A fun experience, a bit off the beaten path in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. We ventured from downtown to check out the troll. Very easy access via a city bus route. After a short stroll down a well-designed dirt path, we found the giant troll. The troll is great for photos and has a sign that describes the history of the troll. My kids enjoyed climbing around the area, too. Facing the opposite direction from the troll is a very cool bridge that creates some awesome cathedral-like architecture. There is lots to do in Fremont, and even though the troll is kind of a one-and-done deal, it's worth checking out simply to explore the rest of the neighborhood and awesome surrounding businesses. Enjoy your troll hunt! read more

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A visit to the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge is a fun and quirky Seattle stop. Sculpted in 1990 by four artists after a competition launched by the Fremont Arts Council to help combat the garbage and clutter that had been collecting under bridges, the troll has become one of the city's most iconic public art pieces. It's a great destination to bring out-of-town visitors--like me--to check out another troll! As a fan of the whimsical trolls created by Thomas Dambo, this was a must-see. Street parking is available nearby, making it an easy stop while exploring the neighborhood. I'd personally recommend not climbing on the troll due to safety concerns, although many people were doing so when we visited. Either way, it's a unique photo opportunity and a classic Seattle experience. read more

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Sightseeing in Seattle, Washington... Located under the Aurora Avenue bridge, The Fremont Troll, is one of many scattered throughout the city. However, this particular Troll had a purpose and was an entry in a contest... to improve the city in an artsy way! My friend, Jessica P., pointed out in her review that The Fremont Troll has a VW bug in its left hand! I didn't notice! Also - one of her photos shows a person on the shoulder of the Troll, demonstrating how gigantic it is! Well, it was kinda spooky for my plushies (Cony and Brown) and me. We were by ourselves, so we took a few photos and hopped away! read more

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This giant troll statue under the bridge is such a fun and unique attraction! Totally worth a quick stop if you're in the area. The concept is quirky and creative, and the troll itself is super photogenic (and bigger than you'd expect!). The surrounding area has cute, troll-themed touches, adding to the charm. There's nearby street parking, and the bridge itself makes for some great photo ops -- both with the troll and the structure. It's one of those local landmarks that's just fun to experience in person. Whether you're into public art, random roadside attractions, or just want something cool for your IG feed, this spot delivers! read more

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Came here and glad that there was parking on a Friday morning. It was nice to have stairs so that you could easily climb onto the troll statue. I just wish that there was a street lamp of some sort because scary if driving at nighttime and u see troll eye lol read more

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Interesting art installation beneath a bridge in a random neighborhood. So iconic you just have to see it to believe it lol We went on a Saturday morning and it was pretty empty I managed to snap a pic of myself without anyone in the shot. Plenty of parking under the bridge across from the troll. read more

This sculpture has been a prominent thing-to-do when at the Emerald City. It's quite concealed for such a colossal artwork located under a highway structure. Parking can be challenging when a lot of tourists converge. Be respectful of the residents in the area is pretty much basic etiquette when visiting this monstrosity. This concrete, steel and wire ogre has been haunting the Aurora (or officially the George Washington Memorial) bridge since 1990. It's image of a giant crushing a VW Beetle with its left hand has been countlessly immortalized through photos and accounts. One tip for a good photo is NOT to be standing on it's shoulders if you want facial recognition next to a behemoth. Also be wary of other people waiting in line for pics. read more

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The Fremont Troll--when in Seattle this is one of those quintessential Seattle things to do. Roll up in your vehicle of choice, (unless you're staying nearby and can stroll over by foot,) to a nearby curb, park and walk over to the Aurora Bridge underpass. Here you can wave hi to this giant troll who's ready to grab a few wandering Billy goats or erhm ...a few VW Beetles in this case. This giant fella is located on North 36th Street, Troll Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, directly between to Troll's Knoll Park to its west, Troll's Knoll Forest Arch and Moss Turtle Garden to the east. From the part scowl on its face, it seems to be in a mood so good to approach gingerly and avoid sudden movements (that can sometimes aggravate trolls, since they're not the most agile of creatures ;) That being said it's pretty acclimated to taking photos with human passerby, plenty of pics posted online with company. As a homebody, it spends its days waiting for people to come visit, so you can be its next guest! read more

Built in 1990. The Troll is a piece of art that was transformed from a vacant space located underneath the Aurora Bridge also known as the George Washington Memorial bridge. It measures 18 feet high. The idea came from a Norwegian fairy tale (3 Billy Goats Gruff). Where the goats must cross the bridge with a fearsome troll. My family and I visited here in 2018. Parking can be a challenge. read more

