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Poulsbo

Though officially incorporated December 18, 1907, Poulsbo’s heritage was forged years before when Ole Stubb, Jorgen Eliason, and groups of Norwegian farmers, fishermen, and loggers settled on what was then called Dogfish Bay.

For years, scenes of the snow capped Olympic Mountains and the fjord-like setting of home attracted immigrants from Norway and Finland. Norwegian was the primary language spoken here through the early 1900s.

As with much of Kitsap County, Poulsbo saw a huge influx of people and business as the United States ramped up its support of forces for World War II. Homes were built and infrastructure created to support the work force needed for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, some 20 miles to the south of Poulsbo.

Today’s visitor will find a close-knit community; a shop-lined main street, a wonderful waterfront park, and some of the finest bakeries in the Northwest. Scattered among the small shops, you will find restaurants and cafes that will tickle the taste buds of a wide variety of pallets…yes, you can still find lutefisk.

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If you are thinking of calling Poulsbo home, you could not pick a better place to live. The thriving community, good schools, and close-knit culture provide a wonderful place to set down roots. Poulsbo is centrally located such that you can easily access all of Kitsap County; Kingston, Silverdale, Bremerton, and south as well as hop on a ferry to enjoy all of the amenities of Seattle without compromising on quality of life.

There are plenty of opportunities to experience the outdoors at whatever level you feel comfortable in participating. Whether it is a leisurely stroll down the boardwalk, a kayak paddle in Liberty Bay, or a full-blown Olympic Mountain backpacking trek, you will find Poulsbo to be the perfect launching point for all of life’s adventures.