We ended up in Portland last weekend, and while there, we checked troll number three of six off our list! These massive recycled-wood sculptures by artist Thomas Dambo are scattered across the PNW, and Ole Bolle was our latest target.
Ole Bolle – Portland – Nordic Northwest
Ole Bolle is located on the grounds of Nordic Northwest, a Scandinavian cultural center and nonprofit. Their main building, the Nordia house, is a modern flat-topped grass-roofed building that houses a brunch restaurant and hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year. We’d eaten earlier, so a quick coffee was all that was needed to energize.
The walk is a pleasant, quarter-mile jaunt through a wooded area. Unlike some of the more passive trolls we’ve visited, Ole Bolle is caught in the middle of his own investigation! He’s hunched over a small red wooden cabin, peering inside as if looking for a snack. Like the previous trolls, Ole has a ubiquitous gaze, if you can see his eyes he’s watching you!
Overall, this was a pretty quick pit stop. If I was in the Portland area more often, I would have tied this in with one of the Nordic Northwest’s events or workshops. That’s three trolls down and three to go!
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