📷 Photo by Zoshua Colah on UnsplashFremont Troll
Seattle, WA
An 18-foot concrete troll crushing a real VW Beetle under the Aurora Bridge.
The Fremont Troll in Seattle (Washington) is an 18-ft (5.5 m) concrete sculpture under the north end of the Aurora Bridge, officially the George Washington Memorial Bridge, in the Fremont neighborhood. The artwork was created in 1990 after a Fremont Arts Council competition to improve the space under the bridge, which had been used as a dumping ground. The artists Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter and Ross Whitehead shaped the troll, which weighs about 13,000 lb (5.9 t), from rebar, wire and concrete. In its hand it clutches a Volkswagen Beetle with a California license plate.
The troll is regarded as a landmark of the neighborhood, and the street under the bridge has been called Troll Avenue North since 2005. Climbing on the figure is welcome, and graffiti is cleaned off regularly. Parking is scarce: leave your vehicle a few blocks away and walk. On October 31, Fremont celebrates the troll’s birthday as “Troll-o-Ween.”
- Nearest town
- Seattle, WA
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 47.6510, -122.3473
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fremont Troll?
Fremont Troll is in Seattle, WA, at GPS 47.6510, -122.3473. It is about 20 mi from Mukilteo.
Can you camp near Fremont Troll?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fay Bainbridge, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fremont Troll?
Fremont Troll is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Olympic Peninsula by RV.
What is there to see near Fremont Troll?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pike Place Market (3 mi), Snoqualmie Falls (25 mi), Port Townsend Historic District (37 mi) and Deception Pass Bridge (54 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fremont Troll?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)