Copenhagen: The Forest Tower & Forgotten Giants Trolls Trip

Denmark’s Forest Tower is the star here: a graceful wooden hourglass rising through the trees, with a long spiral walk to a high viewing deck. The trip also adds two of Zealand’s oversized Forgotten Giants, making this a fine choice if you want fresh air, unusual architecture, and a break from Copenhagen’s city streets.

I like the easy transport from Central Station and the thoughtful touches on the minibus, including WiFi, air conditioning, and bottled water. I also like the mix of quiet woodland and playful public art. Guides such as Vinod have been praised for keeping the journey lively and explaining the tower, the countryside, and the trolls clearly.

The main drawback is simple: your $135 price does not include admission to the Forest Tower or lunch. If you only want to see the tower, the cost can feel high because much of the five-hour trip is transport. The troll visits make the price easier to justify, but check the separate entrance fee before booking.

Key points to know before you go

• The Forest Tower rises 140 meters above sea level, with views toward Copenhagen and Malmö on a clear day.
• The 12-circle walkway is a gradual climb, not a conventional staircase, and passes through the surrounding beech forest.
• Three beech trees grow inside the tower, close enough for you to touch as the structure narrows.
• Two Forgotten Giants extend the outing beyond the tower, with stops at Hill Top Trine and Sleeping Louis.
• The minibus leaves from behind Copenhagen Central Station, making the meeting point easy to reach.
• Budget separately for tower admission and food, since neither is part of the $135 tour price.

Why this half-day trip works beyond Copenhagen

Copenhagen is compact and easy to explore on foot, but Denmark makes more sense when you see a little countryside. This outing gives you that change of pace without asking you to rent a car, study regional bus routes, or work out how to reach the Forest Tower on your own.

The journey begins at Colbjørnsensgade 15, at the CPH Tours & Tickets office. It is about two minutes from Copenhagen Central Station, behind the station, so you can reach it easily by train or on foot from the city center.

From there, you spend about an hour in the minibus heading into the Zealand countryside. That hour matters. The tower is not a quick city attraction, and arranging independent transport can take effort. Here, you can sit back, use the onboard WiFi, and watch the city give way to fields and woods.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is provided. Several accounts specifically praise the smooth driving and comfortable minibus. That is useful on a five-hour schedule, especially if you are visiting Copenhagen during warmer weather or have already spent several days walking its streets.

The guide is more than a driver, though the amount of guiding can depend on the group and the person leading it. The strongest feedback points to friendly, witty guides who explain what you are seeing and share practical tips about Copenhagen along the way. One guide, Vinod, was singled out for his information, humor, and care for the group.

Walking into the Forest Tower

After roughly an hour on the road, you reach the Forest Tower area for about two hours. The first part is a woodland walk along wooden paths toward the tower. You do not simply pull up beside a viewing platform and take a quick photograph. The approach is part of the experience.

The setting is peaceful, with the path moving through the forest before the tower gradually comes into view. I like this design choice because it lets the structure reveal itself slowly. You get a sense of its scale before you begin the climb, and the walk gives you time to notice how the tower fits into the trees.

The tower is built as an hourglass shape. It is broad near the bottom, narrows in the middle, and opens again as you reach the top. Instead of climbing a tight central staircase, you follow 12 wide circles that curve upward around the structure.

That makes the ascent feel more like a walk than a hard climb. You still gain height, but the path is gradual and gives you changing views through the wooden frame. The tower is as much about architecture as it is about scenery. Its shape, materials, and position among the trees are the reason this visit feels different from a standard observation deck.

At the center, the structure narrows closely around three beech trees. You can touch them from the walkway. This small detail is one of the most memorable parts of the visit because the trees are not merely near the tower. They are part of the experience, with the wood and living trunks occupying the same space.

The 140-meter viewing platform

At the top, you step onto the viewing platform, 140 meters above sea level. The view reaches across forest and fields, and on a clear day you may see Copenhagen and Malmö more than 50 kilometers away.

