Scandinavian Organizations in Chicago
Swedish
American Chamber of Commerce
SACC Chicago promotes an exchange of technology, trade and culture between Sweden and the Midwestern United States.
Norwegian
National League
The Norwegian National League (NNL) is an umbrella organization that coordinates cultural activities shared by its many member organizations.
Norwegian
American Chamber of Commerce
NACC Chicago promotes trade and goodwill to foster business, financial and professional interests between Norway and the USA
Swedish-American
Historical Society
The Swedish-American Historical Society publishes and sponsors books on the history and meaning of the Swedish presence in America.
Swedish American
Museum
Located in the heart of Andersonville, the Swedish American Museum holds permanent exhibits, a Children's Museum of Immigration, classrooms, workshops, and a library.
Icelandic
Association of Chicago
Association for Icelanders in Chicago, friends of Iceland, and the people of Icelandic heritage.
Sons of Norway
A fraternal benefit society that promotes appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries.
VASA
Order of America
Swedish in origin, the Vasa Order welcomes all who would like to rediscover the traditions of their forefathers or share their Scandinavian heritage.
Local Scandinavian Cuisine
Wikstrom's Scandinavian-American Gourmet Foods
This deli carries all manner of Scandinavian specialties,
from the much-feared lutefisk to hard-tack bread to
gjetost.
Tre Kronor
A Swedish eatery serving pickled herring, potato and
beef-and-pork sausages and gravlax.
Swedish Bakery
Absolute paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Svea I Restaurant
Andersonville storefront restaurant serving family fare--with
a Swedish accent.
Erik & Me
Located downtown St. Charles, Erik & Me specializes
in hearty sandwiches, seafood and Danish cuisine.
Erickson's Delicatessen
Mom and daughter run deli. Great selection of cheese,
crispbread, flatbread, preserves, cookies, chocolates
and seafood.
Ann Sather
Traditional Swedish cuisine. Swedish pancakes, roast
turkey, crabcakes, fresh salmon with mustard dill sauce;
breakfast
IKEA
Okay, so it's really a cafeteria within the store. But,
if you're out shopping, it's definitely worth trying.
Other Organizations
Minnekirken
Norwegian Memorial Church - Logan
Square, Chicago
EuroCircle
Chicago
EuroCircle is an informal forum for European professionals & Europhiles- married or single- with over 45,000 members.
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A goal of Skando Chicago is to serve as a resource for the area's young Scandinavian community. If you are part of an organization that would like to be featured on our website, or if you simply want to suggest a link, please contact us. Be sure to include a title and description along with any web address you provide.
