About This Location
Lurking beneath the Aurora Bridge in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, you'll find a larger-than-life sculpture, the Fremont Troll. Constructed from steel-reinforced concrete in 1990, this 18-foot troll appears to be emerging from the ground with one giant hand wrapped around an actual Volkswagen Beetle.
The idea for the troll came from a community contest with the goal of bringing new life to the area under the bridge. A team of local artists, made up of Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead, designed the troll. The group found their inspiration rooted in Scandinavian folklore, where trolls typically live under bridges. The design was a perfect fit for Fremont's eclectic vibe and it quickly became a hit with locals. It has even been seen in several television shows and movies.
The Fremont Troll draws thousands of visitors each year who come to interact with it and take photos. Many admire the way it brings together community spirit, urban revitalization, and adds a touch of myth and magic in the city.
Geocache Information
This cache will take you to the Fremont Troll. Since this is a Virtual Cache, there is no container. To claim your find, simply take a photo of yourself, or a personal item, with the troll visible in the background, and attach this photo to your log on the cache page. Logs that do not include a photo will be deleted. In the spirt of the cache, please only use recent photos taken after this Virtual was published.
To get the code word for the passport, fill in the blank from the blue informational sign to the left of the troll: "In days of ____"
Remember to record the code word from this cache in your GeoTour Passport!
About the HQ GeoTour 2.0
Welcome to Fremont, the bustling neighborhood of Seattle that Geocaching HQ proudly calls home. Fremont has been crowned the Center of the Known Universe, and we like to think of it as a hub in the geocaching universe as well!
There is something curious about Fremont. If you’re here long enough, you might start to feel an unusual gravitational pull. Like an urge to return time and again, as if you’re caught in a cosmic loop. It’s a phenomenon described by Fremont Scientists, who, after some “research” at a local pub in 1991, declared that the intersection of N Fremont Ave and 35th St N was the true Center of the Universe. Their findings, while a bit wobbly, were backed up by the claim that it couldn’t be proven or disproven. These scientists convinced the Metropolitan King County Council to officially proclaim Fremont the Center of the Known Universe.
So, get ready for an adventure through Fremont with the HQ GeoTour. This neighborhood is full of unique spots and hidden gems. From eclectic art installations to local treasures, each cache location tells a story of this unforgettable area. Join us as we explore what makes Fremont a playground for geocachers and cosmic adventurers alike!
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Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.