Weather matters here. On a bright day, the distant view is the payoff for the walk. On a cloudy or hazy day, the closer forest remains attractive, but you should not expect a huge panorama. The tower is still worth seeing in less-than-perfect weather, yet the long-distance sightline depends on visibility.

You get roughly two hours in the Forest Tower area, which is enough time for the walk, the climb, photographs, and a little time to look around. The schedule does not force you to rush, but it is not an open-ended visit. Keep an eye on the time given by the guide, particularly if you want to visit the food outlets, coffee huts, gift shop, or film area mentioned near the tower.

You can find reasonably priced food and coffee at the site, but lunch is not included. One useful option is to bring your own lunch. A guide allowed the group to eat on the bus, though you should confirm the arrangement with your guide rather than count on it automatically.

The Forest Tower grounds also include cabins, according to the information provided by one visitor. They are not part of this excursion, but their presence helps show that the site is more than a single lookout. You get a small visitor area around the attraction, not just a tower in an empty wood.

What the tower costs beyond the tour price

The tour costs $135 per person, and that covers transport, the English-speaking host, driver, and guide, plus WiFi and bottled water. The Forest Tower entrance ticket is extra. This is the cost point you need to understand before you book.

The tour price buys convenience. You avoid arranging the trip from Copenhagen, and you get a driver who knows the route. You also add two troll stops that would be awkward to combine with the tower by public transport. If you value an organized half-day and want the countryside without a car, the price can make sense.

If your only goal is to climb the tower, the value is less convincing. One person felt the cost did not match an experience that was mainly transport rather than a fully guided visit. That is a fair concern. At the Forest Tower itself, you have free time to explore, so the guide does not provide a continuous guided walk every minute.

Before you leave Copenhagen, confirm the current tower admission price and decide if the total fits your budget. A separate entrance charge was a surprise for some people. The exact amount can change, so do not rely on an old figure.

The short stop at Skovtårnsvej 1

After the Forest Tower, the schedule includes about 20 minutes at Skovtårnsvej 1. This functions as a break before the return journey and the troll visits.

The stop is useful because the tower walk takes time, and you may want a drink, snack, or restroom break. It also gives the group a clear pause before the next part of the trip. Do not expect a major sightseeing stop here. Think of it as breathing room in a tightly planned half-day.

The schedule then allows about 45 minutes by minibus before reaching the first troll area. This is a good point to use the WiFi, rest your legs, or ask the guide questions about Zealand and Copenhagen.

Meeting Hill Top Trine, one of the Forgotten Giants

The first troll stop is Hill Top Trine, with about 15 minutes to see it. These giant wooden figures were created as public art and placed in less obvious parts of the region, rather than in a conventional museum or central square.

That makes the stop feel like a small treasure hunt. You leave the main attraction, reach a different setting, and find a huge figure waiting there. Fifteen minutes is enough for photographs and a short explanation, but it is not enough for a long walk or an extended visit.

The guide’s role is especially useful at the trolls. Without transport and local direction, visiting two of the figures would be difficult to fit into a Copenhagen day. The guide also explains the idea behind the Forgotten Giants, turning what could be a quick photo stop into something with more context.

The schedule includes another 15-minute minibus ride before the second troll. This keeps the afternoon moving, but it also means you should expect brief visits rather than slow exploration. If you like lingering over details, the Forest Tower gives you more time. The giants are quick, focused stops.

Sleeping Louis and the final ride home

The second troll is Sleeping Louis, one of the six Forgotten Giants. You have about 15 minutes here, followed by roughly 25 minutes in the minibus back to Copenhagen.

Sleeping Louis gives the outing a different mood from the tower. The Forest Tower is carefully engineered and calm. The giant is playful, oversized, and a little unexpected. Together, the stops create a day that feels less like a standard city excursion and more like a collection of unusual places you probably would not connect on your own.

