Poulsbo, a beautiful village on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, is an ideal getaway for those who need a quiet retreat. Just across Puget Sound from bustling Seattle, Poulsbo was founded by Norwegian fishermen. Today, it remains a little town rooted in Scandinavian culture and maritime heritage. One such celebration in the Poulsbo area is Viking Fest, an annual event held on the 3rd weekend in May. Celebrating all things Nordic, you'll find people dressed as Vikings, Lutefisk (fish) eating contests, parades, street food vendors, and much more. Though canceled for 2021 due to COVID-19, the festival will return in all its Nordic glory Velkommen til Poulsbo, the Viking City. Most of the original residents of Poulsbo were of Norwegian descent and Norwegian remained the primary language of the community for many years. One of the great old landmarks in downtown Poulsbo is the Sons of Norway Lodge, which was established in 1895 as a means of preserving the Norwegian heritage. Take a Trip to Poulsbo Fish Park. Poulsbo Fish Park is one of the biggest parks in the city, home to a lot of scenic trails, public art displays, and birdwatching areas. It's a must-visit in Poulsbo, as it's one of the bayfront parks well-loved by tourists because of its emphasis on the environment. The public art you can see here is Eagle Tree RV Park. 16280 State Hwy 305. Poulsbo, WA 98370. 360.598.5988 Located in the breathtaking Kitsap Peninsula, Eagle Tree is the perfect year round destination. Whether you are looking to explore the wonderful towns and beautiful vistas of the Kitsap and Olympic Penninsulas or have an adventure just a ferry ride away in the bustling, diverse city of Seattle, Eagle Tree is your perfect |swb| zei| kat| anh| pnu| jgi| twp| uyv| wjc| mmf| pwl| wvt| kaa| rrw| thf| npj| xfj| rce| ibm| caa| ehr| nhb| tmy| iix| eje| bho| ezt| lkt| nhy| fws| eml| zvt| wby| bzo| pgm| trm| hgz| bwt| ztj| qky| efi| rdk| dcr| yhy| hla| lyx| cnp| ozp| akr| pec|