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Classic Seattle Landmark [Seattle CA] When we arrived at the bridge to get a photo op, once again, we were not alone. We saw kids (and even adults) climbing on its head and shoulders for photos LoL! it's a Seattle icon, just like the Space Needle, except the Fremont Troll is free to visit. The sculpture is made of concrete. Quite impressive! This friendly troll resides under the Aurora Bridge in the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle. If you look closely its left hand is crushing a life-size Volkswagon Beetle. Fun fact: The car was a real VW Beetle that was entirely covered in concrete. Neat!! Parking can be a bit challenging in this area because it is located in a neighborhood. We found parking in front of a house and walked up to the bridge. Don't forget to check out this recognizable Seattle landmark when in town. Review #3618 read more

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So much fun and worth the effort to check out. We went after 6pm and there was only a handful of people around, so taking photos wasn't too bad. Street parking was easy and if you have time and are interested, the Vladimir Lenin statue is only a short 5 min walk from the Troll. read more

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The Freemont Troll is simply a quick visit to see a HUGE troll underneath a bridge and to capture a cool memory. There is plenty of street parking in close proximity. I would recommend going in the evening as there wasn't many people there, making for the perfect pictures. read more

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+ Fascinating attraction! A must-visit for all tourists. I like the artistic design of the troll, particularly the hair covering half the face and the Volkswagen covered by his left hand. + Finding parking was pretty quick and easy. + Free visit, free parking. - No restrooms or water. - Crowded spot. You'll have to wait a bit to take your photo, since lots of frolicking kids like to run around the troll too. + Safe ambience. . Clever photo op: bring a big magical wand and shove it up the troll's nose. Wingardium leviosa! read more

When looking up sites to see before our late night flight we came across this suggestion. So we decided to come check it out. There is plenty of street parking available. Since he is a popular attraction it can get a little difficult to find parking so just be patient you will find something. We were able to find parking about a block away so we were happy. Once you get there, there will obviously be tons of people taking pictures but just wait your turn and you will be able to get some cool pictures. Kids climb all over him so if you want a picture with no one on him you may need to wait a while. We were able to get some really cool pictures and honestly he is pretty cool to look at. Its really is some amazing art. Once you get your pictures there is a nice little garden called Troll Knoll Forest to explore right next to the Troll. In total we probably spent about 15 minutes here. Its pretty quick little trip but it was really nice to explore. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if you have extra time to spare I would recommend coming here. read more

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Fun thing to see... there is a community garden nearby. Young and old will enjoy. Easy to walk to. Parking not easy. read more

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Best tourist attraction in the Fremont neighborhood is literally under a bridge. It has come to be one of Seattle's most popular spots for photos. The Fremont Troll is located under the George Washington Memorial Bridge at N. 36th Street. Mostly this is a residential area. You can find a few nearby bars and restaurants that even have troll memorabilia and themes. An interesting history. It was created in 1990 as a collaboration of a few local artists and sculptors. They were Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead. A lot of details went into the making of it. This is made of concrete, steel rebar, and wire. Most interesting is that the Troll is holding an actual Volkswagen Beetle. The street above it was later renamed Troll Avenue in honor of its most famous resident. A lot of appearances by the troll in media. This is in a scene of 10 Things I Hate About You, and is in the video game Life Is Strange. Cool thing to check out in a hipster area. It's been renovated around here a few times, and it always seems like there's construction and stuff going on. This is a popular spot for tourists to take selfies or whatever. read more

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A fun and unique place. There's a troll under the bridge. There isn't anything else to see. Parking is street parking. read more

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Cool, fun thing to look at if you are in the area. Fun giant statue of a troll under a bridge. It looked very well maintained and cleaned up since the last time I was here. I don't remember stairs. Fun, quirky photo opp. read more

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They see him trollin'... I feel there should be a trio of billy goat statues somewhere on the bridge above to complete the scene, but even without them, the Fremont Troll is a quirky little distraction worth a quick stop, for adventurous types always on the lookout for the unusual and unique. Wouldn't be out of place in Portland, Austin, or any other city that, like Seattle, embraces its eccentricities. He's big, he's dirty, he's climbable...and he's a must stop for fans of the TV miniseries "Once Upon A Time", the movie "10 Things I Hate About You", and the video game "Life is Strange", as he has appeared in all three. read more

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A great sighseeing destination if you're into seeing something imaginative and unique in the area! I really like that they have a story to accompany the structure as well - a troll trapped under the bridge! It's a big troll! It's got unique detail etched into it if you can catch it, as well as troll designed walk ways that make for fun viewing and exploring even around. I recommend checking it out if you're nearby! read more

Paid this troll under the bridge a visit and then visited the Trolls Knoll Forest and poured water on the Mossy Turtle and made a wish. We found street parking pretty easy. The troll is free to visit you just have to compete with lots of people to get a photo and wait your turn. We had fun just messin around and laughing. This is tucked between a residential area so be considerate. I would recommend you come here if you're looking to explore or kill time. read more

