Velkommen, Detroit Norwegians.

Detroit area Norwegians and their friends gather at the Sons of Norway's Nordkap Lodge in Farmington Hills, MI. Nordkap Lodge is the Detroit chapter of the Sons of Norway fraternal organization. It serves as a meeting place and social network for Norwegian and Scandinavian enthusiasts from the entire metro-Detroit area.

Nordkap Lodge is a place to celebrate Norwegian culture. It is an all-ages family friendly nonprofit organization. Here you are not just a face in the crowd--you are a friend. A part of a community. Our members take care of each other. We are dedicated to community service and cultural education. You don't need to be Norwegian to join the Sons of Norway. You just need to have an interest in Nordic culture.

Celebrating Midsummer--St. Hans Eve, June 23rd

Bicentennial Celebration of the 1814 Constitution 

Nordkap marked the 17th of May and the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution with a celebration at the Swedish Club. Festivities began with a parade and national anthems at the flagpole on the club's grounds (see image at top of page). It was an occasion for young and old to wear their colorful bunads (immediately above), the national dress of Norway. (Both photos by Bob Giles)

Nordkap Lodge saluted Norway on the Detroit Tigers scoreboard as 24 members and guests attended Comerica Park to see the Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins 9 to 3 on May 10, 2014. (Photo by Louise Giles)

Lots of cheers when our message was shown on the scoreboard. (Photo by Bob Giles)

Even a troll turned out to cheer the Tigers with Nordkap Lodge's Bob Giles and Jan Flessland. (Photo by Louise Giles)

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 7 

Steak and Corn Roast hosted by Nordkap
at 1 p.m. to benefit the Swedish Club

Volunteers meet at Swedish Club at 10 a.m.

See "Events" tab for details about this event, plus more events!

Parents please note:  We are now offering
supervised activities for youngsters during our regular meetings.

9 Members Initiated at
Nordkap Meeting in April

Nordkap President Geir Gronstad (5th from left) presided at the initiation in April 2014 of 10 members who had recently joined the lodge. (Photo by Bob Giles)

Bowling Fundraiser for 
5th District Scholarships

Thirty-one bowlers and 13 “Viking Cheerleaders” gathered on March 16, 2014, to enjoy the sport of bowling and further the goals and mission of our District Scholarship program.

Norwegian Lessons 

The third series of Norwegian language classes has begun.  Classes are held most Wednesday evenings at the Swedish Club in Farmington Hills. The price for eight weeks for members is $70; non-members, $80.  For more information call 248-224-3369.  

Adrienne Shepard (right) teaches Norwegian language class at the Swedish Club.

Recent News

Lodge member Dennis Flessland, Honorary Consul of Norway to Michigan, received the Order of Merit Knight First Class medal in July 2012.  The Order with its unique medal was presented by Sissel Breie, Norway’s Consul General in New York, in a ceremony in Detroit at the Detroit Institute of Arts.