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The Fremont Troll

Outdoor Sculpture and Public Art

Fremont, Seattle

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The Fremont Troll

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"Our troll is friendly an loves taking pictures!"(31 Tips)
"Climb up to the bridge and take the sidewalk, cool water view"(9 Tips)
"Grumpy Old Troll"(2 Tips)
"It's a fifteen feet troll eating a real VW Bug under a bridge."(2 Tips)

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Kristine GelsanoNovember 19, 2014
I doubt I'll ever see a neighborhood sculpture of a troll under a bridge again. People are pretty good about taking turns with photo ops here. Plenty of parking.
Social News NetworkDecember 2, 2013
Legend has it, this troll eats children for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A little off the beaten path in quirky Fremont, it is definitely an interesting art piece worth seeing while visiting Seattle.
James WangNovember 10, 2013
If you head south from the troll on Troll Ave, at the corner of N 35th St on the left-hand side, you'll find the 3 Billy Goats Gruff.
Charles WSeptember 21, 2018
Been here 100+ times
If you come by late at night make sure to keep quiet so you don't wake the neighbors. They are not as fun as the Troll!
Daniel TewfikJune 6, 2015
Great public art. Check out where the VW Bug is from. 🚗
_May 26, 2015
Fun landmark to see and climb. You can even do a quick drive by.
Al B.April 4, 2016
Picture spot! Hard to find but when you do, be amazed at his stature.
Brian IbarraJuly 4, 2016
Seriously such a cool little landmark
Brian IbarraMay 4, 2016
Parking is tough due to the small narrow streets but worth the visit when under the bridge
Soozie MontesinoSeptember 10, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Fewer Trollsters early mornings- more alone time with The Man....
Byanka WilliamsJanuary 21, 2019
We pulled up on the loading parking zone which is a 3 minute max. We ran out got a picture looked around than ran back to the car.
Connie ChiuOctober 1, 2017
Come early for photos! Otherwise it gets crowded af.
K12 IncJune 16, 2011
Did you know? The idea of a troll living under a bridge, preying on those who cross it comes from an old Scandinavian folk tale, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” Read more
FApril 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
This is a must see tourist spot! Our troll is friendly an loves taking pictures! Just ask nicely. ;)
Ben GutnikOctober 31, 2016
A must see in Seattle. Great picture opportunity!
Soozie MontesinoSeptember 10, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Fewer Trollsters early mornings- more alone time with the The Man....
lanamaniacJune 4, 2016
Been here 5+ times
You can climb it!
Kaede BalazsNovember 14, 2013
Fun tourist spot... Just beware that the area smells... Like urine... But for a quick pic, is fun to see!
Jack ReevesDecember 19, 2015
One of the best photo ops in the city. Bring friends!
Jason ShellhammerOctober 29, 2018
Sort of out of the way, but it’s kind of cool. Hard to get a picture without a ton of people there.
M ThurmanNovember 12, 2018
Parking is rough on nice days. Be ready to walk
Andy BacksSeptember 4, 2012
While the idea is very cool, the execution left me wanting more. If you plan on going to Fremont check it out, otherwise don't go out of your way. Negative points for the graffiti.
Karen PetersJanuary 27, 2019
Great street art. Don't go at night, though.
Buket D.May 16, 2016
Must see street artwork.
ZipcarJune 6, 2011
Ever been under the north end of the Aurora Bridge? Check it out and say hi to the 18 ft, 13,000 lb Fremont Troll. (We think he’s crushing that car to show what he thinks about car ownership.)
Tammy McCrayApril 1, 2017
Go in the evening. Less people to get a better photo!
Andrew PetersenMarch 25, 2017
Nice landmark. Pretty crowded when I was there.
Melanie LongNovember 6, 2018
Fun fact: the VW bug is white (not red like they show in “10 Things I Hate About You”)
Connie LuOctober 3, 2013
You know the troll that eats the billy goats? Well, he lives under the Fremont bridge. And he's pretty big.
Jo KresgeSeptember 6, 2013
Pretty cool to check out if you have nothing better to do. Older kids who aren't scared will love to climb up onto the troll. Not much to it, really just an attraction to see to say you saw it.
Long ChenFebruary 2, 2013
Climb up to the bridge and take the sidewalk, cool water view
Graham CastellanoJanuary 21, 2014
A must stop under this bridge for any visitor.
Denise FFebruary 16, 2016
Not so awesome as most of people picture it, but it's a thing to see if you are near.
ᴡ SantosAugust 29, 2015
One of the weirdest landmarks in Seattle
Stephen SwisherMay 30, 2015
A must-visit for all new comers
Sara SlatterySeptember 27, 2013
So cool! Definitely a must see!
Melissa ♡︎October 30, 2014
Leave an offering for the troll - it brings good luck
Jon DarveauSeptember 26, 2013
Get angry at everyone else who wont let others take pictures!
DoreenNovember 9, 2014
Pretty cool. You should check it out.
Mary LemerondSeptember 2, 2012
Hard to find parking and got a little lost. Goggle maps doesnt direct you to under the bridge.
George LeeMarch 18, 2016
Climb the troll!
Jenn PMarch 23, 2015
Fun community art
Neha DubeyMay 10, 2017
A fun place to click pics...
Melon LMarch 26, 2016
Come at night!
Kristine PSeptember 26, 2015
Must at least drive by
MC NoybzwMarch 29, 2017
Interesting stop and photo opp
BMI EliteMay 2, 2011
Yes, that's a real VW bug the troll is holding - and check out the Cali plate!
Nick GreifJune 28, 2012
It's a fifteen feet troll eating a real VW Bug under a bridge. Enough said.
Jus TineJanuary 4, 2014
It was quite creepy troll but good for pictures.
Nima TalebiJune 19, 2015
Now *that's* a superschnoz.

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