Westby: Ski Jumping, Golf, and Tradition

Westby combines ski jumping, golf, an annual celebration of Norway’s Constitution Day, and a historic site on the edge of downtown. These different sides of the destination sit alongside one another: sports facilities, a festival with a parade, and a place steeped in history. You can choose a vacation rental in Westby to suit your plans based on which of these experiences interest you most.

Ski Jumping and Golf in Westby

The Snowflake Ski Club ski jumping complex consists of six ski jumps. The largest is 118 meters tall, Olympic-sized, and intended for national and international competitions. The annual Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament draws participants from around the world; participation varies from year to year. If you’re planning your trip around the tournament, check the dates for that year.

At the foot of the ski jumps, the Snowflake Ski Club offers a nine-hole, par-3 golf course. A spring-fed stream runs through the course. Westby thus brings together two different sports: ski jumping at the jumps and golf on a course whose setting and stream give it its own character. The golf course is open for three seasons. Check tee times with the operator.

Local History and Syttende Mai

The Westby Country Coon Prairie Church and Cemetery was built in 1857 and is located on the edge of downtown Westby. Its location gives you a tangible historical connection within the town. The annual Syttende Mai celebration offers another way to experience Westby’s history and traditions: it takes place on the weekend closest to Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17. The program includes traditional arts and activities, a heritage tent, and a parade. Since event details can change from year to year, check the dates and program for your travel year.

Getting Around and Further Discoveries

At the Stabur, you can take a photo with “Ole,” Westby’s carved town mascot, and get tourism information about the surrounding area. If you plan to visit, confirm before your trip that the location is still available. Nordic Lanes offers bowling leagues in Westby. Alongside the larger sports and event attractions, you’ll also find specific places to visit for other interests.

Nearby, but outside Westby, Norskedalen is a nature and heritage center with an address in Coon Valley. It is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the natural surroundings and cultural heritage of the area around Coon Valley in southwestern Wisconsin. When looking for a vacation rental in Westby, you might first consider whether your trip will focus mainly on local sports and traditions, or whether you’d also like to include this broader connection to nature and cultural heritage.

For the broader travel overview: Vernon County.