![]() □ Slippery Pig Brewery - I mention the breweries in greater detail below, but we had a flavorful flight and a tasty ‘Viking Board’ here and loved it. □ Sogno di Vino - Delicious and copious Italian fare served in a cozy, dim wine cellar-like atmosphere that’ll make you think you’re really dining in the Mediterranean! I treated myself to Dungeness crab and scallop pasta paired with a glass of white Riesling and it was excellent! Go early for sunset to snag a seat on the terrace overlooking downtown. □ Tizley’s Europub - A no-frills Bavarian-inspired pub and restaurant serving up heaping portions and a lively atmosphere. Lock in this deal on .īay View Bungalow - A fully-equipped vacation home with one bathroom, complete kitchen, and mountain views everything you need for an authentic “home away from home” getaway! Book here. Poulsbo Inn & Suites - Old-timey comfort meets convenience in this clean and simple hotel featuring modest rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, free breakfast, and a heated pool. It has modern rooms and amenities, a free breakfast, and a spacious outdoor hot tub. GuestHouse Inn & Suites - Located just 10-minutes walking from Historic Downtown Poulsbo, the GuestHouse Inn & Suites is a great choice for a family-friendly vacation in Poulsbo. Here are a few family-friendly and pet-friendly accommodation options that are close to all the action. I would recommend staying one or two nights in Poulsbo to soak up the maritime atmosphere rather than breeze through it all on a day trip. There’s no denying Poulsbo’s Scandinavian heritage Norwegian flags decorate historic Front Street in Poulsbo! Where to Stay in Poulsbo Tip: If you’re flying into Seattle-Tacoma Airport to visit Seattle and road trip the Olympic Peninsula for vacation, then it’s wise to rent a car at the airport to save time and money. We paid around $17.00 (for two adults crossing in one vehicle). Tickets and timetables for routes can be found online at Washington State Ferries. ![]() Seattle – Bainbridge ferry (plus a 20-minute drive): The fastest ferry crossing to get to Poulsbo from Seattle.From here, Poulsbo is a 40-minute drive away. Fauntleroy – Southworth ferry (plus a 40-minute drive): This ferry departs south of Seattle near Alki Beach and makes a quick pitstop over at Vashon Island before docking at Southworth.There are two ferry crossings from Seattle to Poulsbo to take note of: You can reach Poulsbo by car, ferry, private boat, and even seaplane! Poulsbo is located in the Kitsap Peninsula across from Seattle, Washington. You can learn more about the history and culture of the Suquamish, and the 1854 Treaty of Point Elliot, here. Poulsbo is a lovely Scandinavian heritage destination to visit, but please remember to visit responsibly and respectfully. Now, three years later, steps are in place to resolve and resume the relationship between the City of Poulsbo and the Suquamish Tribe. In July 2019, the Suquamish Tribe suspended its relationship with the City of Poulsbo after the community endured a tragic fatality at the hand of a Poulsbo policeman, who shot and killed Chippewa Tree Tribe and Suquamish community member, Stonechild Chiefstick. ![]() It’s very important to remember that this land was ancestrally inhabited by the Suquamish, an Indian Tribe of the Pacific Northwest, who inhabited this land, including Poulsbo and the land surrounding Puget Sound, until the non-natives arrived. However, Poulsbo’s history doesn’t end (or begin) just there. Eliason and other Midwestern immigrants established Poulsbo after finding its likeness to their native home of Norway. Poulsbo-which is named after Paulsbo, Norway, and properly pronounced “pauls-bow” yet mistakenly registered as Poulsbo-was founded in the 1880s by Jørgen Eliason, a Norwegian immigrant. Here’s what to do and see in Poulsbo, Washington! □□ The Complete Guide to Visiting Poulsbo (“Little Norway”) Historic Downtown Poulsbo Poulsbo is proud of its Viking heritage! Brief History of Poulsbo, Washington There are lots of things to do in Poulsbo not to miss out on-like feasting on a Viking Donut from the famous Sluys’ Bakery, paddling among curious harbor seals in Liberty Bay, and more. Poulsbo is a great day trip from Seattle, but as I’ve personally experienced, it reveals much more than meets the eye when you can soak up its Viking atmosphere for a couple of days. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links that may earn me a small commission should you decide to click through and make a valid purchase (at no extra cost to you). ![]()
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