by the world famous German Christmas markets, Christkindlmarkt SLC is a 501 (c)(3) with a mission to serve and connect the Utah community through a magical German celebration of Christmas. Join us for a unique holiday shopping and cultural experience this season. Tantalizing food and festive holiday entertainment await you as you stroll through wooden vendor booths nestled amid the magical backdrop of This Is The Place Heritage Park.

Honorary Consul Lars Erik Johansen

Norwegian Honorary Consulate
3120 Daybreaker Drive, Park City, UT 84098

Phone: (415) 882-2000
E-mail: cg.san.francisco@mfa.no

Honorary Consul of Sweden Cecilia E. K. Hahn, Exec. JD

Honorary Consulate of Sweden

for Utah, Idaho, and Montana
World Trade Center at City Creek

60 E. South Temple, 3rd Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah

Phone: (435) 654-8798
E-mail: saltlakecity@consulateofsweden.org

Professional genealogist Liv Marit Haakenstad is conducting research into immigration by Norwegian women who emigrated to Utah between 1825 and 1920 and is compiling a database of information. You can contribute to this effort at this link.

Life can take us to some pretty unexpected places. Pretty spectacular places. And I find myself in one of those wondrous places right now. The journey of how I came here becomes even more telling looking back, when the pieces and threads wind themselves around in a way that can only lead here. To my new home. My Norway.

These four chefs--Andreas Viestad, Christer Rødseth, Tina Nordström, and Niklas Ekstedt--are "proud explorers of Scandinavian cuisine, culture, and history!" Discover recipes that honor Scandinavian flavors and traditions.

Experience the enchantment of a Nordic winter wonderland. Our fine dining adventure in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains promises an unforgettable journey. Unlike a typical rushed meal, we believe in providing a truly immersive experience that lasts four hours, allowing every moment to be savored. With just one seating per evening, we cater to a maximum of 40 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalized atmosphere.

In 1854, several Icelanders left the land of fire and ice and traveled to Spanish Fork, Utah. Between 1854 and 1914, nearly 400 Icelanders left Iceland and immigrated to Utah.  Still honoring and cherishing its Icelandic heritage, Spanish Fork, Utah is the oldest continuous Icelandic settlement in North America.

Connecting with our Norse ancestors through historical artistry in our Viking Camp.