You return to Colbjørnsensgade 15 after about five hours in total. The central location is convenient if you want to continue sightseeing, return to your hotel, or catch a train. Since the tour ends where it begins, you do not need to plan for a distant drop-off.

How the timing feels in practice

The published plan gives you approximately:

• One hour from Copenhagen to the Forest Tower
• Two hours at the Forest Tower
• Twenty minutes for a break
• Forty-five minutes to the first troll area
• Fifteen minutes at Hill Top Trine
• Fifteen minutes to Sleeping Louis
• Fifteen minutes at the second troll
• Twenty-five minutes back to Copenhagen

The timing works best if you treat the excursion as a guided sampler. You see the tower properly, but you do not spend half a day at the site. You visit two giants, but you do not have long free periods at either one.

The schedule has received praise for staying on time without making people feel hurried. That balance is important. A five-hour trip with several road legs could feel cramped, but the main visit gets the longest block.

Still, this is not the right choice if you dislike fixed departure times or want to change plans during the day. The minibus waits according to the group schedule, and the short troll stops leave little room for wandering.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would choose this trip for you if you want a simple way to see rural Zealand and prefer a guide-led day to independent planning. It suits architecture fans, nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who enjoys unusual public art.

Families with older children may like the combination of a forest walk, a tall tower, and giant wooden figures. The trolls give the day a playful edge, while the tower offers a strong sense of place and design.

It also works well for a short Copenhagen visit. You can see a major attraction outside the city without giving up an entire day. The central meeting point and five-hour duration leave time for an evening meal or more city sightseeing.

You should think twice if you are counting every dollar or only want a guided tour with constant commentary. The price includes transport and a guide, but the tower entrance and food cost extra, and much of the Forest Tower visit is self-guided. People who want a quiet, independent visit might prefer arranging their own way there if that is practical.

The path to the tower is described as accessible and follows a wooden walkway, but the provided details do not specify accessibility arrangements for every part of the tour. If you have specific mobility needs, ask the operator before booking.

Booking details worth knowing

The tour is offered in English with a live guide. The transport has received especially strong marks, with 90 percent of ratings giving it a perfect score. The overall rating is 4.7 from 76 ratings, which fits the main pattern: friendly guiding, a comfortable ride, strong views, and a memorable combination of stops.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying on the day you book, which is helpful when your Copenhagen plans are still shifting.

Meet at CPH Tours & Tickets, Colbjørnsensgade 15, 1652 Copenhagen. Because the office is close to Central Station, allow enough time to find the correct address behind the station. One person arrived to find a note suggesting the office was closed, but the guide arrived on time. If that happens to you, wait at the stated meeting point and contact the operator rather than leaving early.

Should you book the Forest Tower and trolls trip?

Book it if you want a convenient countryside escape with personality. The tower gives you thoughtful architecture and broad views, while Hill Top Trine and Sleeping Louis add a memorable, distinctly Danish oddity. The comfortable minibus and friendly guide can turn a complicated independent outing into an easy half-day.

Skip it if your budget is tight, you already have transport to the Forest Tower, or you want several hours to explore the site at your own pace. Remember to add the tower admission and lunch to the advertised price.

For most visitors who want something beyond Copenhagen’s center, I think the combination works. The Forest Tower is the main reason to go, but the Forgotten Giants are what make this trip feel unusual rather than simply convenient.

FAQ

How long does the Forest Tower and trolls tour last?

The tour lasts five hours, including transport from Copenhagen, the Forest Tower visit, two troll stops, and the return journey.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at CPH Tours & Tickets, Colbjørnsensgade 15, 1652 Copenhagen, Denmark. The meeting point is about two minutes from Copenhagen Central Station.

Is admission to the Forest Tower included?

No. The Forest Tower entrance ticket is not included in the $135 tour price and must be purchased separately.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included. Food and coffee are available at the Forest Tower site, and you may also ask the guide about bringing your own lunch.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide.

What transport is provided?

You travel by air-conditioned minibus with WiFi and bottled water. A host, driver, and guide are included.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you book without paying immediately.