Solvang feels like a living fairytale, where windmills, bakeries, and storybook streets create an escape rooted in charm and tradition.

Inland from Santa Barbara, Solvang offers a quaint small town to explore with Danish roots in the Santa Ynez Valley. The best ...

Crystal Bermudez is your community news reporter covering northern Santa Barbara County, including the Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys. Solvang is considering changes to its short-term ...

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The annual Christmas tree-burning in Solvang, which marks the end of the month-long Julefest, has been canceled due to extremely poor field conditions following the recent rainfall, Solvang Parks and ...

A Santa Barbara County firefighter sets a tree ablaze during the annual Christmas tree burn in Solvang on Jan. 3, 2025. Credit: Ryan Cullom / Noozhawk photo Solvang has canceled Friday’s annual ...

Persistent wet and muddy conditions following recent storms have led to the cancellation of Solvang’s annual Christmas Tree Burn, a winter tradition that was scheduled to take place Friday. “Due to ...

Organizers have canceled the 34th annual Solvang Tree Burn because of poor field conditions from the recent rain. The event was supposed to take place this Friday. Officials say the location poses ...