The Forgotten Giants Private Tour

Copenhagen’s biggest art hides in plain sight. This private half-day outing takes you beyond the city center to six giant sculptures made from scrap wood and other discarded materials. I like the personal transport and the chance to see unusual works by Thomas Dambo without sorting out a rental car or a complicated route yourself. I also like that the sculptures sit in parks, woods, hills, and beside water, so the tour feels like a small countryside outing rather than a series of roadside photo stops.

The main thing to consider is the price: $935.81 per group of up to four is a serious sum for four hours, though it works out to about $234 per person for a full group. You will also need to bring or arrange lunch, and the experience depends on good weather.

Key points at a glance

• Six giant sculptures in about four hours: You visit Hill Top Trine, Sleeping Louis, Oscar Under the Bridge, Little Tilde, Teddy Friendly, and Thomas on the Mountain.
• Made from discarded materials: Scrap wood, broken pallets, wood from a demolished watermill, plastic, cardboard, and other reused materials give the project its character.
• A good family outing: Several sculptures invite you to crawl inside, sit on, play around, or reach across them.
• Private transport matters: Your group travels together, with pickup offered, bottled water, and no strangers sharing the vehicle.
• The settings are part of the art: Expect hills, streams, lakes, trees, wildlife areas, and open views around Copenhagen’s western suburbs.
• Plan for weather and walking: Admission is free at each stop, but this is an outdoor experience and poor weather can lead to a changed date or refund.

Why these giant sculptures are worth the trip

Thomas Dambo’s sculptures turn unwanted materials into public art with a playful purpose. These are not polished museum pieces behind ropes. They are huge wooden characters placed outdoors, often where you can touch them, climb into them, sit on them, or look at them from across a lake.

That physical quality is the tour’s great strength. You are not only looking at a sculpture from a distance. At Hill Top Trine, you can crawl into the palms of her hands. At Sleeping Louis, you can enter his open mouth and sit or rest inside. Teddy Friendly reaches out across a waterway, creating a practical-looking bridge for people crossing.

The work also gives discarded materials a second life. Scrap wood from local trees, broken pallets, and wood from a torn-down watermill become creatures with names and personalities. The result is friendly rather than solemn. You can appreciate the environmental idea without needing a background in modern art.

I would not choose this tour if you want a conventional Copenhagen sightseeing route. You will not be visiting the city’s major palaces, canals, or museums. Instead, you are heading into suburban municipalities and natural areas, where the fun comes from finding large wooden figures in unexpected places.

What the private format adds

The tour lasts about four hours and includes private transportation for your group. That makes a real difference because the six sculptures are spread across Hvidovre, Rødovre, Ishøj, Vallensbæk Municipality, Taastrup, and Albertslund.

You are not spending your limited holiday time working out several public transport connections or trying to fit remote sculpture sites into a timetable. Pickup is offered, and the tour begins at 9:00 a.m. The vehicle includes bottled water, and one booking covers up to four people.

A private tour also gives you a more relaxed rhythm. The listed time at each stop is short, usually 15 minutes, with 30 minutes at Oscar Under the Bridge. That schedule is enough for photos and a look around, but it does not allow for long walks or extended exploration at every site.

The private arrangement is especially useful for a family or a small group of friends. You can move together, keep your bags in the vehicle, and avoid paying separate per-person rates. The transport has been described as clean and comfortable, with one outing using a Tesla.

The tradeoff is cost. At nearly $936 for the group, the value improves sharply when four people share the vehicle. For one or two people, the price is much harder to justify unless convenience and a private guide are your top priorities.

Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre

Your first stop is Hill Top Trine, resting on a small hill in Hvidovre. Her position gives the sculpture a practical role as well as a comic one. You can crawl into the palms of her hands and look over Avedøresletten.

The view is a key part of this stop. Instead of seeing the sculpture in a cramped urban setting, you get an open outlook across the area. The 15-minute visit is brief, so I would use it for a quick look, a few photographs, and a moment to take in how the figure fits the hill.

