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    Viking Hall - Great cooks have great fun at a self-catered event!

    Viking Hall

    (1 review)

    I came down here for the Scandinavian Bazaar courtesy of fellow Yelper Lard Belly E. notifying us…read moreof the event that was held here earlier today. I didn't get to see other fellow Yelpers, but it wouldn't have been easy given how packed the place was. The entire main hall was filled with vendors displaying the rich culture of Norway, Finland, and Sweden. There was a wide variety of arts & crafts, winter-style attire like boots as well as thick sweatshirts, novelty items with the national flags like pins, stickers, or Christmas ornaments, and my personal favorite, the food. There were various candies and chocolates imported from Norway and Finland. Some of the items I picked out were two milk chocolate bars, one with hazelnuts, a chocolate horse with punch filling on the inside....(can't wait to try that one...), and Swedish gummy candies. In addition to the vendors, there was also a dining area in one corner next to a food booth that offers traditional dishes from the region. Two of the items on the menu were sold out, hardly a surprise with the amount of people that were seated at the chairs and tables. I was fortunate enough to get the last order of Risengrot, a Norwegian rice porridge very similar to American oatmeal with a thick consistency. One of the employees behind the counter recommended adding sugar and cinnamon. It was very delicious and made for a great afternoon snack. Risengrot is a holiday staple during Christmas time in Norway. In addition to the candies, I came across a 2020 calendar that showed the beautiful countryside and picturesque towns with a backdrop of the fjords in the distance. I had a great time meeting and talking to everyone here, some of them locals who own businesses here in town. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back for the next one.

    From the owner: Whether you are searching for the perfect wedding location, a business retreat, or party, Viking…read moreHall is the ideal. We provide a quiet, affordable, and flexible option for your next event.The rental space is approximately 50 X 60 ft (4,500 sq ft). . The main room has 10 ft ceilings, 25 X 32 ft wood dance floor. Attached is the 16 X 30 ft commercial style kitchen, coat room, foyer, restrooms, and entry area. Main hall features include a large stone fireplace, generous picture windows facing the Chugach Range Rectangle- Tables (6 ft and 8 ft) and chairs are provided. Round tables are available for rental. Optional audio/visual capabilities are built into the main hall.The kitchen contains spacious counter areas and range, grill, double oven, refrigerator. Included are two pushcarts, two 100-cup coffeepots, microwave, under-counter freezer, and garbage cans with liners. Viking Hall has plenty of off-street parking and is handicap accessible. Call us at 907-349-1613 Tuesdays through Fridays and stop by to see us during our rental office hours (or make an appointment).

    The Arc - Arctic Rec Center

    The Arc - Arctic Rec Center

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    This event facility is recently built located on Arctic Road…read more I've attended a community event, a private event, and concerts here. It is one of few Anchorage event facilities available to rent, that can hold over 150 people. Parking is ample and the building is secluded enough from neighboring homes. The facility includes a coffee shop/cafe area that you can choose to be open during your event. The facility kitchen is large and open. You have the ability to choose what spaces you want to rent, with the largest space being the gym. If your event has alcohol you will be required to rent the facility as a whole. I like that all rental information to include costs, deposits, etc is laid out clearly online. You will not need to contact anyone directly until you are ready. I believe they even have bouncy houses available to rent. Like most facilities, they have staff there watching. Sometimes they're cool, sometimes they're annoyingly saying the music is too loud when we in the crowd, can barely hear it. Gotta take the good with with the bad ya know?!

    Sort of like the Spenard Rec Center, but smaller and newer. I'm not sure about all of the…read morebuildings offerings, but they have basketball courts, a coffee shop inside, a couple meeting or party rooms (you can rent for bday parties), and I think they run a daycare too. Coffee shop staff is super nice, decent/regular prices. If your kid is going to a basketball program (like mine is), make sure you sign them in. You have to- for liability purposes. We didn't for basketball games, but for practice yes. They host Halloween events (and possibly other holiday events) that I've seen too, just haven't been able to go to them. Bathrooms and pretty much everywhere in general is clean and staff is nice.