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Fun sightseeing spot. Parking is a bit limited but you can get lucky in the residential area. The troll is large in person. read more

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Very very cool! It was a little difficult to find parking but once we snagged one, we were able to take lots of pictures and even walked the little troll path! read more

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Such a unique art sculpture in the city. If is impressive when you get up close. There is a bus stop right by the street. Standing by the troll, if you look at the underneath of the highways, the archways looks like a church! read more

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I'm a sucker for fun, random things/sculptures. Haha This was on many lists of "things to do in Seattle" when I researched so of course I had to add it onto mine. Fun fact: that is a real VW bus in his hand. read more

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A literal troll under a bridge, that's what he is. A public sculpture of a troll in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle draws many visitors, and we were two of them on our last visit to the fair city. Our friends told us about him so we had to go. 18 feet and made of concrete, the Troll was "constructed in 1990 after winning a Fremont Arts Council competition for designs to improve the freeway underpass, which then was a dumping ground" (atlasobscura.com). If you're a fan of cool public art like I am, you can find him under the Aurora Bridge in Seattle. read more

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I found it a bit out of the way from downtown but so happy we made the trip over to see it. We combine our trip over to Gas Works Park with a stop at the Fremont Troll. So much fun to see and check out the surrounding garden. In my opinion, well worth the a visit and absolutely something to see. The Fremont Troll is located in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle at North 36th Street, Troll Ave N, under the Aurora Avenue Bridge. It is breathtaking and something to see. All visitors were courteous of other taking pictures aside from a few over zealous kids with the occasional photo bombs but all in all very friendly environment. It is something to see with the captivating eyes and details but then realizing that is an actual old school Volkswagen Bug (Beatle) the troll is holding onto makes it even more spectacular. read more

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I stopped to check out the troll. It was neat to see. The day I went was not busy. I went close in the evening. The troll is larger than I thought it would be.There was only a group of three others there taking pictures. Parking was a bit difficult to find. Make sure you read the signs in the areas that you park. Overall, it is definitely a must to see if you're in Seattle! read more

Cool statue under the bridge, easy to find and there is plenty of street parking nearby. It's free of charge plus there is also a cool turtle statue nearby. It's usually never crowded. Would recommend stopping by this place if you are nearby, not a must do tho. read more

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We love the Fremont troll! He was our inspiration into the troll world. We have now visited the troll bridge inPDX and several of Thomas Dambos trolls ( 3 are nearby on the islands) after you take some amazing pictures look him up and continue your troll adventures. read more

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Street art at its finest I don't know anything about it, other than it exists and was a must see on the list of things to do. Parking is hard or procure, so be patient and understanding do not run over the pedestrians that will invariably cross your path. Take some time and explore the fairy forest too. read more

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This attraction doesn't require tickets, you can simply drive by slowly and capture a picture. It is a hidden gem of an attraction, quite quirky and intriguing. It's a unique and intriguing spot, and luckily, not too crowded. read more

A VERY quick visit. Definitely not an attraction, just a sculpture, but I thought it was so unique. Nice to see and entertaining. A little hard to find parking, have to find alongside the street nearby. read more

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Parking is a little tricky but available on nearby streets. There is a line and people take turn to post and to take pictures. Kids were having a jolly time climbing and jumping. Walking distance to nearby brewery and the waterfront. read more

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Very super urban troll. I really like the ones at the park more. But this area had a troll garden in the back. So that was nice too.

The Fremont troll is a Seattle icon! Definitely check it out if you are in the area. Fun photo opportunity. read more

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So looking at the picture, Fremont Troll changes once in awhile. The Troll eye used to have the hubcap but that is now gone. The car used to be painted red but now it is color less. The purpose of the troll is to stop people homeless from living under the bridge and to bring the community together and it worked very well. It is now an attraction site. This is pretty cool. Great for photo taking for sure. read more

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It's an ugly troll that lives under the bridge. Quite a sight to behold. If you're into weird tourist attractions, this is worth a visit in Seattle. read more

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Fremont troll Beautiful sculpture Very busy Hard to take pictures at times Totally recommend for a tourist read more

Coming to visit Seattle for the first time, I knew I had to visit this spot. It's not a spot to stay long at but rather a quick pit stop under the bridge to take some photos. You know, to have proof that you've been there. I came on a random weekday during the afternoon and there weren't a ton of people around but definitely still enough people where everyone's waiting for each other to finish taking pictures with the Troll. The wait to take a picture isn't long and there's even a small trail on the right to walk through, although I wouldn't walk to far up since there were some tents set up towards the end of the trail. Cool sculpture to stop at when in Seattle. It's a bit out of the way since it's not in downtown, not that there's any space for a huge Troll in downtown, but there's plenty of things to check out in Fremont so it's worth the trip! read more

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