Copenhagen: The Six Forgotten Giants Hunt and Nature Walk

Trolls turn a Copenhagen outing into a treasure hunt. I like the mix of Thomas Dambo’s recycled-wood sculptures and quiet parks beyond the city center, and I like the small group, capped at six people, which makes the four-hour trip feel personal. The private transport also matters because the six giants are spread out and some are not easy to find alone.

The main thing to consider is the walking. None of the hikes are described as strenuous, but you will walk at several stops, sometimes over natural ground and up hills. If your idea of a relaxing excursion means almost no exercise, this is not the right pick. For everyone else, it is a refreshing change from museums and palaces, though the final two stops may feel like a lot after several hours outside.

Key points before you book

• Six sculptures in four hours: Visit Sleeping Louis, Hilltop Trine, Oscar Under The Bridge, Thomas on the Mountain, Little Tilde, and Teddy Friendly.
• A real hunt, not a quick photo stop: The giants lie in varied settings, including hillsides, woods, and beneath a bridge.
• Small-group transport: Ride between locations in private transport with no more than six participants.
• A guide who shapes the day: Milad Shekhzada is praised for his friendly hosting, local knowledge, flexibility, and care for different walking speeds.
• Nature between the giants: Expect short walks, fresh air, parks, wooded areas, countryside views, and a coffee or tea break with snacks.
• Pack for Denmark: Bring sturdy comfortable shoes, water, snacks, rain gear, an umbrella, and clothing suited to changing weather.

Why these six giants are worth leaving Copenhagen for

Copenhagen is easy to enjoy on foot, but this trip shows you a different side of Zealand. The city’s central sights are polished and well known. The Forgotten Giants sit in open-air settings where the art interacts with trees, hills, paths, water, and bridges.

That setting is the point. These are not sculptures placed in a square for a five-minute photograph. You have to go looking for them. One may be lying across a hillside, another tucked between trees, and another waiting beneath a bridge. The search gives each arrival a small payoff.

Thomas Dambo builds giant figures from recycled materials, and the rough wooden construction suits the outdoor settings. The sculptures feel playful rather than formal. They invite photographs, but they also make you look at places you might otherwise pass without noticing.

I especially like the way the tour joins art and movement. You are not sitting in a vehicle for four hours, nor are you following a long lecture through a museum. You ride between sites, walk to each giant, hear about the artist and Danish life, then move on.

Meeting Milad and getting beyond the center

The meeting point is outside the YMCA Interpoint Hostel in Copenhagen. After a short introduction, you leave the city by private vehicle. The drive to the first destination takes about 25 minutes, so the excursion begins without a long transfer.

The transport is one of the strongest practical reasons to book. Trying to visit all six giants independently would mean working out several separate routes, then locating sculptures that are intentionally placed away from obvious tourist paths. The car keeps the day moving and removes much of the route planning.

The vehicle also makes the tour workable for a four-hour schedule. The six sites are spread out, so walking from one to the next would be unrealistic for most people. You get a short walk at each location, then a ride to the next one.

Milad is the experience provider and guide. His style, based on the way the tour is run, is closer to a host than a lecturer. He explains Dambo’s work, shares information about Denmark and Copenhagen, answers questions, and pays attention to the people in the group.

That personal approach matters in a group of six. You can ask a question without waiting for a large crowd to quiet down. Milad has also been praised for walking with individuals, checking comfort levels, taking photographs, and adjusting the pace when needed.

The small group makes the outing social without making it crowded. Solo visitors can easily talk with the other participants, while couples and families still get enough space to enjoy the stops. The group size also helps when everyone wants a photograph with a giant.

Sleeping Louis begins the troll hunt

Sleeping Louis is the first named giant on the route. His pose gives the visit a gentle opening: you are not simply being shown a sculpture, you are starting a hunt for a large wooden character in an outdoor setting.

The first stop helps you understand the basic rhythm. Get out of the vehicle, walk to the sculpture, hear about the work and its surroundings, take photographs, then return for the next short drive.

