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A Seattle must visit! Such a cool and large statue to admire. Not as busy earlier in the day on weekdays. Fun!
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!
What a magnificent troll. Cryptid culture is amazing! The sheer size and scale of this thing is phenomenal. You'll have to get lucky and snag some street parking since it's somewhat of a busy spot during the day, with a lot of tourists lining up.
When you visit the freemont troll, be sure to walk through the turtle garden while you're at it! The walk from here to Gasworks Park is also very nice!
Parking is crazy here, it's only street parking in a residential area. We were able to take a picture and head our way. It's maybe a good rest stop if you hiking, biking, or walking but driving it's quick in and out.
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!
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!
Fun little stop and cute little things to see while walking around the area. So glad we stoped!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
This is yet another fun and free Seattle landmark that I wasn't going to feel satisfied without visiting. After leaving Have a Heart, we popped some edibles and walked to the troll. The troll was under the bridge and it was a chill spot where it smelled completely of weed. Yay, Seattle! People were hanging out in front of the troll, but we were still able to take a selfie in front of the troll. Be sure to stop here in Seattle! read more
I love doing the touristy stuff when I'm exploring new cities and this is definitely one of the stops every tourist needs to hunt down and find when visiting Seattle. The Fremont Street troll under the Aurora Bridge is giant, and you can climb on it, and it's very picture-worthy. Take some pictures, act like a tourist, or just come check it out. No matter what, it's a pretty cool site. read more
10 years ago
Looking for a great photo opportunity... look no further! The Fremont Troll is a public sculpture in the Fremont neighborhood sitting right under the Aurora Bridge that is about to devour a Volkswagen Beetle. Access: Fairly easy to find be prepared for a climb; wear comfortable shoes that you wont mind getting pretty dusty. Lucky for us there was not a crowd and didn't have to wait to climb all over the dusty troll. Warning: be extremely careful as the surface is really smooth ( I do not recommend trying to climb the back of the trolls head to sit on it ). There is a donation box next to the troll! To help with the up keep. Donations keep fun things like this around, so donate. Overall: Dope! Super easy, quick! And downtown Fremont has all sorts of neat shops and eateries just essentially a block away read more
4 years ago
What an unusual attraction.... My friend actually found this place online while we were hanging out at Mislead & Co. since it was a few walks down we've decided to check it out. We actually ended up parking at a small lot where the coffee place was located so we didn't have to worry about driving on the narrow streets of Troll Ave. There wasn't much people around when we got here so it was perfect timing for my friend to take photos of it's surroundings. We probably spent about 20 minutes here since he took some photos of me just standing in the middle of the street, next to the troll and I also took photos of him too. Lol. Nothing much else around the area but this and Mislead & Co. Coffee but pretty cool sight to see. read more
I've wanted to come here since I first saw a picture and it finally happened! It was a really cool place to take a picture. Had to wait in line since there was a couple of people taking pictures, but not much. This was around 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. I wanted to climb up but realized it was made from plaster and doubted how structurally sound it would be. The most frustrating part was getting to this place. We first past it because we were over the bridge and had to come back and work our way down. Of course it was super traffic. Ended up parking about 2 blocks down the hill because the Map app said so, but it was super off! I suggest looking up the church near this bridge, it would be so much more accurate getting there! There were a couple of parking spots around the bridge, but saw it after paying for a spot. Been there, done that. TROLLy glad I got to see it though. read more
Under the bridge of the 99 freeway, unsuspectingly lies a gruesomely giant troll. I had to take like 4 buses to get here, thankfully it was in walking distance from Paseo, so definitely go to both together. Google map lied to us! This was not on Fremont ave or place, but is in fact, as yelp says, on 36th st near Linden. One side of the troll looks eroded/disfigured. He's holding, a what? a car? This bridge alone is quite a sight, stretches across the waterfront. Fortunately it did not reek like many reviews suggested. A sandy ground since the troll is not an easy climb! I don't know how kids climb up, seems rather dangerous I must say. *** Tip: Go to Paseo, it's close. Definitely climb on it Favourites: They cleaned it up. Do not want: I'm scared for the kids climbing all over it! Not much to do around the area, a little out of the way. Last words: Huge and ugly! read more
