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More than a windmill

Explore a destination filled with stories, creativity, and moments of wonder.

Visit the Villages

Let's do this!

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  • Attractions
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
  • Lodging
  • Hours & Directions

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A Windmill that Crossed the Sea

Built in Denmark in 1848, this authentic windmill crossed the Atlantic and found a new home on the Iowa prairie.

The Windmill

It started with a dream

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  • Current Weather
  • Virtual Tour

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Where Traditions Come Alive

From Tivoli Fest to Julefest, our biggest celebrations bring the Danish Villages to life with food, music, traditions, and community.

Events

Join the celebration

  • Tivoli Fest
  • Julefest

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Curated with Care

Every item is chosen for its connection to Danish culture, craftsmanship, and everyday joy.

Online Market

Take a little denmark home

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Danish Heritage in Motion

Explore articles, educational resources, and stories that bring Danish history, culture, and traditions to life.

Learn

Discover something new

  • Start Learning
  • Parts of the Windmill
  • Wind Power Then and Now
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • Christmas Traditions
  • Vikings
  • Queen Dagmar
  • From the Archives
  • Plan Your Visit
  • Attractions
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
  • Lodging
  • Hours & Directions

More than a windmill

Explore a destination filled with stories, creativity, and moments of wonder.

  • What's the Story?
  • Current Weather
  • Virtual Tour

A Windmill that Crossed the Sea

Built in Denmark in 1848, this authentic windmill crossed the Atlantic and found a new home on the Iowa prairie.

  • Tivoli Fest
  • Julefest

Where Traditions Come Alive

From Tivoli Fest to Julefest, our biggest celebrations bring the Danish Villages to life with food, music, traditions, and community.

  • No child links have been added yet.

Curated with Care

Every item is chosen for its connection to Danish culture, craftsmanship, and everyday joy.

  • Start Learning
  • Parts of the Windmill
  • Wind Power Then and Now
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • Christmas Traditions
  • Vikings
  • Queen Dagmar
  • From the Archives

Danish Heritage in Motion

Explore articles, educational resources, and stories that bring Danish history, culture, and traditions to life.

The Danish Windmill is a nonprofit committed to keeping Danish heritage alive, accessible, and in motion

VISIT

  • Plan Your Visit
  • Attractions
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
  • Lodging
  • Extended Schedule

THE WINDMILL

  • What's the Story?
  • Current Weather
  • Virtual Tour

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Tivoli Fest
  • Julefest
  • Danish Mill Day

ONLINE MARKET

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UPDATES

  • All Updates
  • Publications

LEARN

  • Parts of the Windmill
  • Wind Power Then and Now
  • Hans Christian Andersen
  • Christmas Traditions
  • Vikings
  • Queen Dagmar
  • From the Archives

SUPPORT

  • Support the Windmill

4038 Main St, Elk Horn, IA 51531, USA

(712) 764-7472

info@danishwindmill.com

The Danish Mill Corporation (d/b/a Danish Windmill) is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1975.

Danish Villages
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Iowa Museum Association