Wide street-level view of the Fremont Troll sculpture beneath the Aurora Bridge

Troll route

One day, six trolls, the right order.

Pick the trolls and when you leave the Fremont Troll. We order the stops for the least driving and check each park's hours against sunset.

All six Way of the Bird King trolls are free to visit. Two are on islands and need a ferry. The planner orders your stops for the least driving and flags any park you would reach after dusk.

Plan the route

Trolls to visit
Driving
3 h 9 min · 90 mi
On the ferry
1 h 50 min
Done by
2:39 PM
Sunset
6:00 PM
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  1. 9 min drive · 2.7 mi

    1Frankie Feetsplinter · Arrive 8:09 AM

    Visible any time

    Stands outside the museum and is viewable at all times (museum 10am to 5pm Tue to Sun).

    On the museum entry plaza, step-free from the sidewalk. Museum lot is paid.

  2. 30 min drive · 13.1 mi

    2Bruun Idun · Arrive 8:59 AM

    Open when you arrive

    Lincoln Park is open dawn to dusk.

    About 0.3 mi on a paved trail from lower lot #2; about 1 mi of dirt trail from the upper lot.

  3. 29 min drive · 12.5 mi · Fauntleroy to Vashon (WSF) 20 min

    3Oscar the Bird King · Arrive 10:08 AM

    Open when you arrive

    Point Robinson Park is open 8am to dusk. Vashon is reached by ferry only.

    Under 0.5 mi from the upper lot; the lower lot is closed to general traffic.

  4. 68 min drive · 35.7 mi · Fauntleroy to Vashon (WSF) 20 min

    4Jakob Two Trees · Arrive 11:56 AM

    Open when you arrive

    Open dawn to dusk.

    About 0.25 mi south on the paved Rainier Trail from the Issaquah Community Center.

  5. 35 min drive · 20.2 mi · Seattle to Bainbridge Island (WSF) 35 min

    5Pia the Peacekeeper · Arrive 1:26 PM

    No posted hours

    The official site posts no hours for Sakai Park.

    About 700 ft from the small lot (6 to 10 spaces) on Madison Ave; about 1 mile from the ferry terminal.

  6. 18 min drive · 5.9 mi · Seattle to Bainbridge Island (WSF) 35 min

    FFremont Troll · Arrive 2:39 PM

Ferry waits, fares and traffic are not included. Open this order in Google Maps

Troll tour questions

How many troll sculptures are near Seattle?

Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King has six: one each in Ballard, West Seattle, Issaquah, Vashon Island and Bainbridge Island, plus one in Portland, Oregon. The Fremont Troll (1990) is not a Dambo work, but it is an easy place to start.

Can you see all the Washington trolls in one day?

Yes, with two ferry crossings: Pia is on Bainbridge Island and Oscar is on Vashon. The planner above gives the order and timing. Ferry legs count the crossing only, so add your own time for the wait. Parks close at dusk, so start early in fall and winter.

How long does it take to get to the Bainbridge Island troll?

About 18 minutes of driving from the Fremont Troll (to Colman Dock, then from the Bainbridge terminal to Sakai Park) plus about 35 minutes on the ferry, before any wait for a sailing.

How do you get to the Vashon Island troll?

By ferry only. From the Fremont Troll it is about 52 minutes of driving via the Fauntleroy terminal plus a 20 minute crossing. Point Robinson Park is open 8am to dusk.

How far is the Issaquah troll from Seattle?

About 35 minutes and 21.6 miles from the Fremont Troll without traffic. Jakob Two Trees is about 0.25 miles along the Rainier Trail from the Issaquah Community Center.

Do you need tickets for the troll tour?

No. All six trolls are free to visit in parks and public spaces. The Bainbridge and Vashon ferries charge fares; check WSF for current fares.

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