We spent an enjoyable afternoon in Fremont. This was one of our stops. For those who haven't been, this is a large troll made of cement underneath a bridge. We would have stopped here even if it wasn't part of a geocaching tour we were doing. Since it was, we had double the fun. We enjoy being taken to fun and funky out of the way places. Fremont has it's share and this troll is a fine example. Why 4 stars? I would have been disappointed to leave without a picture. Pretty sure that makes us fans. Now we have some and I imagine they'll bring back memories and therefore, smiles, for years. read more
6 years ago
This is a Iconic place to visit if you're in the seattle area. I would recommend to stop by and take a picture with the troll read more
10 years ago
This is a fun stop with a lot of other things to do in the area. The Troll is fun, you can climb on it and get your picture taken. If you are in Seattle, particularly with kids, pay The Fremont Troll a visit. Fremont calls itself " "The Center of the Universe" and one of the unique things here is the troll who lives under the Aurora Avenue Bridge. His left hand clutches a real VW beetle. Great photo op. You kind of feel like a kid when you are here because you want to climb all over it, especially the top of the troll. Be careful though, there's a lot of loose sand all over the statue and you don't want to fall off the top, it's pretty high. The eye of the troll is kind of scary, but the whole thing is just great. So creative to make it right under the bridge! I also love the VW bug he has in his left hand. Seriously such a cool little landmark. read more
![Fremont Troll - Getting in my shot! [Photo bombers] :| - Public Art Near Me - Seattle, Washington](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/1d69ozMEtThyPi-CTbO4_Q/348s.jpg "Fremont Troll - Getting in my shot! [Photo bombers] :| - Public Art Near Me - Seattle, Washington")
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It's a troll underneath a bridge and you don't even have to pay a troll toll to see it. Like the gum wall in Pike Place, if quirky is your thing, then you owe it to yourself to visit the Fremont Troll. Who doesn't like a little local flavor? He's even holding a Volkswagen Beetle! (I heard it has California license plates. Does Seattle hate Californians as much as Austin does? Everybody knows Californians are only good for two things - not staying in their own damn state and raising rent prices for everybody else. Just kidding, California; you're just a convenient scape goat.) You can climb on top of his head or pick his nose, if you like. Where else can you do that? After taking your pictures, you can walk the short distance to Fremont Brewing or just check out the shops in Fremont. You know, make a whole little adventure out of it. Bring your kids, bring your spouse, bring your parents - bring everyone! There are no age limits on imagination. Even though there is not a troll toll, there is a troll donation box. Drop a little change or a few dollar bills in there, if you can, to ensure that everyone gets a chance to experience this. After all, you never forget your first troll. read more
11 years ago
It worth seeing. It's a great example of how Seattle can incorporate art into the daily life. It's a great photo opportunity. There is some street parking but can get crowded. It's easier to go in off times and rainy days. If you go really early you will have less people in your picture with the troll! Nerdy pro: he is under an amazing example of trusses aka a beautiful bridge. From an engineering perspective I love the bridge view in the other direction of the troll. read more
Either the Fremont troll is either really emo (with the hair combed to one side over one eye) or really a hero (eyepatch to indicate a minor loss of sight in an epic battle for power). Regardless, he's always givin' side-eye to all the passersby. I had seen the troll briefly on a Ride the Ducks tour and thought I'd never come back to the area to get a closer look. My curiosities got the best of me and I decided to check out this attraction of many in the Fremont area. I noticed that everyone experiences the troll so uniquely, which really is the intriguing part. Some stand simply in front of the troll as to not get gobbled up and snap a selfish selfie. Others violate the troll's humble abode, similar to that of other trolls of his clan (see Shrek circa 2001), by throwing trash and used coffee cups all around. Others get up close and personal and climb in and around practically every crevice of the troll's body, forcing the troll to decide between personal space or to be a humble social host all the while thinking about who will be next for dinner. Regardless of how you experience the troll, you're pretty much bound to have fun per the decree and bi-laws of title 206 section 253 subsection 425 of the troll moral code. Put your apprehensions to the side and just get in there and give the big troll a hug or lay down on his big arms. You will have a great time at the Fremont Troll but be mindful of your time as when darkness comes, his belly may start to rumble and you may or may not be guaranteed safe passage to your final destination....which might just be..... in his stomach. read more
