The Hunt For The Six Forgotten Giants

Copenhagen’s Six Forgotten Giants are enormous wooden sculptures tucked into parks, woods, hills, and quiet corners outside the city center. This four-hour outing takes you to all six by private vehicle, with short drives between sites and walks that let each giant reveal itself in its own setting.

I like the small group limit of six, which makes it easier to ask questions, share the hunt, and get help with photos. I also like the tea or coffee stop, especially when Danish weather turns wet. The main drawback is the walking: some sculptures require a fair number of steps, and the small vehicle may feel tight when full.

Key points

• Six sculptures in one half-day: See Sleeping Louis, Hilltop Trine, Oscar Under The Bridge, Thomas on the Mountain, Little Tilde, and Teddy Friendly.
• A guide-led hunt: Milad and Friends provide local stories, directions, photos, and practical help along the way.
• Private transport between sites: You ride from Copenhagen’s Valdemarsgade to suburban and natural settings rather than arranging several bus or train connections.
• A real break in the middle: Tea or coffee, with biscuits mentioned by the guide, gives you a warm pause between walks.
• Small and personal: The maximum group size is six, useful for solo visitors, couples, families, and small groups.
• Plan for Danish weather: Bring water, sturdy walking shoes, and clothing that can handle rain and changing conditions.

Why these six wooden giants are worth the trip

Thomas Dambo’s sculptures are not placed in a formal gallery or a central square. They sit outdoors, often partly concealed by trees, water, slopes, or bridges. That setting is the point. You are not simply pulled up beside six large statues for a quick photograph. You leave the car, follow a path, and find each one as part of a small outdoor quest.

The sculptures also give you a different view of Copenhagen. The city center is easy to love, with its canals, palaces, and busy cycling routes, but this tour moves into quieter parts of the capital region. You see ponds, wooded paths, open countryside, and suburban green spaces that most short city visits miss.

I especially like the way the tour gives each sculpture a personality. Sleeping Louis sounds ready for a nap, Hilltop Trine claims a fine lookout, and Oscar Under The Bridge is built around surprise. Thomas on the Mountain has the height advantage, Little Tilde is the sweet one, and Teddy Friendly has the name you would expect from a giant meant to invite a hug.

The result feels playful rather than academic. You get background on Dambo and the sculptures, but the focus stays on being outdoors, finding the next figure, and enjoying the setting.

Starting at Valdemarsgade at 10 a.m.

The meeting point is Valdemarsgade 15, in Copenhagen, and the start time is 10 a.m. The outing returns to this same point after roughly four hours. That makes it fairly easy to fit into a morning or early afternoon, though you should avoid scheduling a tight museum booking immediately afterward.

The tour includes private transport, so you do not have to work out a route linking six separate sites. This matters because the sculptures are spread around the outer parts of Copenhagen, not arranged along one simple walking route. You ride from place to place, then get out for the portion that matters most: the walk to each giant.

The vehicle holds a maximum of six participants. That small size is one of the best reasons to choose this experience over a large coach outing. Milad, who is frequently praised for being friendly, well organized, and attentive, can speak with people directly rather than addressing a crowd.

A full vehicle may not feel spacious, so consider that when deciding how much comfort you need. The tour works best if you see the drive as a practical link between outdoor stops, not as a roomy sightseeing bus.

Sleeping Louis begins the giant hunt

The first stop is Sleeping Louis. The name gives you the mood at once: this is a giant at rest, likely stretched out in a setting where you can pause and take in the surroundings.

The first sculpture helps set the pace for the day. You get out, walk to the figure, look at how the wood fits into the place, and take photographs. The attraction is not only the sculpture itself. It is the surprise of finding a very large human form in a natural or semi-natural area.

You should not expect to stay beside the vehicle at every stop. The route includes walking, and one direct description of the experience points out that some giants involve a bit of a hike. Wear shoes with good grip, even if the weather forecast looks calm.

Hilltop Trine brings the best view

Hilltop Trine is the natural viewpoint stop. Her position gives the tour a change of rhythm after the first sculpture, and the higher setting lets you look across the surrounding area.

This is where the outdoor design of the project becomes especially clear. A sculpture on a hill feels different from one under a bridge or beside water. The setting changes the way you approach it, photograph it, and understand its character.

