Juuraston

Juuraston is a municipality and village in the fictional country of Norland, located in the Northern Lowlands. It covers about 68 square kilometers and has a population of around 2,800.

The name Juuraston is derived from juurasto, Finnish for root system, reflecting the region’s dense forests and rhizomes.

Juuraston lies on rolling terrain of mixed forests, with small streams crisscrossing the landscape. The climate is temperate, with cold winters and mild summers.

The settlement developed as an agricultural community in the 18th and 19th centuries. It gained municipal autonomy in the 1860s and later expanded into forestry and light manufacturing.

The local economy relies on forestry, farming, and services, with growing emphasis on nature tourism. The Rootstock Museum and Juuraston Park are among the notable sites.

An annual Root Harvest Festival in autumn celebrates local harvests and folklore.

Juuraston is connected by regional roads; the nearest rail line and airport are in the larger city of Varenka, about 40 kilometers away.