Poulsbo is located on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. Known as "Little Norway," Poulsbo was settled in 1892 by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen who likened the fjord-cut landscape to their homeland.
Visitors to Poulsbo will see quaint and colorful shops offering everything from Scandinavian gifts to fine art, fashions, antiques and much more.
Things to See and Do
* Stroll down Front Street
* Kayak Liberty Bay
* Walking tour of the town
* Walk the boardwalk
General information
Cruise Season – Feb - Nov
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Land Area – 8.3 km²
Population – 9,200 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus eight hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1
Travel Links – Many visitors arrive by boat; there are three marinas near the town, and the town's harbor is an excellent anchorage.