Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Inc.

Norskedalen, a nature and heritage center, is unforgettable in every season. We offer six miles of nature trails; the Helga Gundersen arboretum; and May through October guided tours of the restored Bekkum pioneer log homestead. Nearby, the Thrune Visitors' Center houses heritage and nature museums, a gift shop, library and meeting facilities. The Skumsrud Heritage Farm, features a seasonal open-air museum with twelve different types of Norwegian immigrant log houses including the 1853 Skumsrud Log Cabin, on the national Register of Historic Places, a museum and gift shop. The restored 1890`s log buildings are furnished as if the family just stepped out the door, and the entire place comes to life during our special events on weekends scattered throughout the year. Norskedalen also offers the Paulsen Rental Cabin which is a nature center in itself, as well as a history center.

Address

N455 O Ophus Rd
Coon Valley, WI 54623

All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

Norskedalen is located on La Crosse County Road PI, 3 miles north of Coon Valley or 3 miles south of Hwy 33. Busses are advised to approach only from the south. The Skumsrud Farm is located 1/2 mile west of Coon Valley on Hwy 14/61.

Disabled Access
Hours of Operation

Open May-Oct Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm; Nov-Apr Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, 1st and 3rd Sat 9am-noon, Sun noon-4pm.

History & Heritage
Re-enactments
Type
European Heritage / Wisconsin History

Skiing - Cross Country
Styles
Flat / Hilly / Open / Wooded
Trail Length (miles)

5

Shelter
Toilets

Larger Map Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association (WATA)
Wisconsin Innkeepers Association
Viroqua Partners
Wisconsin Great River Road
La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center