Overview
Lindsborg is a city of 3,300 people (2020) in Kansas, in the United States of America. Settled by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, Lindsborg is known as Little Sweden, USA.
3 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Lindsborg
McPherson County Old Mill Museum
An historic mill and museum. The museum grounds include the 1904 World's Fair Swedish Pavilion and other buildings with local history exhibits, especially pertaining to Swedish-American history.
Swedish Pavilion
The Pavilion was built as an international exposition building for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. After the fair, the Pavilion was moved to Lindsborg, and is used for cultural heritage events at the museum.
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
The gallery is dedicated to Birger Sandzén, who was a Swedish-born painter.
Svensk Hyllningsfest
A festival of Swedish culture, featuring music, a parade and a Smörgåsbord. The Smörgåsbord tickets sell out early. Every two years in early October in odd-numbered years, i.e., 2025, 2027....
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Wichita)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SLN Salina Municipal Airport, Salina — 15 mi away. Directions
- ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 65 mi away. Directions
- MCI Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City — 167 mi away (major hub). Directions
K-4 highway passes through Lindsborg.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning McPherson County Old Mill Museum, Swedish Pavilion
- Afternoon Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Svensk Hyllningsfest
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.
Get in
K-4 highway passes through Lindsborg.
Bus service is provided daily towards Wichita and Salina by BeeLine Express (subcontractor of Greyhound Lines).
See
See McPherson County Old Mill Museum (Smoky Valley Roller Mill)
An historic mill and museum. The museum grounds include the 1904 World's Fair Swedish Pavilion and other buildings with local history exhibits, especially pertaining to Swedish-American history.
See Swedish Pavilion
The Pavilion was built as an international exposition building for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. After the fair, the Pavilion was moved to Lindsborg, and is used for cultural heritage events at the museum.
See Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
The gallery is dedicated to Birger Sandzén, who was a Swedish-born painter.
Do
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