Stockholm

Stockholm, located on Wisconsin's west coast, is a small town with a lot to offer. Stockholm is the kind of place you want to visit again and again, with Swedish heritage that can be traced back to the original settlers, a gorgeous location on the widest part of the Mississippi River, and all the charm of small-town Wisconsin. Stockholm is a small town with a population of only 66 people, but it's packed with interesting things to do and see. Stockholm, located on Wisconsin's west coast about 90 minutes downriver from Minneapolis, was founded in 1851 by a Swedish explorer who climbed what is now known as Maiden Rock Bluff and decided it was a good place to settle.

Lake Pepin is a naturally formed lake located along the Mississippi River just north of where it meets the Chippewa River. This is the widest section of the Mississippi River, and the lake was formed by sediment carried by the Chippewa River. Erik Petterson, the original settler, enticed a group of 200 Swedes to emigrate to this area. Only 30 of them survived the journey and arrived in Stockholm. Many of the town's residents can trace their ancestors back to those early settlers. The views from Maiden Rock Bluff are unrivaled. It's easy to see why the original settlers wanted to stay.