Copenhagen: Private Forgotten Giants E-Bike Treasure Hunt

The best part of this private ride is the hunt for Thomas Dambo’s Forgotten Giants, huge outdoor sculptures built from scrap wood and recycled materials. Instead of ticking off Copenhagen’s usual sights, you pedal through parks, paths, and outer suburbs to find Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.

I like the easy-to-use Maravelo e-bike and the way this trip combines art with fresh air. I also like that the route shows you parts of Zealand most city visitors miss, with stops in Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk. The main drawback is the tight schedule: one rider felt the return was rushed and wished for time to stop for coffee.

Key points

• Four giant sculptures: Search for Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.
• A private three-and-a-half-hour ride: The 210-minute route gives your group a guide and a more personal pace.
• Good for mixed biking levels: The Maravelo e-bike is designed to make the ride easy and comfortable.
• A different side of Copenhagen: Ride through outer districts, parks, and open Zealand scenery rather than the central sights.
• Useful technology included: Your package includes a Livall safety helmet and an Osmo Pocket Camera for high-quality video.
• Plan your energy: The route is active and can feel rushed if you want long café stops or a slow return.

Why the Forgotten Giants make a good day out

Thomas Dambo’s sculptures turn an ordinary bike ride into a treasure hunt. Each giant is made from local scrap wood and recycled materials, so the art fits the setting rather than sitting behind museum walls. You find the figures outdoors, often in parks or natural areas, which gives the ride a playful purpose.

I like this idea for Copenhagen because it moves you beyond the postcard center. You still begin in the capital, but the real focus is the outer part of the city and the surrounding Zealand scenery. The reward is not only the sculptures. You also get a look at paths, green spaces, and everyday districts that are easy to miss on a standard city break.

The tour is private, so you are not tied to a large group. That can matter on a bike. You can ask questions, get help with the e-bike, and keep communication simple with your guide. The available languages are English, Danish, Russian, and Arabic.

Starting at Bådehavnsgade 42P

The meeting point is outside BetaFactory Trifolium at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København SV. This is not the sort of tour where you simply show up at a central square and join a walking group. You need to reach the stated meeting point before the ride begins.

Your guide provides the Maravelo e-bike, a bottle of water, and the included safety equipment. The Livall high-tech helmet is part of the package, and an Osmo Pocket Camera is provided for high-quality video shooting. I would arrive with enough time to get comfortable with the bike and helmet before setting off.

The e-bike is an important part of the experience. You do not need to be an expert cyclist to enjoy the route, and past riders found the bikes easy to handle. Still, this is a bike tour, not a short ride between nearby attractions. You should be comfortable spending several hours outdoors and moving under your own power, even with electric assistance.

The first 30 minutes toward Glostrup

The opening electric-bike ride takes about 30 minutes. This section gives you time to settle into the Maravelo and learn how it responds. If you have little experience with e-bikes, use this early part to ask your guide about the controls and braking.

The route then continues toward Glostrup, where the tour includes about 50 minutes of biking. This is your first real taste of the trip’s character: safe cycling routes, open views, and a change from central Copenhagen’s familiar streets.

I like this part because the tour is not pretending the suburbs are famous monuments. The pleasure comes from seeing how Copenhagen connects to its outer districts by bike. You get a more ordinary, local view of the region, with green areas and routes that would be hard to cover efficiently on foot.

Hunting for Sleeping Louis and Little Tilde

The sculptures are the reason to keep an eye on the route. Sleeping Louis and Little Tilde are among the named Forgotten Giants on this experience, and finding them gives the ride its treasure-hunt feel.

Dambo’s work is especially well suited to this format. The sculptures are large, humorous, and made for outdoor discovery. They are not presented as precious objects in a quiet gallery. You encounter them in the open air, then take in the way each figure relates to the surrounding park or natural area.

I would treat each stop as a chance to slow down, look closely at the recycled construction, and ask your guide about the artist’s ideas. The tour specifically includes context about what inspired Dambo and how he uses local scrap wood and recycled materials. That makes the art more meaningful than a quick photo stop.

The schedule may not allow you to linger as long as you wish. One person who enjoyed the ride still felt the timing was rushed and wanted a slower return. If you like photographing every detail, keep your stops focused and listen to your guide’s advice about the time.

The 80-minute ride through Høje-Taastrup

The longest section is the approximately 80-minute bike tour in Høje-Taastrup. This is where you get the strongest sense of the route as a countryside outing rather than a city activity.

The attraction here is the scenery. You ride through Zealand nature and open spaces, with the e-bike helping you cover ground without making the route feel like a race. The tour’s value comes from combining movement, outdoor time, and art. You are not simply transported to each giant by vehicle, then returned to Copenhagen.

Thomas on the Mountain is one of the named sculptures on the route. Its title suggests the sort of playful scale that makes Dambo’s work memorable, though the supplied details do not specify exactly how long you stop at each figure or the precise setting. Your guide is the right person to explain the local connection and point out what to notice.

This section may suit you best if you want a change from city sightseeing. It also demands the most patience. A three-and-a-half-hour experience has a fixed end time, so there is limited room for long breaks, extended meals, or an unhurried coffee. Bring your own interest in the ride itself, not only the final sculptures.

Albertslund and the return through green spaces

The itinerary gives about 45 minutes to the electric-bike ride through Albertslund before returning to Bådehavnsgade 42P. This final part helps complete the loop through Copenhagen’s outer districts.

Teddy Friendly is another of the four named giants. Along with Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, and Thomas on the Mountain, it gives you four clear targets for the treasure hunt. The tour description promises all four, while one past account referred to seeing three, so I would confirm the exact day’s route with the provider if finding every named sculpture is essential to you.

