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3 steps to begin your Northwest Trolls adventure

1. Create an account

Create a free account at Geocaching.com or through the Geocaching® app.

2. Choose a troll to visit


Scroll down and use the link below a troll to open the geocache listing in your Geocaching app.

Go outside and use the app to navigate there!

3. Share your experience

When you reach the troll, complete the Virtual logging requirements found in the cache description, then share your experience online.

Check your map for other cache types. There may be some near the trolls!

The Northwest Troll Virtual geocaches were created in partnership with Geocaching HQ to highlight a public art exhibit presented by Scan Design Foundation. The exhibit features six trolls designed by Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo with support from his team of master builders and scores of volunteers.

Each Troll also includes a 10-Location Adventure.

GCAJFE8 - Ole Bolle
Portland, Oregon

GCAJFEH - Jakob Two Trees
Issaquah, Washington

This whimsical troll sculpture is named Pia the Peacekeeper and was built by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in August 2023. She resides on Bainbridge Island, Washington

GCAJFEN - Pia the Peacekeeper
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Frankie Feetsplinters resides outside the National Nordic Museum located in the Ballard neighbor of Seattle, Washington.

GCAJFEK - Frankie Feetsplinters
Seattle, Washington (Ballard)

GCAJFEF - Bruun Idun
Seattle, Washington

This whimsical troll sculpture is named Oscar the Bird King and was built by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo in September 2023. He resides on Vashon Island, Washington

GCAJFEB - Oscar the Bird King
Vashon Island, Washington

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FAQs

  • Unlike traditional geocaches, Virtual Caches do not have a physical container. Instead, they focus on the discovery of a location – in this case, the six Northwest Trolls.

    To claim the “find,” players attach a photo of themselves or a personal item with the troll to their digital log in-app or on Geocaching.com.

    Click here to learn about different types of geocaches.

  • This ambitious public art project is presented by Scan Design Foundation, whose mission is to support Danish-American relations with a focus on environmental sustainability.

    NWTrolls: Way of the Bird King features six giant hand-built troll sculptures by Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo. The publicly-accessible sculptures will be located around the Pacific Northwest where each whimsical troll sculpture is part of an underlying environmental story. The project celebrates the human experience of art by amplifying the connections of cultural heritage between Coast Salish tribal communities and Scandinavian traditions.

    Thanks to funding partners and host site partners, there is no admission fee to visit any of the trolls.

    Learn more and join the conversation on social using #nwtrolls

  • By virtue of the recycled materials, the Northwest Trolls are intended to be a temporary installation for the public to enjoy for several years. The artist intends the trolls to age naturally. Site hosts will perform basic maintenance and repairs to keep each troll safe and in good shape for as long as possible.

    In Nordic mythology and folklore, trolls are known to be fierce protectors of nature. Please help us keep the Northwest Trolls healthy by treating them and their surroundings with care.

An important note: your efforts in troll-hunting should prioritize maintaining the peaceful and recreational atmosphere of each Troll's location.

Please help us watch over the wetland, trail & open spaces you visit to ensure that the Northwest Trolls and the land they sit on are preserved 🌏

Join the conversation on social media using #nwtrolls