The Forgotten Giants Private Tour

This private tour around Copenhagen turns an ordinary morning drive into a scavenger hunt for recycled giants and crawl-in sculptures. You get to meet several characters placed in real neighborhoods and green pockets, where the art feels part of daily life, not a ticketed attraction.

I love the recycled-material craftsmanship, especially how the sculptures are built from scrap wood and other discards so each giant has a “made by hand” vibe. I also love the private transportation, which means you avoid car rental math and just focus on the surprises at each stop.

One thing to consider is that most of the experience is outdoors, so you really do need good weather to get the full effect.

Key things to know before you go

• Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre lets you crawl into the palms of her hands, with a viewpoint over Avedøresletten
• Sleeping Louis in Rødovre invites you to play inside the giant, including crawling into his gaping mouth
• Scar under the bridge in Ishøj is made from scrap wood sourced from a torn-down watermill and broken pallets
• Little Tilde in Vallensbæk Mose is often best seen through trees and from across a small lake
• Teddy friendly in Taastrup uses local scrap wood, with fur made from cut offs from cut down trees
• A hilltop stop at Albertslund gives you a sit-and-stare moment with Thomas On The Mountain and wide municipal views

Why this private giants tour feels different from a standard day out

If you’ve seen pictures of Denmark’s troll sculptures, you already know the theme. The difference here is the format. Instead of squeezing into a big group and trying to keep up, you get a private, 4-hour experience that’s built around short, focused stops.

That matters because these giants reward attention. Some of them are best experienced up close, with your hands (and sometimes your knees) doing the work. Others are more satisfying from a distance, when the setting does half the talking. With private transportation, you also spend less time figuring out routes and more time noticing details like how different materials were repurposed into faces, limbs, and texture.

And yes, the art is whimsical. But it’s also oddly practical. When the sculptures are made from scrapwood, pallets, or other local castoffs, the story becomes: this place has resources, and people built something beautiful from what was already there.

The morning plan: what a 4-hour half-day really means

You start at 9:00 am, and the stops are short on purpose: plan for about 15 minutes at most locations, plus one stop that’s longer at around 30 minutes. That pacing is good for families and also for adults who do not want to turn a fun day into a marching tour.

Here’s the practical shape of your day:

• You’ll hop between several areas around Copenhagen.
• You’ll have enough time to explore the sculpture area, take photos, and move on without feeling rushed.
• You’ll do it all with private transport, bottled water, and no need to manage admissions at the site level because admission is free at each stop.

Because lunch is not included, I recommend bringing a small snack if you get hungry fast. Even if the tour is short, outdoor time can make your stomach loud in the afternoon.

From pickup to Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre

Hill Top Trine is placed on top of a little hill in Hvidovre, Copenhagen. The fun starts quickly because she has that classic giant structure: you can crawl into the palms of her hands. It’s one of those moments where the art turns into play, and you can’t help smiling.

The other payoff is the view. From up near Trine, you get a viewpoint overlooking Avedøresletten. That combination, crawl-in sculpture plus open sightlines, is a good intro stop because it wakes up your sense of scale. You realize immediately that these are not just statues. They’re built to be interacted with in a landscape.

There’s also a personal touch to the name. Trine is named after one of the volunteers who worked on one of the other hidden giants. That’s the kind of detail that makes the tour feel grounded in real community effort, not just “some art project.”

A small drawback: if the ground is slick or the weather is windy, crawling into the hands may feel less charming and more cautious. Good shoes help.

Sleeping Louis in Rødovre: the giant you can climb into

In Rødovre, Sleeping Louis takes a nap on a hill in a secret-feeling nature pocket. The scene is quiet, then suddenly you’re close enough to interact with his face.

This is one of the most hands-on stops: people can crawl into his gaping mouth. It’s playful, slightly theatrical, and honestly very good for kids who want to try things rather than just look. You can play or even sleep inside him, which is not something most museum plans ever allow.

Because you’re dealing with a lot of “inside the sculpture” time, I’d plan for:

• taking a few photos quickly before you get too comfortable
• keeping an eye on kids so they don’t get carried away
• bringing a light layer, since shade and structure can make areas feel cooler

The area is covered with trees and nature, so it also feels more like a peaceful walk than an attraction queue. That makes it a nice change of pace after the more viewpoint-heavy moments.

Ishøj’s Scar under the bridge: scrap wood with a backstory

Scar under the bridge is different from the crawl-and-play giants. For one thing, it’s made from scrapwood collected from sources tied to local industry, including broken pallets and wood from a torn down watermill.

For another, the sculpture name comes with a cultural link. Scar under the bridge is named after an artist from Chile who visited Thomas and helped during the time the sculpture was being built. That detail adds a human thread: art here is not just local materials and local setting, it’s also people traveling and contributing.

You’ll have about 30 minutes at this stop, which signals that it’s not only about taking a photo. It’s a spot where you can slow down and notice material textures and how the design transforms “damaged” into character.

Possible consideration: since the name is about place and structure, it can be easier to miss smaller details if you stand too far back. Give it time up close, then step back for the whole composition.

Vallensbæk Mose and Taastrup: little Tilde plus Teddy friendly

After Ishøj, you shift into two stops that feel more like nature pauses than playground moments.

