About Fremont Troll
The Fremont Troll is a unique, iconic public sculpture that offers a quirky and fun photo opportunity for families, featuring a giant troll holding a real Volkswagen Beetle, making it a memorable stop in Seattle.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Quick family outingsPhoto sessionsVisitors looking for unique local attractionsAll ages, particularly engaging for children and teens who enjoy climbing and taking photos
Why families love it
- Giant concrete troll sculpture
- Real 50s-60s Volkswagen Beetle
- Stairs for climbing to the troll's shoulders
- Free admission
- Free to visit
- Unique photo opportunities
Insider tips
- Visit during off-peak hours for fewer crowds
- Arrive early to find parking
- Check out the nearby park for additional views
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekends or holidays when parking is more challenging
- Limited parking availability
- Difficult to find location
- Crowds
- Less crowded on weekdays, particularly Fridays
- Value
- Free entry with no tickets required, making it a cost-effective activity compared to paid attractions in the area.
- Food
- No food or drink rules mentioned, but likely not allowed due to outdoor public space
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned for special needs
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned, but general caution advised due to climbing
What parents say
"It's a giant concrete troll sculpture under the Aurora Bridge with a VW Beetle in one hand. It's been around since the 90s. They added stairs to the side of it, and it's easier to get to the trolls shoulders. On the day we went, it was clean and not too busy. Parking is street parking and can be difficult to find since it is in a neighborhood. It's good for a quick look if in the area but not worth a whole day adventure."
4 weeks ago
"This is a picture worthy attraction of a giant troll under the bridge holding a real 50s-60s Volkswagen Beetle. Don’t be shy to climb up with your friends to get some cool fun shots. Also check out the park to the right, you’ll get a cool view of the city from there."
3 months ago
"Took a Friday off to see the Fremont Troll. The scene was very interesting kinda feel like someone’s in the troll itself jk 😂 it is indeed a beautiful sculpture. One thing is that it’s limited on parking so you would have to be there at the right time. It wasn’t crowded at all so I took some pics with it. Worth to check it out when you’re in Seattle…"
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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