    Dimond Center Hotel

    Dimond Center Hotel

    (54 reviews)

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    Went to Alaska for a work trip and had the pleasure of staying in this hotel. Loved it!…read more Parking was plentiful and the lobby was super inviting. Unfortunately didn't have time to try the breakfast though. Checking in was really easy and seamless. The woman who checked me in also checked me out and she was great! Super kind and welcoming. A week or so after, I called the hotel to get a receipt sent to my email and they were able to get it sent right away. The room itself was great. Super clean, lots of towels, great water pressure. My one gripe would be that it was a little cold, even with the temperature turned up. WiFi is pretty fast and the bathtub is huge lol. Would stay here again if I'm ever in the area.

    We had such a hit or miss experience with Dimond Center Hotel during our stay in June 2024…read more Housekeeping - since we arrived after midnight, I really didn't need housekeeping our first morning just hours later so I advised the front desk who put a notation. Housekeeping still came. The second day, after I left the room at 9am, I put up the sign for service and housekeeping never come. It may be due to the fact that the hanger for please make up the room is the same color as please do not disturb. Having different colors on each side may be easier for housekeeping to differentiate. Water - We received a note under our door that they were turning water off for 2 hours but didn't specify the date or approximate time. We thought it was that night so we filled up the tub so we can flush the toilet. It wasn't turned off during the night so we assumed it would be during the day so decided to stay out most of the next day returning after lunch to check. When we returned after dinner at 9pm in hopes of using their tub, we found another note under the door that they were shutting it off from 11pm-1am, preventing us from soaking in that tub but only able to take a quick shower. It would be great if they gave us a time frame with our original note the night before. But everything wasn't a miss at this hotel. The breakfast was good and staff friendly and attentive to ensure the food was filled and tables cleaned. It was great that the shuttle ran into Downtown and not just the airport, so we didn't have to take the bus to and from downtown until we got a car. But overall, it was underwhelming considering we paid the most here out of our three accommodations in Alaska.

    The Dome

    The Dome

    (13 reviews)

    I brought my daughter here for a special winter toddler time that was from 10am - 1pm at $5/child…read more It was okay, and I would return. I expected a lot more blocks and building toys but my toddler was able to have a lot of fun and make her rounds. They had soft frisbees, soft balls, little bikes, etc. There was a face painter who was not only talented, but was super fast and we appreciated that because the line was long and toddlers can't be expected to be so patient. I had no idea this facility runs as a gym also. There's an area off to the side with equipment. They have a track. I was aware however, that many different teams hold practice here.

    I would give zero stars if I could…read more I am extremely disappointed and concerned with how The Dome handled the situation involving my 7-year-old son. The incident occurred during the summer of 2025. At the time, The Dome told my son's stepmother that he would be allowed to return this year. However, I am now being told that he has been permanently removed from the program. My son has been receiving behavioral health services through Alaska Child and Family Services and Child and Family Development since March 2024, and he has had an IEP through his school since the 2022-2023 school year. Despite his age and documented needs, The Dome permanently removed him without properly investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. My son was not given three warnings before being removed from the program. We also requested additional documentation and information about what happened, but our concerns were not properly addressed. My understanding is that my son was told by an older child to damage property. Yet, the older child involved was not removed from the program, while my 7-year-old was permanently removed. I find this extremely unprofessional and unfair. If The Dome had already decided to permanently remove my son, why was his stepmother told that he could return this year? Why were we not given clear communication or the opportunity to address the situation? Children, especially those with behavioral and developmental needs, deserve patience, understanding, appropriate support, and a fair process. I am asking The Dome to provide transparency and accountability regarding how this situation was handled and why the decision to permanently remove my son was made without properly investigating the circumstances.

    Sons of Norway - venues - Updated July 2026

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