The appeal here is discovery. The giant is part of the place rather than separated from it. You might focus on the sculpture at first, then notice the surrounding trees, paths, or open space that make the stop feel like a small outing of its own.

Because the six giants are in different settings, the first stop also sets up a useful comparison. Each figure has its own position and personality, and the changing locations keep the hunt from becoming repetitive.

Hilltop Trine brings views and a little exercise

Hilltop Trine is the giant with the best view, at least according to the tour’s playful description. Reaching her means dealing with some walking and likely a hill, so this is one stop where sensible footwear earns its place.

The reward is a higher viewpoint and a chance to see the surrounding area from a different angle. You are getting more than a sculpture photograph. The walk gives you fresh air and a short dose of exercise before the next drive.

This is also a good point to be realistic about the physical side of the activity. The walks are described as moderate and not strenuous, but they are still part of the tour. Comfortable shoes are essential, and anyone with walking difficulties or other physical limitations should think carefully before booking.

The guide’s flexible pace helps, but this is not a fully accessible vehicle sightseeing tour. You will need to walk at every giant, and the outdoor paths may feel different depending on the weather.

Oscar Under The Bridge adds surprise

Oscar Under The Bridge is designed around its position. The sculpture’s location gives the stop a slightly different mood from a giant on a hill or in a wooded area. You are looking under and around a structure, which makes the hunt feel closer to a real treasure search.

This is the sort of stop that works well with a guide. A large sculpture can still be surprisingly hard to locate if you do not know which path or approach to take. Milad’s local familiarity means you spend your time seeing Oscar rather than wandering around trying to guess where the figure is hiding.

After the first three giants, the tour pauses for coffee. Tea, snacks, and biscuits may also be provided, though the formal inclusions list only a coffee break. You can bring your own water, drinks, and snacks as well.

That pause is more useful than it sounds. Four hours of walking, photographs, and short transfers can add up. A brief rest by a lake or in a park gives you time to sit, chat, and enjoy the setting without rushing straight to the next sculpture.

Thomas on the Mountain changes the scale

Thomas on the Mountain is another giant reached through a natural setting, with height as part of the joke and the visual effect. After the break, the tour continues toward the remaining sculptures, and this stop helps keep the scale of Dambo’s work in view.

The figures are large, but their locations make them feel connected to the land around them. A giant on or near a mountain area gives you a different photograph from one beneath a bridge. The changing surroundings are a major reason this tour works better than seeing one isolated sculpture in town.

The route also gives Milad room to talk about Dambo’s aims, recycled materials, and the environmental ideas behind the project. This adds meaning without turning the outing into a formal art class.

If you are interested in public art, this is likely the most rewarding part of the trip. The sculptures are fun on the surface, but the use of reclaimed materials and open-air locations gives the project a clear purpose. You see how art can draw people into parks and less familiar parts of a region.

Little Tilde is the playful favorite

Little Tilde is described as the cutest giant, and her smaller name provides a nice change after the larger figures. The stop keeps the tone light and gives you another chance to study the details in the wooden construction.

This is a good place for photographs, especially if you enjoy portraits with the sculptures. Milad has been praised for offering to take pictures for each person, a simple service that makes a difference when you are traveling as a couple or alone.

The walking remains moderate, but the cumulative effort matters. You are not taking one short stroll and returning to the city. You are making several stops, and the day feels active even though the individual walks are manageable.

For families, the hunt-like format may be more engaging than a standard sightseeing drive. The activity is listed as suitable for all age groups, but unaccompanied minors are not allowed. Children and older participants should still be comfortable with moderate walking.

Teddy Friendly finishes the route

Teddy Friendly is the final giant, and the name tells you what sort of mood to expect. By this stage, you will have seen six sculptures in six settings, with the final figure completing the collection.

The last stop may be the point where some people begin to feel the length of the outing. One person described the first four giants as enough for a full day, while still considering the whole experience worthwhile. That is a fair warning, especially if the weather is wet or your legs are tired.

