Old Traditions ~ New Opportunities

	Westby celebrates its Scandinavian heritage by hosting the annual Syttende Mai festival with music, traditional arts and crafts, parades, heritage tent, and entertainment. The winter attraction event is the Snowflake Ski Jumping International Tournament. Watch jumpers fly through the crisp air in Timber Coulee. Travel through the countryside surrounding Westby and discover the rugged hills, scenic farms, and state parks to see why vacationers return to this ideal place time and again season after season. Take in the trout streams that wind through the coulees while being on the lookout for round barns or stop at a shop and studio ran by a local artist. Be transfixed with the fall leaves on the country touring roads or visit the Amish community for many of their handcrafted goods. Velkommen to Westby Wisconsin… Where Old Traditions and New Opportunities await your visit!	A Little City With a Big Velkommen! Annual Events: Syttende Mai  May 16, 17, & 18, 2008 City Wide Rummage Sale June 7th, 2008 Westby's Annual Garden Party July 17th, 2008 Snowflake Ski Jump Tournament     February 7th - 8th 2009   Current Events For a full listing see our Calendar page.   Local News To find out about the area news check out http://www.rivervalleynewspapers.com/ Up to Top

Westby is located in the rolling hills of north-central part of scenic Vernon County, Wisconsin. It lies on a ridge between the Mississippi River's Coulee Region and the Kickapoo River Valley at the intersection of HWY 14-61 & 27.

Westby is a small town full of heritage and culture. The Winnebago Indians founded the area in the early 1800's, the Norwegian immigrants later settled here in 1848. Click here to learn more!

Westby is a great area for a Wisconsin family vacation or for a romantic quiet getaway for a couple. Recreation is abundant in the area - try some fly fishing on the area's renowned trout streams, hike through the valleys to see the colorful fall foliage or hop on a horse to tour the country side!

The Westby area is full of unique shops and things to do - learn how maple syrup is made, awe the splendor of our unique craftsmen and women, taste yummy Norwegian delights and stay overnight!

Check our area calendar and business listing.

The Westby area has it all. Our chamber is here to help you plan your visit to Westby. Whether you are driving through for a day trip, passing by for a quick peek or planning a week vacation, we welcome your visit.

Call 1-866-4-WESTBY now or e-mail us for more information!

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