8 years ago
My family & I love unique, bizarre, obscure & fun attractions. Whenever we are visiting a new city, we always check out Atlas Obscura to find crazy little places to see & visit ... like the Fremont Troll! My kids (ages 13 & 14) loved it. It's a quick stop in a residential area under a bridge. We went later in the day so we found parking fairly easy. There were only a few other people there so we took turns taking each other's picture. There was a handmade sign that was left in memory of Chris Cornell. Whoever did that ... THANK YOU! We loved & appreciated it. I did notice it looked like someone had tried to break into the donation box and that is very sad. :( read more
An iconic sight in Seattle / Fremont district. It's one of the must see's and do's while in Seattle and its vicinity. It's made of concrete by local artists in the 1990's and a fixture in the tourist sphere for many years. After hanging out in Akili beach, I didn't know what else to see in Seattle, so a friend of mine recommended the Fremont Troll. It was easy to get there, although you are basically in residential areas. Best bet would be to go during the day, so you don't infringe on local resident's right to parking on the street. The parking situation was tight as it was, but I managed to find a space. Just didn't stay there for too long, otherwise ticketing or towing would ensue. To ensure that you have a fun time visiting the Fremont Troll, best thing to do is to go during lunch time, just to get unobstructed views of the Troll and not have anyone in your photos or selfies. The history of the troll is pretty neat, derived from the story tale "Three Billy goats gruff" and the troll who lived under the bridge. The Fremont troll was designed by local artists who wanted to revitalize the area, that was previously wrought with nefarious activities. The entire experience took me at most 20 minutes, trying to get a good viewing spot for my photo opportunities and a glimpse into how great art happens. I enjoyed myself here to see this magnificent sculpture troll clutching a VW beetle with California license plates. The Fremont Troll is located under the George Washington memorial bridge in the Fremont district of Seattle, Washington at N 36th Street and Troll Avenue. The troll itself was a masterpiece that stood tall and looked at you with an agitated expense that would probably scare you if you let it. As aforementioned before, the parking here is street parking and Free, although, it's quite limited and you definitely need to come during the day. There is no admission fee to see the Fremont troll, so that's also a big plus. Only your time and energy to swing by here will be enough to suffice. No cash here, so do yourself a favor an come marvel at this sculpture and see how amazing it is. For myself, the Fremont troll was a nice escape from the downtown landscape of Seattle. It was in a nice suburban area, where anyone and everyone who wanted to see the troll could do so. Just be mindful of the local residents here and not infringe on their space. It's great that they have the Fremont troll here and is one of Seattle's best kept secrets and top rated attraction. Make time to come here and you will not be disappointed. I mean, how could you not turn down free? I didn't. ;) 4.5 stars, solid! Support local! B+ read more
I'm giving the troll five stars! What is not to love... He sits under a bridge, asks for nothing, and entertains us all! This is a fun spot to bring people from out of town or stop by if you've never been before. Picture worthy and a different experience altogether. Not many life-size trolls around to brag about. Take that Portland! read more
10 years ago
The biggest troll yet - the Fremont troll & absolutely recommend come here. It literally takes 5-10 minutes to snap & go. Of course take a minute or two to appreciate the art of the troll himself. Parking is free, just find residential parking around the troll - we came around 10:00am and there were a lot of spots available. And because it takes only 5 mins to get this done, people leave pretty quick. This is another IG & SC worthy place. Apparently they also put a Santa Claus hat on him during the Christmas season. So if you're around the area during that time, more of a reason to see him! I climbed & sat on top of his hand. If you do the same, please be careful. I had my BF help me up & I wore Nike's & felt like I was about to slip off. The dirt is the musty slippery type so be cautious. Other than that, take a few minutes out of your day & come here! :) read more
