Velkommen
A big Norwegian welcome
Welcome to Woodville, a progressive little community nestled in scenic west central Wisconsin. Rich in Norwegian heritage, Woodville invites young and old to its door step with an enthusiastic velkommen!
Over the years, Woodville has grown from a prosperous logging town to one of the leading manufacturing communities in St. Croix County. Its close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul, to the west, and Eau Claire, to the east, affords its residents the luxury of a hometown atmosphere with all the amenities of urban America close at hand. Woodville’s Norwegian ancestry is festively commemorated every spring around May 17th on Syttende Mai, Norway’s Independence Day. The community joins together in colorful array to celebrate its folklore and legends of the mighty Viking warrior Leif Ericson.
Woodville, Wisconsin was first settled in 1870 with ties to the railroad and logging industry and boasts a proud Norwegian heritage. Today the Village has 1,336 residents, with a forward thinking attitude while still maintaining its small town atmosphere. Woodville offers you an opportunity to live close to both the Twin Cities and Eau Claire metro areas while enjoying quiet neighborhoods. Woodville welcomes business and residential development. We invite you to consider the advantages that Woodville can offer your family and business today!