Danish culture is therefore obviously intertwined with this city, as evidenced in its architecture, educational systems, and philosophies. Danish Days is celebrated in September and festival goers dress up in traditional Danish clothing and eat traditional Danish food. The holiday centers around a parade through the downtown core, with floats, marching bands, folk dancers and singers, and other marching participants. The 700-seat open-air Solvang Festival Theater, built in 1974, was the end result of a very successful performance of Hamlet, in Solvang's town park, in 1971. Solvang's claim to fame also includes two visits by Danish royalty.

Visitors to Solvang generally arrive by car or by bus, after disembarking from trains arriving in nearby Santa Barbara. RV enthusiasts can arrange to pick up their Solvang camper rental upon arriving.