Goats on Sod Roof at Al Johnson’s, Sister Bay, WI

A goat stands on the grass-covered sod roof of Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, Wisconsin
A goat stands on the grass-covered sod roof of Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.

Goats graze on the sod roof of Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, a tradition that began in the 1970s. The restaurant, inspired by Scandinavian architecture, features a living roof that has become a notable tourism attraction in Door County. This unique design element draws visitors who come to experience the novelty alongside the establishment's traditional Swedish cuisine. The goats are a long-standing symbol of the restaurant and its connection to Swedish heritage.

Photo taken in October 2019.

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