Columbia Hall Archives & Tourism Center - Dannebrog, Nebraska

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Columbia Hall Archives & Tourism Center - Dannebrog, Nebraska (The Danish Capital of Nebraska.)

Columbia Hall is a two-story brick building located in the downtown area. This landmark was built in 1908 by the Danish Brotherhood Society. The second story features an open room, complete with a stage.

Come to the village that prides itself in being of Danish heritage.  While there visit the Coumbia Hall Archives and Tourism Center to see all  the displays they have to offer.

The community offers bike trails for your enjoyment, wonderful homes to look at and see the skill of the Danish building style.  Enjoy a kike along Oak Creek that winds it way through the community.

Each June, our little village (named from the Danish Flag), hosts a weekend celebration honoring its heritage, during which the citizens of Dannebrog commemorate the anniversary of the signing of Denmark’s Free Constitution in 1849 by King Frederik VII.  The word, “Grundlov” is from a Danish term meaning “foundation”.

The first Grundlovsfest was held in 1988. The celebration has grown to include numerous activities each year.  Activities in the past have included: Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes), adult games, artists, bingo, a cake/bake walk, class reunions, cloggers, cow bingo, horse and buggy rides, a jam session, kid’s games, money dig and tractor pulls, a Melodrama, a Muzzleloaders Rendezvous, a parade (with floats, farm equipment, vintage cars, local/regional celebrities and bands), a quilt show and last but not least, a street dance and beer garden.  The little community of 354 people are warm with typical Danish hospitality.

Also, don’t miss the Christmas celebration in the community. 

Activities at the Old-Fashioned Danish Christmas have included:  Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes), a bake sale, bingo, a cake/bake walk, a Christmas Tree Fantasy, a holiday music medley  (Youth Bell Choir, Danish Dancers, and Centura High School Choir), horse and buggy rides, kids crafts, living outdoor nativity scene, a soup & pie supper and treats and pictures with Old Father Christmas, Mr. & Mrs. Claus and their elves. 

As you stroll through our beautifully decorated village, you can enjoy hot apple cider, indoor nativity scenes, samples of Danish foods, a special dinnerware display, and spectacular displays of Christmas lights and animations. Please join us the second weekend in December to celebrate Dannebrog’s rich, Old-Fashioned Danish Heritage.

Village of Dannebrog
104 S. Mill St. P.O. Box 130
Dannebrog, NE 68831
Telephone/Fax: 308.226.2422
E-mail: villageofdannebrog@nctc.net