On the other hand, finishing all six gives the trip a satisfying shape. You are not left wondering about the remaining sculptures, and the private vehicle makes it possible to see the complete set within four hours.

The route is best for people who enjoy a full half-day plan. If you want a slow picnic with one or two major sights, this will feel busy. If you want to see all six Forgotten Giants without renting a car or solving public transport connections, the schedule makes good sense.

What the walking is really like

The tour includes short hikes at each location rather than one continuous trek. The walks are described as pleasant and not strenuous, with routes through parks, wooded areas, countryside, and other outdoor settings.

Still, do not book this expecting to remain beside the vehicle. You need comfortable shoes, water, weatherproof clothing, and enough energy for repeated walks. Denmark’s weather can shift from sun to rain, so bring an umbrella and rain gear even when the forecast looks friendly.

The weather does not have to ruin the experience. The open-air nature of the tour is part of its charm, and the guide has continued the outing in rainy conditions. But wet paths and cold wind can make the walks more tiring, so layers and waterproof clothing are practical rather than optional extras.

You can bring snacks and drinks. A coffee break is included, and the guide may offer tea, coffee, biscuits, or other small refreshments, but meals are not included. Eat before you leave or pack something substantial if you need more than a light break.

Is $137 a fair price?

At $137 per person, this is not a budget way to see outdoor art. The value comes from what is bundled into the half-day: a live English-speaking guide, private transport, a very small group, route planning, and access to all six giants.

The transport is the key cost saver. Doing this independently could require a rental car, fuel, careful navigation, and time spent finding each sculpture. Public transport may be possible for parts of the route, but the six locations are spread out and some are difficult to locate. The tour turns a complicated outing into one organized morning or afternoon.

You are also paying for local help. Milad does more than drive. He explains the artist’s work, shares cultural information, keeps an eye on the pace, and helps create a friendly group atmosphere. Several people valued his attention to individual needs and his willingness to take photographs.

I would consider the price fair if seeing all six giants is a priority and you want to avoid driving. It is less appealing if you only want one or two sculptures, prefer to explore independently, or are trying to keep every Copenhagen activity inexpensive.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and the option to reserve now and pay later add useful flexibility. Check the available starting times when booking, since the tour lasts four hours.

Who should book this outdoor Copenhagen excursion?

I would recommend it to you if you:

• Want a break from central Copenhagen’s indoor sights
• Like public art, unusual photography, and playful sculpture
• Enjoy moderate walking in parks and wooded areas
• Prefer a small group to a large coach
• Are traveling alone and would enjoy easy conversation
• Want to see all six giants without arranging transport yourself
• Appreciate a guide who acts as a host and adjusts to the group

I would hesitate if you have significant walking limitations, dislike changing weather, or want a completely unstructured day. The activity is not suitable for unaccompanied minors, and the outdoor paths may be tiring for anyone not prepared for moderate walking.

Final call: book it for the complete hunt

Book this tour if you want to see Copenhagen’s stranger, greener side and value the ease of private transport. The strongest features are the six varied sculpture locations, the small group, and Milad’s attentive style.

Skip it if you only want central attractions or if four hours of repeated walking sounds like work. For most people who enjoy art, fresh air, photographs, and a bit of playful searching, this is a memorable half-day and a good counterpoint to Copenhagen’s palaces, canals, and museums.

FAQ

Where does the tour meet?

Meet outside the YMCA Interpoint Hostel in Copenhagen.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts four hours.

Which giants are included?

The route includes Sleeping Louis, Hilltop Trine, Oscar Under The Bridge, Thomas on the Mountain, Little Tilde, and Teddy Friendly.

How do you travel between the sculpture locations?

Private transportation is included. The drive to the first destination takes about 25 minutes, and the vehicle is used to travel between the spread-out locations.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The live tour guide speaks English.

How large is the group?

The group is limited to six participants.

What should you bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, water, snacks, an umbrella, rain gear, comfortable clothing, and clothing suited to the weather. You may bring your own snacks and drinks.