The Danish Windmill is a museum for all people interested in Denmark, Danish customs, Scandinavian traditions and, of course, windmills. Elk …
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Dec 14, 2024
A true gem in Elk Horn! Well-maintained windmill supporting the local history. The gift shop has a huge variety of Danish crafts and the staff are incredibly helpful. It hosts a number of events thro… Full review by M G
Sep 30, 2024
The Danish Windmill is situated on Main Street in Elk Horn, IA a ten minutes drive off I-80 Exit 54. Parking is available at the front of the mill. It is possible to visit most of the mill on a tour … Full review by NemoTraveler
Sep 15, 2024
We stopped here on our trip from Council Bluffs to Winterset to get advice from the nice IA Visitor Center staff for the best route to see the Bridges of Madison County. Impressive to read how the l… Full review by Gene R J
I was in Denmark back in the 80s . and I am going to be traveling out in Omaha and was just wandering if the little town of elkhorn is worth seeing
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Elk Horn, Iowa has one of the highest populations of Danes, per capita, in the country. I am Danish-American, sn these folks are hard core on their heritage. Locals actively cook Danish …
Elk Horn, Iowa has one of the highest populations of Danes, per capita, in the country. I am Danish-American, sn these folks are hard core on their heritage. Locals actively cook Danish food, and several speak the language. There is a Facebook site where local residents keep in touch with Dansoh nationals, and I know that groups host each other back and forth. There is a wonderful, authentic windmill that was brough over by boat and reassembled there in town. It is massive, and is in the process of having the sail redone in the last year. There is a lovely winery, a great gift shop attached to the windmill, and some good food in town. It’s only a few miles north of Highway 80, so it barely takes you off your path to Omaha. In summary, yes, visit Elk Horn. And get your picture taken ($0.00) at the Danish village of Kimballton just three miles further north.
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