Velkommen!

Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means "Christmas Village". Julebyen Christmas Village is a Nordic tradition on the North Shore! A "Julebyen" is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. This December, Knife River (a fishing village of the North Shore of Lake Superior just north of Duluth) is home to an authentic, and unique Julebyen fest.

Masks Required for the Troll Train and all indoor events
Service animals only please.

Schedule of Events

Julebyen features...

* An OUTDOOR MARKET with foods and unique, hand-made gifts by local artisans.

* An INDOOR MARKET full of hand-crafted decorations for your home. Masks Required

* TROLL VILLAGE , Located next to the Train Depot (where the Troll Train will depart). Join us for traditional Scandinavian Food. Explore the Depot and Viking ship restoration projects. Enjoy s’mores around the warming fire circle and try out vendor Adirondack Chairs.

* THE BAKERI TENT Visit the Scandinavian Bakeri. Masks Required

* CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

There is much to explore. You can drive or TAKE THE TRAIN FROM DULUTH! Masks Optional

You can take a short train excursion to TROLL CANYON! Masks Required

Come and enjoy the celebration! As mentioned in Minnesota Monthly!

Directions

We are just a short drive away from Duluth or Two Harbors.

The Julebyen Christmas Village is just 14 miles north of Duluth (or 8 miles south of Two Harbors) along the scenic shore of Lake Superior at the Knife River Recreation Center.

Take the Train

Take the Julebyen train up from Duluth on Saturday or Sunday, or drive up any day. Parking is available in various locations within easy walking distance and along some city streets. Please observe areas cordoned off for special purposes. There are passenger drop-off points in front of the Julebyen Village.

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Viking Ship

Built in Norway in 1926, the Viking ship replica Leif Erikson braved the gales and ice of the North Atlantic. It traveled 10,000 miles to Duluth, where it arrived in June 1927.
Celebrate this historic vessel, on display at Julebyen 2021!
To learn more, visit Save Our Ship

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Entertainment

Enjoy outside entertainment. Singers, dancers and others performing for you. Free of charge. Click to view the local dance troupe Viken from their indoor stage performance in 2019. They will be back again this year on the outdoor stage.

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Outdoor Market

Shop for unique, locally-made gifts.

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Indoor Market

Masks Required

Decorate your home with locally-made items.

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Bakeri Tent

Masks Required

A wide variety of Scandinavian baked goods.

Troll Village

At the Knife River train depot, vendors, food and fun!!

Outdoor Activities

Family fun with games, scavenger hunts, sledding and more!

The Troll Patrol

Questions?

Visit the Julebyen Information booth where you can also pick up Julebyen™ souveniers.

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Visit Our Sponsors

Discover what's going on at our local businesses

VENDORS

All Vendors must be approved by the Julebyen Committee.

To apply send email to KRRCemail@gmail.com.

For further information contact:
Helene Hedlund
Julebyen Chair
hhedlund.dl@gmail.com
218.841.8608 Cell
218.834.4338 home

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