The return is where time management matters most. One rider specifically wanted a slower ride back and a quick coffee stop. Another had time for ice cream or beer by a lake toward the end, so the pace may depend on the guide, the group, and conditions on the day. You should not assume a formal café break is built into the 210 minutes.

A useful tip is to ask your guide early if there will be time for a stop. A café about 10 minutes from the ending point was recommended for lunch and coffee by one guide, but that meal is not part of the tour and comes after the ride.

What the private format is worth

The price is $213 per person. That is a serious cost for a bike outing, but it includes more than bike rental. You receive a private guide, a Maravelo e-bike, a Livall safety helmet, an Osmo Pocket Camera, and water. The route also covers 210 minutes and several parts of the Greater Copenhagen area.

I see the strongest value for two kinds of people. First, it suits a small private group that wants a guide and does not want to join strangers. Second, it works for visitors who place a high value on unusual art and outdoor time, rather than trying to pack in as many central attractions as possible.

The price is harder to justify if you mainly want a quick look at the sculptures. You are paying for the guided ride, the equipment, the route planning, and the chance to cover a broad area without arranging your own bikes or navigation. If you already have a bicycle and prefer to explore independently, this organized option may feel expensive.

The included camera adds a nice touch for anyone who wants a record of the day. Still, I would view it as a bonus, not the main reason to book. The real value is the combination of the private guide, comfortable e-bike, and access to four outdoor sculptures spread across the outskirts.

Who will enjoy this ride most

I would recommend this experience to adults and anyone aged 14 or older who enjoys cycling, outdoor art, and a slightly unusual route. It is a good fit if you have already seen Copenhagen’s central sights or want to give one half-day to something less familiar.

You will likely enjoy it if you:

• Like art that feels playful and public rather than formal.
• Want to see Zealand scenery and outer Copenhagen by bike.
• Prefer a private group with a live guide.
• Are curious about recycled materials and sustainable art.
• Want an e-bike that makes a longer ride more manageable.
• Enjoy a planned route instead of handling maps and bike logistics yourself.

I would think twice if you want a relaxed café-centered outing, have little interest in cycling, or need a lot of spare time at each stop. The tour is friendly and fun, but it covers several places in 210 minutes. The day has momentum.

Children under 14 cannot join. The provided information does not give a separate fitness rating, but you should be ready for several hours of outdoor cycling. Electric assistance makes the ride easier, not effortless.

Guide quality and the feel of the day

The guide is central to this experience. The best version of the tour is not just a sequence of GPS points. It is a guided introduction to the sculptures, the artist’s use of scrap wood, and the places between the stops.

Past experiences with the tour describe the guide as friendly, enthusiastic, and generous with time. One guide offered several water stops and spent time talking about Copenhagen while the group enjoyed ice cream or beer by a lake. Another helped make the route feel welcoming for people learning to use an e-bike.

That personal element matters because the scenery itself is subtle. You are not riding from one famous monument to another. Your guide helps you notice why the route is worth taking and keeps the treasure hunt from becoming a simple scavenger chase.

The available guide languages are English, Danish, Russian, and Arabic. You can select from those language options when checking availability.

Practical timing, pace, and comfort

The full experience lasts 210 minutes, or three and a half hours. The listed sections add up to the same total: 30 minutes toward Copenhagen, 50 minutes around Glostrup, 80 minutes in Høje-Taastrup, and 45 minutes through Albertslund.

That breakdown shows why the tour can feel full. The time includes riding between areas as well as finding and viewing the giants. A short water pause may fit comfortably, but a long meal probably will not.

I would wear practical clothes for cycling and bring a little patience for the schedule. The tour includes one bottle of water, but the information does not say that extra drinks or food are supplied. Since a previous guide suggested a nearby café after the ride, you can plan lunch or coffee for afterward rather than counting on a meal during the route.

The activity takes place outdoors, so the quality of your day will depend partly on the weather. The provided details do not state a bad-weather policy, so ask the provider if conditions look poor.

Cancellation and booking flexibility

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option also lets you hold a place without paying immediately, which is useful when your Copenhagen schedule is still changing.

Starting times depend on availability. Because this is a private group experience, check the date and language that suit your party before booking. The meeting point is fixed at Bådehavnsgade 42P, outside BetaFactory Trifolium.

Should you book the Forgotten Giants ride?

I would book this tour if you want a private, active outing with a clear sense of discovery. The recycled-wood giants are unusual, the e-bike makes a broad route practical, and the trip gives you a view of Greater Copenhagen that a central walking tour cannot provide.

I would skip it if your ideal day means slow coffee stops, very short rides, or a tight budget. At $213 per person, this is a specialty experience, not a cheap way to rent a bicycle.

For the right person, the price buys a well-planned route, a guide, useful equipment, and an afternoon of playful art in the open air. Ask about the day’s exact sculpture route if seeing all four is important, and plan any substantial food stop for after the ride.

FAQ

How long does the Forgotten Giants e-bike tour last?

The tour lasts 210 minutes, or three and a half hours.

Where does the tour begin and end?

It begins and ends outside BetaFactory Trifolium at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København SV, Denmark.

Which sculptures will I look for?

The experience includes Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.

What areas does the bike route cover?

The route includes Copenhagen, Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk, with scenic riding through the Zealand Region.

Is an e-bike included?

Yes. The experience includes a Maravelo e-bike designed for safe and easy riding.

What equipment and supplies are provided?

You receive a Livall high-tech safety helmet, an Osmo Pocket Camera for high-quality video shooting, and a bottle of water.

Can children join the tour?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 14.