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ELVERHØJ Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 Address: 1624 Elverhoj Way, Solvang, CA 93463 Mail: P. O. Box 769, Solvang, CA 93464 Group Tours: 805-686-1211 The Elverhoy Museum opened to the public in May of 1988. It is housed in the former residence of the artistic Brandt-Erichsen family. It is one of the few museums outside Denmark devoted solely to the Danish culture and the Danish-American experience. Photos Name Elverhoj was taken from Denmark's most famous folk play (written in 1828 and still performed). The name translates as "elves on a hill". The story involves a King's visit to the night world of the dancing female wood spirits. (See Photo click here for - The wood carving on the front door of the museum. It was carved by Viggo Brandt-Erichsen depicting Elverhoj.) To view all pages of the Elverhoy Museum click to the site map.
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