POULSBO
a charming city on Liberty Bay with deep Scandinavian roots.
47.7359° N, 122.6465° W
Its picturesque downtown core features a Little Norway vibe, paying homage to its roots, with rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas. Liberty Bay is a protected arm of Puget Sound and is calmer and more placid than other places, making it a haven for boaters, especially in the beautiful summer months.
Featured on Cascade PBS
Learn more about surrounding Poulsbo areas on the Cascade PBS series ‘Northwest Explorer’.
Created in partnership with Love Kitsap
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Poulsbo Waterfront
Season 2, Episode 4
Front Street and Beyond -
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SUQUAMISH
Season 2, Episode 3
Culture and Coastlines in North Kitsap -
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PORT GAMBLE
Season 2, Episode 2
A History of Haunting -
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HISTORIC POULSBO
Season 2, Episode 1
Home to Northwest Art and Artists
Stay in Poulsbo
Annual events
Other events you won’t want to miss!
Second Saturday Art Walk
{Year-round}
Art Galleries stay open late every 2nd Saturday of the month, year-round, for the Poulsbo Art Walk. Come gallery hop, shop, wine, and dine in charming historic downtown Poulsbo's Arts District on beautiful Liberty Bay from 5-8pm.
Poulsbo Farmers Market
{Summer}
The Poulsbo Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from mid-April until mid-December.
Poulsbo Summer Concert Series
{Summer}
Free concerts at the stage on the Poulsbo waterfront (Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park). Concerts start at 6pm every Tuesday in July and August.
Visit the waterfront
Several beautiful parks are located throughout the city, and a boardwalk offers scenic views of the marina and waterfront along Liberty Bay. Poulsbo boasts three marinas, lots of gifts, vintage clothing, world-renowned bakeries, plus the views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains are simply unsurpassed.
Like most of the Pacific Northwest, Poulsbo has a strong craft beer culture, and the city has several breweries and brew pubs that are very popular and a regional draw - most notably Valholl Brewing and Brass Kraken.
nordiska
18925 Front St NE #201
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Nordiska is a cozy Front St. shop specializing in Scandinavian and Nordic-inspired housewares, kitchen goods, and gifts.
You’ll be impressed by Nordiska’s wide variety of Scandinavian items, including a stock of favorite Scandinavian candies that are extremely difficult to find in the States! Celebrate Scandinavian design and lifestyle with imported Swedish and Norwegian brands and bring home something truly unique from Kitsap’s ‘Little Norway’.
the loft
18779 Front St NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Scratch-made food with beautiful waterfront views, The Loft serves up mouth-watering dishes such as crab & strawberry salad and cilantro lime skirt steak tacos.
Sluys Bakery
18924 Front St NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Sluys’ Poulsbo Bakery is a small, family-owned bakery situated in Poulsbo, Washington, overlooking Liberty Bay. Sluys creates natural grain, rye, sourdough breads, donuts, pastries, and specialty desserts—all made from scratch. At Sluys, the old way is the best way when it comes to baked goods, which is why all the breads and pastries they make are handmade in small batches, using only fresh ingredients. Look for the line out the door, and you’ve found Poulsbo’s favorite bakery!
waterfront boardwalk
18809 Anderson Pkwy
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Take in Liberty Bay in all its glory a get some steps in on this gorgeous boardwalk that begins near American Legion Park and ends at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Dog walkers, joggers, wanderers, and photographers can be seen enjoying the trail and the views, especially at sunset when the sun dips behind the Olympic Mountains and sparkles across the water.
THE ONLY LOCAL GIFT GUIDE YOU NEED FOR SHOPPING ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA!
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Additional Resources
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Port Orchard
SOUTH KITSAP
Port Orchard is a quiet cluster of waterfront and inland neighborhoods with a keen sense of community.
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Poulsbo
NORTH KITSAP
Poulsbo is a charming city on Liberty Bay with a picturesque downtown core featuring a ‘Little Norway’ vibe.
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Bainbridge Island
NORTH KITSAP
The Island of Bainbridge, has become an increasingly affluent bedroom community of Seattle given its walkability from downtown Seattle.
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Kingston
NORTH KITSAP
Though Kingston is quiet and quaint, it plays an important role in anchoring the North Kitsap end. Several ferries service auto and walk-on passengers seeking passage to Edmonds.
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BREMERTON
CENTRAL KITSAP
Kitsap’s largest city and most popular with commuters due to the multiple ferry options to downtown Seattle.
Waterfront bliss and views for days…perfectly nestled on the waterfront between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island.