Carlson family recalls Scandinavian journey at Wilson Public Library

Jose Perez
Jun 7, 2025
Jun 7, 2025
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The Carlson family poses for a photo outside a church in Jamshog, Sweden, during a private tour.
Photos Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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Jose Perez

COZAD — Joel Carlson and his family presented a slideshow highlighting their trip across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden during the May 29 Armchair Travels event at the Wilson Public Library.

The Carlson family stands on the wharf in Oslo, Norway during their Nordic family trip last fall. The family presented their trip at the May 29 Armchair Travels event held at the Wilson Public Library in Cozad. From left to right: Kate Carlson, Braylee Carlson, Joel Carlson and Hadley Carlson.
Photo Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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Joel Carlson says his favorite photo from the trip is entering Bergen, Norway, at night on a boat.
Photo Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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Joel Carlson, left, calls the meal at Kodbyens Fiskebar restaurant in Copenhagen “the best food I have ever had.” At right, from bottom to top, are Braylee Carlson, Kate Carlson and Hadley Carlson. The remaining individuals are Carlson’s family members outside of Cozad who all took part in a private tour during the family trip.
Photo Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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Joel Carlson, right, stands with his uncle Keith Olson outside a church in Hjarsas, Sweden, while exploring his family roots.
Photo Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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A Viking cruise ship docks in Flam, Norway. The fjord stretches approximately 56 miles inland, and the water is 1,700 feet deep.
Photo Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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The Carlson family and their family members outside of Cozad takes a boat ride in Flam, Norway through a private tour. In front of the boat from left to right: Kate Carlson, Braylee Carlson, Hadley Carlson and Joel Carlson.
Photo Courtesy of Joel Carlson

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