Trine’s name comes from one of the volunteers who helped with another giant. That detail adds a human touch to the project. These sculptures are not presented as anonymous products. Their names connect them to the people who helped create the wider series.

The hill may require a little care for anyone who has difficulty walking on uneven ground, though the tour information says most people can participate. Since this is outdoors, sensible shoes are a better choice than anything delicate.

Sleeping Louis in Rødovre

Sleeping Louis is tucked into a wooded, natural area in Rødovre. He is lying on a hill, taking a nap, and his open mouth creates the most playful stop on the route.

You can crawl inside his mouth, play there, or even lie down inside the sculpture. That makes this a particularly good stop for children, although adults will likely want a turn as well. It is an example of how these works are designed for physical contact rather than distant viewing.

The setting matters. Trees and nature partly conceal Louis, so the experience has a sense of discovery. You are visiting a sculpture in a quiet outdoor place, not walking up to a large object in a paved plaza.

You get about 15 minutes here. That should be enough for entering the figure and taking pictures, but you should not expect a long woodland walk. If the ground is damp, the interior and surrounding hill could be less comfortable, which is another reason to check the forecast before you go.

Oscar Under the Bridge in Ishøj

The third stop is listed as Oscar Under the Bridge, a sculpture made from scrap wood taken from a demolished watermill and broken pallets from local industries. It is the longest stop, with about 30 minutes allotted.

This is where the recycled-material idea becomes especially clear. The materials are not merely old wood chosen for appearance. They carry traces of local industry and previous use. A watermill and industrial pallets become part of a new public artwork.

Oscar’s name honors an artist from Chile who visited Thomas and helped during the sculpture’s construction. That connection gives the work an international link, but the materials and setting keep it rooted in the local area.

The extra time here suggests you may have more to see or photograph than at the other stops. Still, the supplied details do not promise a long guided walk or a particular set of activities, so I would treat the 30 minutes as a comfortable viewing period rather than a full excursion.

Little Tilde beside Vallensbæk Mose

Little Tilde is in Vallensbæk Mose, a natural area with wild plants and animal life. She watches from among the trees on the far side of a small lake, so you see her from a distance rather than walking right up to her.

This is a useful change of pace. The first sculptures encourage close contact. Little Tilde asks you to look across the water and notice how the giant fits into the trees. Her scale becomes part of the joke: she is enormous, but the distance can make her feel like a creature quietly observing the area.

You have roughly 15 minutes here. Bring patience for the viewpoint and do not expect the same crawl-inside photo as at Sleeping Louis. The appeal is the setting and the glimpse through the trees.

Vallensbæk Mose also adds natural interest to a tour that could otherwise feel like a sculpture checklist. You may see signs of animal life, but the tour information does not guarantee specific wildlife sightings. Think of the nature area as part of the atmosphere, not a wildlife safari.

Teddy Friendly and the crossing point

Teddy Friendly is made from local scrapwood, including cutoffs from trees that were cut down nearby. His wood becomes fur, giving the figure a rough, tactile look rather than a smooth finish.

He reaches out at a stream or lake, helping people cross. That makes him one of the most useful-looking sculptures on the route. The giant is not simply placed beside the water. His pose interacts with the path and the crossing.

You get about 15 minutes here. The stop should work well for photographs because the outstretched hand gives you an easy visual frame. If you are visiting with children, you will want to keep an eye on footing near the water and follow any local path guidance.

Teddy Friendly also captures the project’s friendly tone. The name, the furry wood, and the helping hand make the piece approachable. This is public art meant to invite a grin, not demand a serious lecture.

Thomas on the Mountain in Albertslund

The final sculpture is Thomas on the Mountain, sitting on top of a hill in Albertslund. He has long legs and a good place to sit with friends, while the hill provides a view across the municipality.

After several stops among trees and water, this ending returns to an open viewpoint. The sculpture becomes both character and seat. You can join him on the hill, take in the view, and finish the tour at a relaxed pace.

