32 College Towns That Feel Like a European Vacation Without Leaving the U.S.

26. Lindsborg, Kansas – Little Sweden on the Prairie

Discover a surprising pocket of Scandinavia in central Kansas. Lindsborg, home to Bethany College, was settled by Swedish immigrants in the 1860s and proudly celebrates its heritage as "Little Sweden USA." You'll find charming Swedish architecture, numerous whimsical Dala horse statues scattered throughout town, shops selling Swedish goods, and regular cultural events like the biennial Svensk Hyllningsfest. It's a unique and authentic reflection of Swedish culture and tradition thriving on the American plains.