Sveadal, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sveadal
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Entrance to Sveadal (2016)
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 Sveadal, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
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| • Total | 0.169 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.160 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.009 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95037
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| Area code(s) | 408, 669 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659932 |
Sveadal is a special summer resort located in Santa Clara County, California. It is a private place, meaning it's not open to everyone. Sveadal is a center for Swedish American culture and fun activities.
This unique spot is found west of Morgan Hill, California in the eastern Santa Cruz Mountains. It's right next to Uvas Canyon County Park. Sveadal has been around since 1926.
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A Place for Swedish Heritage
Sveadal is owned and run by the Swedish American Patriotic League. This group is made up of many local organizations. Their main goal is to keep Swedish-American traditions alive. They want to share this heritage in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Royal Visitors at Sveadal
Sveadal has welcomed Swedish royalty for many years. Three generations of the Swedish royal family have visited. The first visit was in 1927. Back then, Crown Prince Gustav VI Adolf and his wife officially opened Sveadal. He later became the King of Sweden.
Getting to Sveadal
To reach Sveadal, you use Croy Road. This is a two-lane paved road that comes off Uvas Road. Uvas Road is also known as County Route G8. Croy Road doesn't go anywhere else past Sveadal.
Road Access and Park Visitors
The road narrows to just one lane once you are inside Sveadal. If you want to visit Uvas Canyon County Park, you must drive through Sveadal.
Staying at Sveadal
At Sveadal, there are different places to stay. Some people own private cabins there. There are also rental units available for members of the club. The ZIP Code for Sveadal is 95037. The phone area codes 408 and 669 serve the community.
Swedish Organizations Connected to Sveadal
Sveadal is closely linked to several Swedish organizations. These groups help support Swedish culture and traditions.
- Swedish American Patriotic League of San Francisco [1]
- Vasa Order of America [2]
- Swedish Club of San Francisco Bay Area [3]
- Swedish Council of America
- Swedish American Chambers of Commerce of the USA [4]