The 15-minute stop is short, but it gives you a clear final image of the project: large-scale art that people can use. The sculptures are not sealed off from daily life. They are built into outdoor places where you can sit, cross, climb, or simply pause.

The hilltop position may mean a short walk from the vehicle. If you want a tour with no walking at all, this is not the right type of outing. The exact access details are not provided, but the general activity is outdoors and should be approached with comfortable footwear.

Is $935.81 a fair price?

The price is $935.81 per group of up to four. For four people, that comes to roughly $234 each. For three people, it is about $312 each, and for two, about $468 each.

That cost buys private transport, a private activity, bottled water, and the convenience of linking six sculptures across several areas outside central Copenhagen. Admission to the sculpture sites is free, so you are paying mainly for the vehicle, guide, time, and route planning.

I see the strongest value for a family of four or a small group that does not want to rent a car. The half-day schedule lets you visit several large works in one outing, and the private format keeps the day simple. The value is weaker for solo visitors or couples who are comfortable using public transport and planning independently.

Lunch is not included. Since the experience lasts about four hours and starts at 9:00 a.m., you may want to eat before departure or arrange food for afterward. Do not assume a meal stop is part of the plan.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would recommend the tour most strongly to families with children, small groups of friends, and fans of Thomas Dambo’s giant sculptures. The ability to climb into hands and mouths, sit on legs, and cross near a giant hand gives the art a playful quality that works across ages.

It also suits anyone who wants a private outing beyond central Copenhagen. You will see suburban areas and open natural sites that do not fit neatly into a standard city sightseeing day.

Art lovers who want to visit every Thomas Dambo giant will find the route efficient. One booking lets you check six sculptures off your list without arranging car hire or navigating the route yourself.

I would think twice if you dislike outdoor stops, have difficulty with hills or uneven surfaces, or want a full day of detailed art commentary. The supplied tour details do not promise extensive time at each sculpture. The experience is about seeing many unusual works in their settings, not spending an hour studying each one.

The tour has a 5.0 rating from three submitted ratings, and the strongest praise centers on the friendly guide, clean and comfortable transport, personal service, and how much children enjoyed the outing. One guide named Vinod received special praise for his dedication. Those details matter because the route depends on good coordination and a pleasant driver-guide relationship.

Practical details before you book

The tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and lasts approximately four hours. Pickup is offered, and the meeting point details are provided after booking. The experience is near public transportation, though the private vehicle means you do not need to build the route around public connections.

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. This is a private activity, so only your group participates. Most people can take part, but remember that the route includes hills, natural areas, water, and sculptures designed for physical interaction.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. The tour requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Should you book The Forgotten Giants?

Book it if you want playful outdoor art, private transport, and a family-friendly half-day outside Copenhagen. The route covers six sculptures, and each stop has a different setting or activity. You will crawl, climb, sit, look across water, and take in views from hills rather than simply admire statues from behind a barrier.

For the best value, fill all four places in the vehicle. That turns a high group price into a more manageable per-person cost. I would also book early, since the tour is commonly reserved well in advance, with an average booking time of 66 days.

Skip it if you are traveling alone on a tight budget, need a guaranteed indoor activity, or mainly want Copenhagen’s central sights. But if Thomas Dambo’s giants are on your list, this is a comfortable and personal way to see six of them in one morning.

FAQ

How long does The Forgotten Giants Private Tour last?

The tour lasts approximately four hours.

What time does the tour start?

The stated start time is 9:00 a.m.

How many people can join a private booking?

One booking covers a private group of up to four people.

What sculptures are included?

The route includes Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre, Sleeping Louis in Rødovre, Oscar Under the Bridge in Ishøj, Little Tilde in Vallensbæk Municipality, Teddy Friendly in Taastrup, and Thomas on the Mountain in Albertslund.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Private transportation is included, and pickup is offered.

Are admission fees included?

All fees and taxes are included. Each listed sculpture stop has free admission.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included in the tour price.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.