Decorah

Travel Guide

Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Explore the roads less traveled. #takeahike
This national Norwegian-American museum displays over 24,000 artifacts, the most extensive collection of its kind in the world. The Vesterheim highlights American immigration from Norway and Norwegian culture.
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

Where to stay in Decorah

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Downtown Decorah

If you're spending some time in Downtown Decorah, Agora and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
The price is €132 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€132
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (867 reviews)
It was all great

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Winneshiek
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

3.5 out of 5
2042 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
Fully refundable
The price is €105 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€105
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews)
clean and friendly, great location

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is €60 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€60
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

Decorah IA
Stay at this apartment in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Amundsons Clothing and Agora are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Great little downtown apartment. Good location for walking around downtown. A little tricky to find the parking, but a good parking spot, fit my large SUV well. The apartment was a little dirty, AC/heat vents looked moldy, windows and mirrors dirty, shower curtain and soap/shampoo dispensers haven't ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.
Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College

Decorah IA
Stay at this holiday home in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Silvercrest Golf Club and Chattahoochie County Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Helpful and friendly host. Nice house, quiet neighborhood. Easy access to town and nearby hiking trails. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Farmhouse Within City Limits & Close to Luther College
Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown

Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown

Decorah IA
Stay at this holiday home in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Chattahoochie County Park and Silvercrest Golf ...
Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Luther College during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Luther College
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

Dunnings Spring Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dunnings Spring Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Dunnings Spring Park
Sign to entrance of main building of the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum on the town main street in Iowa

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
The Ice Cave is located at the top of a stone stairway and tucked within the rocky hillside. Bring a flashlight and explore! Most of the cave is now closed so only a few caverns remain, but the trek is still worth it! #localgem

Ice Cave Hill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ice Cave Hill Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Ice Cave Hill Park

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

You can take time to visit Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. during your travels to Decorah. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum during your trip to Decorah. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Panorama of Mississippi River viewed from the bluffs at Effigy Mounds National Monument on a bright summer day

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