Swedish

Our first Swedish Language Village opened in 1975.  Since then, hundreds of youth have come from around the country to participate in this one-of-a-kind program.   On August 10, 2007, amid a festive reception on the veranda and a villager performance of the vävavadmal (weaving dance), donors, architects, builders, and four Swedish Language Village deans gathered with the larger Language Villages community to celebrate the completion of a weaving studio (Västugan) and the boathouse (Båthuset).

The weaving studio and boathouse were in phase one of a three-phase, $2.7 million construction project which is scheduled for completion by 2010. The weaving studio’s red interwoven wood exterior and airy open indoor spaces reflect a Swedish architecture style found in a traditional fishing village.  The Village’s main path will become a “main street” with buildings tightly grouped around it. Low rooflines and awnings will give it the inviting feel of a small Swedish town.

While the new Village is being constructed, the Swedish Language Village will use parts of the Finnish Language Village for activity spaces, the dining hall, and villager and staff housing.

The cabins are beautiful, cozy and comfortable and house 12-16 villagers with two to four staff. All cabins have their own restroom and shower facilities, and will give you that feeling of visiting a Swedish summer house. You’ll love walking down our beautiful paths to visit our sparkling lake, whether to swim, sauna or sail. Or visit our café where you can sit under a birch tree sipping tea and enjoying fresh-baked bullar.

Cabins feature bunk beds and have minimal storage space, so keep that in mind while packing.  Adult and family program participants utilize bottom bunks only.

Amenities
• Traditional lakeside camp setting
• Activity building with a large group space
• Outdoor dance pavilion;
• Soccer field;
• Beach for swimming, canoeing, and sailing
• Arts and crafts area
• Weaving studio; and
• Boathouse.

Climate
Minnesota is typical of a continental climate. The North Woods of Minnesota experiences the widest variety of weather in the United States. Each of the four seasons has its own distinct characteristics.  Although summers are generally hot and humid, it is normal to experience rain showers, thunderstorms and cool nights.  Summer temperatures average 85 F but can get down to 55 F.   

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI)

Map and driving directions (pdf)  

clv@cord.edu
1.800.222.4750