Lindsborg
Lindsborg, KS
A small town shaped by Swedish settlers, with painted Dala horses, bakeries and galleries along its main street. Walk the few blocks of Main Street, and plan the visit around the Swedish festivals if you like crowds.
Lindsborg was founded in 1869 by Swedish immigrants from Värmland led by Pastor Olof Olsson, and is nicknamed "Little Sweden." About 30 percent of its roughly 3,800 residents have Swedish ancestry. Downtown you will find shops selling Swedish crafts, including the painted wooden Dala horses, as well as galleries and cafés. The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery says it holds the largest collection of the painter's work in the world, and Bethany College also shapes the town.
One to two hours is enough for a stroll through the few blocks of the center. The Svensk Hyllningsfest, a festival honoring the pioneers, has been held since 1941 in October of odd-numbered years; the next one is on October 15 and 16, 2027, when the town gets very crowded. In March there is Våffeldagen (Waffle Day).
- Nearest town
- Lindsborg, KS
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.5730, -97.6742
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
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© Balon Greyjoy · CC0Cosmosphere
Campsites nearby
- McPherson County Old Mill Picnic/CampCampsite1 mi from Lindsborg
- Battle Hill RV ParkMotorhome stopover13 mi from LindsborgMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Love's RV StopMotorhome stopover14 mi from LindsborgMotorhomes
- Kanopolis State Park Mulberry CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Lindsborg
- Kanopolis State Park Sumac CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Lindsborg
- Sundown RV ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from LindsborgMotorhomes
All campsites in Kansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lindsborg?
Lindsborg is in Lindsborg, KS, at GPS 38.5730, -97.6742. It is about 38 mi from Hutchinson.
Can you camp near Lindsborg?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is McPherson County Old Mill Picnic/Camp, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Lindsborg?
Places worth a stop nearby: Coronado Heights (7 mi), Mushroom Rock State Park (22 mi), Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum (34 mi) and Cosmosphere (38 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lindsborg?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)