In Vallensbæk Municipality, little Tilde is located in the area of Vallensbæk Mose, a beautiful patch of wild nature. She watches through the trees on the far side of a small lake. You can catch a glimpse of her at a distance.

This is the kind of placement that makes you feel like you’re discovering something instead of “arriving at a landmark.” The tradeoff is simple: you may need to hunt for the best sightline. If your timing and angle are off, she can be partly obscured. Give yourself the full time, and try stepping to different viewpoints around the lake edge.

Then comes Taastrup and Teddy friendly. This one is made from local scrap wood, including cut offs from cut down local trees used for his fur. That matters because it explains why the texture looks the way it does, not because someone wanted to make you read a plaque.

Teddy friendly is standing at a water stream near a lake, holding out a hand and helping people to cross. It’s a gentler, more “storybook guide” feeling than the giants that beg for crawling.

If you’re traveling with kids, this is a great spot to reset the mood: less inside-the-mouth chaos, more interactive symbolism. If you’re traveling as an adult, it’s still satisfying because the craft detail is clear once you look closely.

Albertslund’s Thomas On The Mountain: the view that closes the loop

Thomas On The Mountain is found in Albertslund on top of a hill. The big reason this stop works at the end of your tour is practical: after a few characters placed in different ways, this one gives you a wide municipal view.

His long legs also create a built-in seat area. You can chill with your group, and it’s easy to settle into the moment. That sitting time is underrated because it turns the tour from a checklist into an experience you can remember.

This is also the stop where you notice the bigger pattern of the day. Each giant has a different relationship to the landscape:

• some invite you into them
• some frame you with views
• some show up through trees and distance
• some ask for a pause on a hill

And that variety is exactly why the private format works. With your own transport and your own timing, you’re not constantly reacting to other people’s pace.

One extra note from a recent tour: there was an added mention of the Forest tower as a great place to go during extra time. Your schedule can vary, but if your guide has flexibility and conditions are good, you might enjoy adding a viewpoint-style stop.

Price and value: what $935.81 buys for up to four

The price is $935.81 per group, up to four people. When you split it across a full group, it comes out to roughly $234 per person. That’s the right way to judge this kind of private tour because you’re paying for convenience and time, not for a stack of included museum tickets.

The value equation here is pretty clean:

• Admission is free at each stop, so your money goes mostly toward the transportation and the guided experience.
• You get private transportation, all fees and taxes, and bottled water.
• You do not need to arrange your own car rental and then play route planner across multiple Copenhagen-area districts.

Where you can feel the cost more is if you travel as a couple or solo, since you’ll be paying the full group price. If you have two or four people, this pricing gets much easier to stomach.

In my view, this is best treated as a “comfort upgrade” for a route that would be annoying to assemble on your own. If you hate the logistics, you’ll appreciate that the tour handles the driving so you can stay in fun mode.

What to pack and how to get the most from the crawling moments

This is not a formal sit-in-a-bus-and-point tour. You’ll likely do a mix of walking, climbing, and crawling because several giants are designed for physical interaction.

I’d pack:

• comfortable shoes with good grip
• a light jacket or layer for shade and tree cover
• a phone with enough battery for quick photo bursts
• a small snack, since lunch is not included

Also, don’t over-schedule the rest of your day. Even with short stop times, Copenhagen traffic and the time it takes to enjoy each sculpture can stretch your overall rhythm.

Who this tour suits best (and who might want to skip it)

This private tour is ideal if:

• you’re traveling with kids who like hands-on surprises
• you want troll sculptures plus calm nature settings
• you’d rather pay for a smooth plan than deal with car rental and navigation
• you care about the material stories, like scrap wood and pallet origins, and the person-to-person connections behind some names

It might not be the best match if:

• you prefer strictly indoor attractions
• you know you hate outdoors plans when weather changes
• you don’t want any crawling, climbing, or close interaction with the sculptures

Good news: the tour notes that most travelers can participate. That’s a broad statement, so use your own comfort level as the final filter.

Should you book The Forgotten Giants Private Tour?

I think you should book it if you want a half-day that feels playful but not chaotic. The private transport and short, focused stops make it easy to enjoy each giant without getting stuck managing logistics. The recycled-material angle also gives you something to talk about beyond just looking.

If you’re on the fence, use this quick test:

• If your group is 3 or 4 people and you dislike driving between multiple sites, this is a strong value.
• If your timing depends on weather, have a backup mindset, because the experience is outdoors.
• If you want a hands-on art day with Thomas Dambo’s creations and a guide like Vinod who can keep the mood lively, this tour is built for you.

FAQ

FAQ

How much does the private tour cost?

The Forgotten Giants Private Tour costs $935.81 per group, up to 4 people.

How long is the experience?

The tour lasts about 4 hours.

What time does the tour start?

The start time is 9:00 am.

What is included in the price?

The price includes private transportation, all fees and taxes, and bottled water.

Is pickup included?

Pickup is offered, and the tour provides private transportation.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included.

Do I need a mobile ticket?

Yes, the tour uses a mobile ticket.

What happens if weather is bad or I need to cancel?

The tour requires good weather. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time.