Nestled in the southern part of Wisconsin, the beautiful village of Mount Horeb embraces its Norwegian heritage in a rather unique way. It is the self-proclaimed “Troll Capital of the World.” The village’s most famous one-of-a-kind attraction though is its “Trollway,” which features life-size trolls lining the main street and placed throughout the village. The troll legend originates from the early folklore of Scandinavia, and it was brought to the USA by settlers who immigrated from that part of Europe. They may appear a little frightening at first, but they are said to be good-natured and protectors of gemstones. Mount Horeb’s trolls live a rather leisurely life of watering flowers, playing music, and taking photos with tourists. The first trolls arrived in Mount Horeb in 1976 when the owners of Open House, a local Scandinavian gift shop, imported them from Norway and placed them on the store’s lawn. There are approximately 23 trolls scattered thru the village and this Lab will take you to 5.
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