The Fremont Troll is essentially a colossal concrete statue under the George Washington Memorial Bridge. Such a random, yet interesting sculpture. It's definitely different from anything I've ever seen before. Inspect closely and you'll notice under the sand and dirt, this troll is clutching an actual Volkswagen Beetle, and its eye is made from a hubcap! OK, so you're thinking, uhhh it's just a statue...what's so great about it? Well, you can make this as fun and exciting as you want! You can clamber on him and pose for photos. If you're feeling extra adventurous, climb to the top of its head! Now that is one awesome photo op. Grab a friend and you will definitely have some social media worthy snaps. I wouldn't spend too much time here but the Fremont Troll is a cool spot to check out in Seattle. There are a lot of tourists but it's not overwhelming so you can definitely take some pictures of the troll by itself. Street parking is sparse but doable. I would suggest visiting the Troll and then venturing into the Fremont neighborhood for some snacks or lunch. read more
The Troll is very cool. He has lived there on Troll Ave since 1990, here's a bit of history if you are curious: The piece was the winner of a competition sponsored by the Fremont Arts Council in 1990, in part with the goal of rehabilitating the area under the bridge which was becoming a dumping ground and haven for drug dealers. It was built later that same year. The idea of a troll living under a bridge is derived from the Scandinavian folk tale "Three Billy Goats Gruff." Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremont_Troll. I walk by the Troll several times a day, and smile. He seems to be keeping watch, isn't scary, but he is a big guy! Definitely not one to be messed with. Generally friendly, if naughty people try to mess with him, there's trouble - just look what happened to the VW in his left hand! People say I'm the Troll's wife, and I'm proud to be. If I wake up to him and go to sleep to him, I guess it's true! Tonight, I'm gonna have Apple Pie on his lap. Well, his arm, cuz he doesn't really have a lap. If you've never visited the Troll, put it on your to do list and DO IT! He'll smile and his eyes will twinkle when he sees your face. He loves having his picture taken, too. read more
Troll #1: The Fremont Troll Once upon a time... ...and after the epic battle, the troll was forever turned to stone. -The End- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/eIC_qDsq_YVFjZUyNibNag?select=wqvXgNohha_gt2Ady1lD6Q If you're in Seattle, the troll is a cooler stop than the lame Space Needle. read more
11 years ago
Coming from Fremont, CA, you bet I'd be a fan of the Fremont Troll aka The Troll aka the Troll Under the Bridge. Located under the Aurora Bridge, this huge troll is chilling there with a Beetle under one of his hands. Apparently, the license plate is from California! Looks can be deceiving though. We saw a ton of little kids running around on top of the structure, so we figured we could climb half way up for our picture. However, the troll is 18 feet tall and a bit hard to get on top. :X It took Tina T. and I a little longer than I expected to just got on his hand! #noobs The surrounding ground area is sandy, so wear the right shoes if you don't want to get sand on your feet! read more
3 years ago
Although the Fremont Troll is a Seattle classic, the pictures make the troll appear more spectacular than it really is. In real life, it's pretty "MEH". I suppose, if in Seattle, you should give the Fremont Troll a holler...the one time only holler though ;). Anyway, all these reviews and nobody specifically details how the heck you get to the troll. Google maps & the troll were definitely trolling with me, haha, pun intended. The "address" that google maps/yelp uses isn't helpful BECAUSE basically, it's the address for the point on the bridge ABOVE the troll. Now, that isn't very helpful now is it? My friend and I parked on N 38th St and a VERY KIND Seattleite actually went out of his way and walked us to the Troll. So Kind. He took us from N 38th St -) Fremont Way N -) a gravel road next to a bus stop that leads to the underpass. Okay, now back to what I was saying... I recommend you maybe input these intersections instead: Linden Ave N & N 36th St -OR- Winslow Pl N & N 36th St. These two intersections are a block away from the troll via the underpass....the left and right sides under the Aurora bridge to be specific. You wouldn't have to walk far if you use those streets as your "destination". If not, I would like to direct you to my pictures for a better visual. You can also get down to the troll via the Aurora Bridge. By Fremont Way N, there are two green signs with "Pedestrian Underpass" written on them on each side of the walkway on the Aurora Bridge. Basically, just walking down those stairs will lead you directly to the Fremont Troll. You're welcome. read more
At first, I thought it was going to be really cool here but it's just a sculpture under a bridge. Yeah, it was a good stop for a couple of pictures. It was really hard finding parking but everyone seems to do it illegally here so... Lol read more
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Not from around here. Is there any parking nearby?
There's usually enough street parking.
Is it safe to visit in the evening? 7-8pm summer July ? Thanks
Absolutely. This is a very safe neighborhood and it doesn't start getting dark until around 9 in the summer.
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