Alsen is a small town in Cavalier County, in northeastern North Dakota. It has a population of about 68 people. Coordinates are Latitude 48.63N & Longitude 98.59W.

Understand

This town was founded in 1889, and was originally named Storlie, after several local families of Norwegian origin. Several Danish families who had settled in the area renamed it after Alsen Island in Denmark.

Get in

  • '''By car''': from Devil's Lake, 38 miles north on State Hy 20, and 5 miles east on State Hy 66.
  • Get around

    See

  • '''Alsen Museum''', Main St, ''+1 701'' 843-7032. Exhibits from North Dakota early days; photos, tools, household items, blacksmith tools. Open July 1 - September 1, by appointment.
  • Do

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Stay

  • '''Lost Prairie Lodge''', 203 Main St, ''+1 701'' 682-5482, [http://www.lostprairielodge.com]. Four season premium lodging. Peaceful location. Multi-person furnished units near to hunting.
  • Get out