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Fremont Troll

Some may say Seattle's Fremont Troll is more whimsical than frightening, but with the 18-foot creature climbing toward you under the Aurora Bridge, you'll feel a hair-raising sensation of fear. Artist Steve Badanes sculpted the troll in 1989 and took inspiration from the Billy Go...

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Fremont Troll — Seattle, United States.

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Some may say Seattle's Fremont Troll is more whimsical than frightening, but with the 18-foot creature climbing toward you under the Aurora Bridge, you'll feel a hair-raising sensation of fear. Artist Steve Badanes sculpted the troll in 1989 and took inspiration from the Billy Goats' Gruff fairytale, which tells the story of an evil troll that torments three goats trying to cross over his bridge. Snap a pic of the beast squatting underneath the bridge, crushing a Volkswagen Beetle in his hand and you'll capture a spine-chilling image that'll scare even the bravest of souls.

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Artist Steve Badanes sculpted the Fremont Troll in 1989 as a whimsical public art installation. The sculpture was inspired by the classic fairytale 'Billy Goats' Gruff,' which features an evil troll that terrorizes goats crossing a bridge.
The Fremont Troll stands 18 feet tall and is famously depicted squatting underneath the Aurora Bridge while crushing a Volkswagen Beetle in its hand. This iconic detail makes it one of Seattle's most photographed public artworks and creates a spine-chilling visual that's perfect for memorable photos.
The Fremont Troll is located directly underneath the Aurora Bridge in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. You can easily spot the creature climbing toward you from beneath the bridge, making it a distinctive and easy-to-find landmark.
The troll's design draws inspiration from the 'Billy Goats' Gruff' fairytale, which tells the story of an evil troll that torments three goats trying to cross his bridge. This classic tale directly influenced how Badanes portrayed the creature as a menacing figure lurking beneath an actual bridge.
While some describe the Fremont Troll as whimsical, its 18-foot size and frightening pose climbing toward visitors creates a genuinely hair-raising sensation that appeals to thrill-seekers and art enthusiasts alike. It's a must-see Seattle attraction that delivers both an artistic experience and a memorable photo opportunity with the crushed Volkswagen.

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