Wisconsin has a lot of beautiful towns, but when you visit a little village in Northern Door County, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. Ephraim is a timeless destination that’s beautiful all year long, but it’s especially gorgeous during the holidays. Here’s why the village of Ephraim is, we really think, one of the most charming Christmas towns in Wisconsin.

Ephraim is a tiny village on Highway 42 with a population hovering around 350 residents.
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Ephraim was founded in 1853 as a Moravian religious community.
Simple but beautiful white buildings were constructed along the bluff during the village’s early days.
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These Wisconsin landmark buildings still stand proudly and add to the town’s historic character.
While Ephraim is often packed with visitors on summer weekends, it’s decidedly slower around the holidays.
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Because the town is so quiet, it’s safe to drive a little faster – the village actually changes the speed limit each winter! That is definitely a thing that makes Wisconsin unique!

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But even though the car traffic is slightly brisker, the village is still a tranquil place.
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It’s a town where you can slow down, relax, and enjoy the winter beauty of the Door County lakeshore.
The village delivers plenty of throwback holiday charm. In December each year,
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For example, Santa Claus arrives via a fire truck and meets his elves outside of the village hall. He then helps the village light the community tree. Then, everyone heads to a bonfire where s’mores are waiting!
If you miss Santa, you can still enjoy this Christmas town.
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Just bring someone special to Ephraim and enjoy a quiet Wisconsin holiday getaway.

 

Have you ever been to Ephraim, Wisconsin at Christmas? If so, what was your favorite part? Would you agree that it is one of the best Wisconsin Christmas towns? How do you like to spend Christmas in Wisconsin? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

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