Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its 10th year, bringing whimsy and family fun to the Twin Cities. Gingerbread artist Caroline Eriksson, a sculptor based in Oslo, Norway, creates a Norwegian troll inside Norway House in Minneapolis. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press) Each year, thousands of visitors tour the exhibit, which is inspired by the world’s largest gingerbread city exhibit in Bergen, Norway. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, the cultural center brought in gingerbread artist Caroline Eriksson, a sculptor based in Oslo who makes stunning gingerbread sculptures of pop-culture characters. Her gingerbread troll, which is several feet tall, was sculpted on site and is on display. Gingerbread Wonderland entrants have constructed elaborate structures that range from a rotating version of the Seven Dwarves mine to a stunning re-creation of the James J. Hill Historic Wayzata Train Depot. A panel of judges — including Jess Fleming (food editor for the Pioneer Press) and cookbook author Kim Ode — determined the “Best in Show” awards, which are depicted here. There were so many great entries that didn’t make this short list that it’s worth a trip to see the rest. Visitors can also participate by voting for a “People’s Choice” award. Entry is ticketed and buying your tickets online in advance is recommended. Best Adult “Gingerbread Cafe” by Katherine Goertz was awarded Best Adult in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland display. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “Gingerbread Cafe” by Katherine Goertz (#163) Best of MN “James J. Hill Historic Wayzata Train Depot” by Susan Droegemueller was awarded Best of MN in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland display. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “James J. Hill Historic Wayzata Train Depot” by Susan Droegemueller (#166) Best International “Cats of Paris” by Joan Moser and Karen Nejedley was awarded Best International in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland display. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “Cats of Paris” by Joan Moser and Karen Nejedley (#125) Most Original Concept “The Seven Dwarves Mine” by the Woodward Burdge Familywas awarded Most Original Concept in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland competition. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “The Seven Dwarves Mine” by the Woodward Burdge Family (#156) Child (10 and Under) “NFL Snack Shack” by Bryce Denzer is the best structure by a child in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland display. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “NFL Snack Shack” by Bryce Denzer (#98) Teen (11-15) “Elf Dormitory” by Ellie Beek was awarded Best Teen in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland display. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “Elf Dormitory” by Ellie Beek (#115) Best Community Build “Pretzel House” by Vivian Chow was the Best Community Build in Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland display. (Courtesy of Coppersmith Photography) “Pretzel House” by Vivian Chow (#38) If you go What: Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit When: Through Saturdays Jan. 4 (Tuesdays, noon to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) Where: Norway House, 913 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. Cost: General admission, $15; children under 12, free. Members receive a discount. More information: 612-871-2211; norwayhouse.org Related Articles Restaurants, Food and Drink | Small Bites Review: At Local Rumor in Merriam Park, clever ideas on the menu can feel hit-or-miss on the plate Restaurants, Food and Drink | Don’t shun pinot grigio! The good versions of wines you think are bad Restaurants, Food and Drink | Quick Fix: Horseradish Crusted Snapper with Arugula Pasta Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: Chicken and apple sausage with cheesy grits comes together in 10 minutes Restaurants, Food and Drink | Smorgie’s New Year’s Eve party features a giant leprechaun dropping into a pot of gold