"华盛顿州普尔斯波的 "小挪威

一日游。探索普吉特海湾的 "小挪威"--普尔斯博

探索一个鲜为人知的普吉特海湾旅游景点，感觉就像走进了另一个国度。

没有什么比华盛顿州渡轮系统更能体现太平洋西北地区的特色了。白绿相间的大船穿梭在普吉特海湾的水域中，穿梭于旅客和上班族之间。本月，我们将搭乘渡轮，前往普尔斯波（Poulsbo）一日游，探访 "小挪威"。

19 世纪 80 年代，一位名叫约根-埃利亚松（Jorgen Eliason）的挪威移民建立了这个小镇，不久，其他挪威和斯堪的纳维亚移民也加入了这个小镇，他们都喜欢这里与家乡相似的风景。1886 年，有人建议将该镇命名为 "Paulsbo"（意为 "保罗的地方"），但华盛顿特区的官员拼错了镇名，于是该社区便被称为 "Poulsbo"。但千万别让当地人发现您念错了，他们可是很爱护自己位于基萨普的小镇的。

虽然您可以开车一路前往普尔斯波，但我们建议您乘坐从西雅图市中心出发前往班布里奇岛的渡轮，这样您的行程会更短，风景也会更优美。您可以开车上渡轮，这样的话，渡轮到达班布里奇岛后，您可以自己开车大约 30 分钟到达普尔斯博；如果您不想担心汽车，也可以步行上渡轮。如果您这样做，基萨普运输公司（Kitsap Transit）的一条公交线路在平日和周六提供班车服务，往返于班布里奇渡轮码头和普尔斯波市中心之间。

那么，这个古色古香的挪威小镇有什么好玩的呢？很多！这里有商店、餐馆、公园和更多值得游览的地方，是西雅图一日游的理想去处。

华盛顿州普尔斯波

华盛顿州波尔斯堡 "小挪威 "的六件必做之事

在普尔斯博市中心的主街上漫步，在众多商店或艺术画廊中驻足。
在普尔斯博的主要景点之一--斯路易斯面包店（Sluys Bakery）停下来吃点东西吧。肉桂面包令人欲罢不能！
在自由湾书店的书架上浏览最新的畅销书，或者与工作人员交谈，获得新的推荐。
沿着自由湾的木板路漫步，看看停泊在那里的几十艘船--你甚至可能瞥见一只在水中玩耍的海豹。
在JJ's Fish House（JJ's 鱼馆），您可以在外面找张桌子坐下，大快朵颐地品尝蟹饼和鱼肉。
在你离开小镇的时候，在北欧遗产博物馆停留一下，了解一下你刚刚探索过的小镇的情况。

在 "小挪威 "游玩一整天后，您将准备跳上渡轮返回，但您将带着饱腹感和对本地区根源的新认识离开。

请务必向您的朋友介绍普尔斯波，让他们也能体验这座小城的一切。

Q: Does the Washington State Ferry go to Poulsbo?

A: No, the Washington State Ferry does not go directly to Poulsbo; you must take the ferry to Bainbridge Island and then connect to a bus or drive the rest of the way. The ferry from downtown Seattle arrives at the Bainbridge Island terminal, and from there you can either drive about 20-25 minutes to Poulsbo or take the Kitsap Transit bus 390.

Q: How do you get to Poulsbo from Seattle?

A: Here are the most popular routes for reaching Poulsbo from Seattle — all clear, user-friendly, and suited for day-trip planning:

By Car (Direct Drive)

Drive south from Seattle via I-5 toward Tacoma, then take WA-16 west across the water and continue on WA-305 north toward Poulsbo.
Depending on traffic, this route typically takes about 90 minutes.
Pros: Flexible timing, no ferry.
Consideration: Traffic & bridge delays may add time.

Ferry + Drive or Bus (Scenic Route)

From downtown Seattle, board the ferry to Bainbridge Island, Washington (departing from Colman Dock).
The ferry takes about 30–35 minutes.
Once you arrive on Bainbridge Island
- Drive ~20-25 minutes on WA-305 north to Poulsbo
- Or take the public bus (Kitsap Transit Route 390) from the ferry terminal to downtown Poulsbo.
Overall travel time: around 1 h 30 to 1 h 45 depending on connections.
Pros: Scenic ride, builds in a “mini-journey” feel.
Consideration: Schedule timing matters (ferry + bus connections).

Summary Advice

If you want fastest / most direct: drive the full way via WA-16 → WA-305.
If you want scenic + relaxed: take the ferry to Bainbridge, then bus or drive to Poulsbo.
Whichever you choose, allow extra time for traffic or ferry schedules, especially during weekends or holidays.

Click here to see a current ferry schedule and ticket fares for the Seattle → Bainbridge Island.

Q: What is Poulsbo known for?

Poulsbo is affectionately nicknamed “Little Norway” (and sometimes “Viking City”) because of its strong Norwegian/Scandinavian heritage.
It sits on the shore of Liberty Bay and is known for its charming waterfront setting, scenic small-town vibe, and historic downtown full of boutique shops and cafes.
The town embraces its Norse roots in architecture, annual festivals, signage, and shop themes — creating a unique destination within the Pacific Northwest.
Poulsbo is also well-known for certain specialty products — for example, Poulsbo Bread originated here and became quite popular.

Why that matters for visitors

If you're seeking a day-trip from Seattle that feels different from the usual city or mountain scenery, Poulsbo offers a blend of Scandinavian culture + Pacific Northwest nature that stands out.
The scenic waterfront means it’s not just about the heritage — you also get maritime views, local shopping and relaxed walking streets.
Its distinctive identity makes it memorable and photogenic (great for visitors wanting a unique place to explore).

In summary, "Is Poulsbo worth visiting?"

Yes — Poulsbo is worth visiting because it offers:

A strong, well-preserved cultural vibe (Scandinavian/Norse heritage)
A waterfront town atmosphere and historic downtown
A short drive (or combined ferry/drive) from Seattle making it accessible for a day trip

Q: Can you visit Poulsbo without a car?

A: Yes — you can visit Poulsbo, Washington without a car. Here’s how and some things to keep in mind:

How to do it car-free

Take the ferry from downtown Seattle, Washington to Bainbridge Island, Washington (via the Washington State Ferries).
From Bainbridge Island, you can take the bus route Kitsap Transit Bus 390 to downtown Poulsbo.
According to routing tools, the trip takes about 1 h 30 to 1 h 50 (depending on ferry + connection timing).
Plan ahead for ferry schedules and bus timings since the connection from Bainbridge Island to Poulsbo is vital.

Advantages

No worries about parking, driving stress or car rental.
You get a scenic experience: ferry ride, island views, bus through the peninsula.
Once in downtown Poulsbo you can explore many of the attractions on foot (historic district, waterfront, shops, cafés).

Things to watch

Your schedule is dictated by the ferry and bus — if you miss a connection you might wait.
The bus may not run as frequently later in the day — check the latest timetable. (transitapp.com)
If you want to explore more remote parts of Poulsbo or the surrounding peninsula, having a car gives you more flexibility.