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Little Norway

2008.05.12

Nestled in a beautiful valley hidden in the foothills of Blue Mounds, WI Little Norway has another more romantic name, the name chosen by its founder, Isak Dahle, which suggests more vividly the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: Nissedahle, or valley of the Elves.
From littlenorway.com

Before any of the buildings were built the family lived here. Can you imagine the Missus? She comes over on a long journey, is exhausted and the husband says, "Here honey, look what a great home I found for us to live in!"

A flock of flox.

Carved depiction of a king and queen in Norway. Each village had their own. She's not overly pretty is she?

Here is the food storehouse. The prettier and more carved it was the greater the social standing of the owner. It is raised up to keep the mice out.

The local goats like to walk the roof and munch the grass.

The buildings are authentic Norse architecture, simple and durable. One has a growing sod roof; another, the spring house, is peaked by three cupolas and most of them are trimmed with warm, fresh blue that is typically Norwegian.
From the littlenorway.com website

The red tulips were absolutely gorgeous.

I had a great time in Little Norway--right next to Mineral Point, WI. Very historic area. This little place was fascinating--they call it the 'valley of the elves'--a Norwegian family purchased the farm many moons ago and now it is a tourist attraction. Here is the link if you want to look around:null Little Norway Web Site

29 Comments

so interesting and beautiful- I just love the grass on the roof! R

urmysunshine · 2008-05-12: 10:54

great reportage !

ronin53 · 2008-05-12: 11:05

Great post!!!

peregol · 2008-05-12: 12:43

Wonderful wonderful set love all the shots, from the flowers to the buildings. Usually Nors buildings have grass on the roof correct?

mystic1 · 2008-05-12: 13:13

Thanks a lot for this very interesting photo report, I enjoyed it very much!

onepicaday · 2008-05-12: 13:19

Great post...

joycephotography · 2008-05-12: 13:21

Très beau post !

domelia · 2008-05-12: 14:39

Fascinating - looks just like they transplanted their home here. And presumably the language and customs too - a lovely set - Thanks.

Robertthebob · 2008-05-12: 15:10

Great set! :-)

wfrnk · 2008-05-12: 15:32

lovely place! very interesting post thanks for sharing!

tomie · 2008-05-12: 15:56

Very beautiful post.

ambersunsets · 2008-05-12: 19:58

Intriguing place, thanks for the tour! Great set!

ScubaLiz · 2008-05-12: 22:16

Beautiful post !!

Gwadannie · 2008-05-12: 22:40

Fantastic post! This place is lovely. The details on the houses are so interesting, especially the storage house. Thanks so much for the tour! :)

mclps · 2008-05-12: 23:04

really very nice

aliozoglu · 2008-05-13: 03:04

nice set!!!

luucha · 2008-05-13: 09:52

last one is best

rxet42 · 2008-05-13: 13:29

Great set!

neusnet · 2008-05-14: 12:44

Charming series of photos Very interesting.

Lynda · 2008-05-15: 09:06

Beautiful set

braandhisfuji · 2008-05-15: 13:24

Great shots Kim!

GnatBytes · 2008-05-15: 18:50

These are fascinating Kim. I have always been interested in Scandinavian migrations and in their assimilation into the USA. Thanks for these. I really enjoyed them.

jagungal · 2008-05-16: 20:59