10 Forgotten Giants Tours in Scandinavia to Book Before the Season Turns

1.The Forest Tower and Forgotten Giants-A day tour from Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Leave Copenhagen by air-conditioned minibus for Camp Adventure’s 45-meter Forest Tower, a gentle woodland walk, and wide views from the treetops. After lunch, visit Thomas Dambo’s Hill Top Trine and Sleeping Louis sculptures. The English tour runs about five to six hours, with groups capped at 20 and tower admission extra.

“This was fabulous. The tower is a do not miss stop when in Denmark. Also, the hamburger is good if you need lunch there.”

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2.The Six Forgotten Giants Hunt and Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $137Top rated

Meet Milad Shekhzada outside the YMCA Interpoint Hostel for a four-hour small-group hunt for Thomas Dambo’s six Forgotten Giants. Ride between wooded parks and open countryside, walk to each recycled-wood sculpture, hear the artist’s story, and pause for coffee, tea, and snacks. Expect moderate walking and changeable Danish weather.

“Tour Guide was very friendly and was prepared with snacks, tea and coffee which was Great. The whole group was very lovely. The Giants were very cool and the Guide offfered to take pictures of each of us. He informed us about the artist and answered questions. It was an amazing experience, don’t miss out on this one. Also the nature was rly pretty :) !”

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3.The Forest Tower & Forgotten Giants Trolls Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Travel from central Copenhagen to Zealand’s Forest Tower, walk its 12 rising circles, and reach a viewing platform 140 meters above sea level. Your English-speaking host handles the driving and shares local stories before taking you to Hill Top Trine and Sleeping Louis, two of the Forgotten Giants. Forest Tower entry and lunch cost extra.

“An amazing tour to see the Forest Tower and 2 forgotten giants. The drive was pleasant and the guide was really well informed. The quide also provided good tips for Copenhagen, he was witty, kind and friendly. Definitely recommended this trip.”

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4.E-biking Central Forgotten Giants’ s Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Leave central Copenhagen behind on a private 3.5-hour e-bike ride to four Thomas Dambo sculptures: Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Hilltop Trine. Guides including Tamas, Daniel, Thomas, and Sam lead you through bike paths, woods, fields, and suburban streets. Bikes, helmets, and water are included.

“Just book the tour you won’t regret it! This is a unique and memorable tour that gets you a combination of fresh air, exercise, and escape into nature, and seeing beautiful environmentally conscious artwork. Our guide, Tamas, was great: friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and made the experience smooth and enjoyable. We even got to stop and taste wild raspberries growing along the bike route. The total trip was 25 miles but the e-bikes make it easy with little effort. You get to see parts of Denmark that you normally don’t see with standard tours. Highly recommended!”

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5.The Hunt For The Six Forgotten Giants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

Meet at 10:00 am in central Copenhagen for a four-hour hunt through suburban woods, hills, lakes, and bridges. A guide such as Milad or Ahmed drives your small group to six Thomas Dambo sculptures, shares stories about each site, and provides tea or coffee during a break. Expect several walks, changing weather, and a maximum of six people.

“Loved getting away from the city, even though Copenhagen is one of my most-favorites! Our guide was nice and accommodating.”

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6.The Six Forgotten Giants Trolls Hunt with Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129Best value

Leave central Copenhagen by comfortable minibus for a four-hour hunt for Thomas Dambo’s six original wooden giants. With guides such as Vinod or Vino, you’ll visit quiet nature areas, hear the stories behind each sculpture, and walk roughly 10 to 15 minutes at some stops. Groups are capped at eight, with Wi-Fi onboard.

“This tour is a great little getaway. None of the walking is terribly difficult (there is only one that is on a hill that might be challenging during inclement weather). It is nicely paced as there is a 5-10 drive between most of them. At no point are you rushed through each giant. Overall, highly reccomend.”

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7.Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

You’ll leave central Copenhagen by bus with an English-speaking guide, then walk short paths and fields to find six Thomas Dambo sculptures. The route includes Sleeping Louis, Hilltop Trine, Oscar Under the Bridge, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Friendly Teddy. Guide Vinod has led the tour, which includes WiFi and phone chargers on the bus.

“This was such a fun adventure searching for trolls! What a great way to see beautiful Denmark and spend an afternoon looking at these six hidden trolls. The tour ran smoothly, leaving promptly on time and we never felt rushed and we had plenty of time to admire each troll.”

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8.Private Forgotten Giants E-Bike Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $213

You’ll ride a Maravelo e-bike from Copenhagen through Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk to find four Thomas Dambo sculptures: Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly. Your guide speaks English, Danish, Russian, or Arabic, and the private tour includes a safety helmet, camera, and water.

“We thoroughly enjoyed riding on the outskirts of Copenhagen and meeting three of Thomas Dumbos giants. The bikes were good. The timing itself felt rushed - we and others in the group would have enjoyed a quick coffee stop, and a bit slower return ride - it was rushed.”

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9.E-biking Northern Forgotten Giants’ s Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $209

Join Hisham or Tamas from E-Adventures for a private 4.5-hour e-bike hunt around Greater Copenhagen. Visit Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly. Bikes, safety gear, and camera equipment are included, with routes adjusted to your pace.

“Hisham runs a wonderful company. His tours are well thought out, the trails are all accessible, the bikes are great and Tamas and he are knowledgeable, interesting and fun. The whole day is terrific! Highly recommended.”

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10.The Forgotten Giants Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Join South Zealand Tours for a four-hour private drive from Copenhagen to six Thomas Dambo sculptures in Hvidovre, Rødovre, Ishøj, Vallensbæk, Taastrup, and Albertslund. You can crawl into giant hands and mouths, sit on wooden legs, cross a stream with Teddy Friendly, and enjoy open views. Guide Vinod has earned special praise for his care and service.

“This was a wonderful experience, one I will never forget! It is my dream to see all of Thomas Dambo’s trolls. This trip gave me the opportunity to check many off my list and not have to worry about all the details of a car rental, I just got to sit back and enjoy the ride. Thank you for making my experience personal and relaxing.”

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