The last giant troll in PNW , Ole Bolle

Meet SW Portland's giant troll, Ole Bolle

Details: Ole Bolle — located in a wooded area on the campus of Nordic Northwest — is a creation of Danish artist Thomas Dambo, who has crafted troll sculptures around the world.

The 19-foot sculpture in southwest Portland is one of six constructed in the Pacific Northwest.

Ole Bolle is kneeling, peeking into a small red house, supposedly looking for cookies (though when I sent these pics to friends and family they assumed more hostile intent from Ole).

The troll was constructed with recycled wood and other materials and will be on-site for at least three years.

😊Know before you go😊

👉🏻It is free to see the giant troll. Donations are welcome.

Look for parking on Nordic Northwest’s campus in front of Nordia House and in the overflow lot to its right.

👉🏻You can visit the troll anytime during daylight hours.

👉🏻You won’t be able to see the troll from the road or the

parking lot.

👉🏻Look for signs for the Troll Path from Nordia House. The paths are wide, flat, and even unpaved trails.

👉🏻The walk is not long, less than the length of a city block, and there are places to sit once you get there.

There are public restrooms in Nordia House.

👉🏻The troll will stay in place for at least three years after its installation in 2023.

Address: 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223

Nordic Northwest is in southwest Portland near Washington Square Mall. It’s about 20 minutes away from downtown. Parking is free.

The 45 bus line stops across the street from Nordic Northwest. The 76 and 78 bus lines have a stop about 0.5 miles away.

Enjoy your visit with Portland’s giant troll!

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