The paths may not be difficult for most people, but the tour description warns that it may not suit anyone with walking difficulties or other physical limitations. If you need frequent rests, have trouble with uneven ground, or find getting in and out of a car hard, this is not the easiest way to see the giants.

For everyone else, Hilltop Trine offers a good reason to slow down. Do not rush straight to the sculpture, take a moment to look around and enjoy the view.

Oscar Under The Bridge adds a little surprise

Oscar Under The Bridge is the most playful stop in the first half. The location is part of the experience, since the sculpture is connected to an unexpected place rather than a grand civic setting.

This kind of placement is one reason the hunt works better with a guide. The point is not only to arrive at a pin on a map. You are looking for something that might not be obvious from the road, then seeing how its form interacts with the bridge and nearby surroundings.

The first three stops give you a useful sample of the project’s range: a sleeping figure, a hilltop character, and a giant in a tucked-away spot. You also get time to walk, take pictures, and hear stories before the mid-tour break.

Tea, coffee, and a warm pause outdoors

A tea or coffee break comes between the first three giants and the final three. This is included in the price, and biscuits have also been provided on the outing. One particularly appealing version of the stop involved sitting in a small hut beneath trees beside a lake while rain fell outside.

That detail tells you something important about the tour. The break is not simply a rushed drink from a café counter. Depending on conditions and the guide’s arrangements, it can be a cozy pause in the countryside. It gives you a chance to dry off, talk with the group, and recharge before more walking.

Do not treat this as a full meal. Meals are not included, so eat before the tour or plan food for later. Bring your own water as well. Tea or coffee is welcome, but it does not replace the need for a drink during several outdoor walks.

Thomas on the Mountain changes the scale

Thomas on the Mountain uses height as its main trick. The name suggests a giant placed to take advantage of a slope or raised position, giving you another strong photo setting.

By this point, you will have a good sense of the route. The vehicle handles the long gaps, while your feet cover the paths to the sculptures. That combination lets you see much more than you could on foot in four hours, but it still requires active participation.

The tour suits people who enjoy walking with a purpose. You are not covering miles for the sake of it. Each path leads to a large, unusual work of art, and the changing surroundings keep the outing from feeling like one repeated stop.

Little Tilde is the gentlest character

Little Tilde is described as the cutest of the six, and she brings a softer mood to the collection. The name also makes a funny contrast with the scale of the project. Even a giant can have a small, friendly personality.

This stop may be especially appealing to families. The sculptures are built for visual discovery, and children can enjoy the sense of finding a giant in the woods or beside a path. The outing is not a playground visit, though, so young children need to manage the walks and stay with the group.

If you are taking photos, use the setting as much as the sculpture. The best picture may show the giant within the trees, hill, water, or open space rather than cropping tightly around its face.

Teddy Friendly finishes the collection

Teddy Friendly is the final giant on the route and a fitting end to a day built around oversized, welcoming figures. The name gives this sculpture an easy appeal, and the final stop lets you complete the full set rather than choosing only the most central examples.

Seeing all six is the strongest reason to book a guided outing. You could try to locate the sculptures independently, but arranging transport and finding every path would take planning. A guide who knows the stops can keep the day moving and help you spend your time looking at the art instead of checking directions.

The tour returns to Valdemarsgade after Teddy Friendly. Since the overall length is about four hours, you still have much of the day available for Copenhagen, provided you leave some room for weather or a slower pace.

Milad and the value of a small group

Guide quality matters here because the sculptures are only part of the experience. Milad is repeatedly described as warm, polite, punctual, entertaining, and well organized. He also answers questions about Copenhagen and Denmark, so you can use the drive time to ask about other places to visit.

He has taken photos for participants, carried water and snacks on some outings, and had umbrellas available when rain arrived. Those touches are useful on a walking day, though you should still bring your own water and rain gear rather than depend on supplies.

Other guide names appear in the experience feedback, including Ahmed, who was praised for his courtesy and photography. Tours By Milad & Friends may assign different hosts, so you should not assume that Milad will lead every departure. The consistent feature is the small-group format and guide-led transport.

A group of four is likely to feel especially personal. At the six-person maximum, it becomes more social but still far more manageable than a large bus. Solo visitors may appreciate the chance to chat with the other participants, while families can ask questions without needing to compete with a crowd.

Is $142.47 a fair price?

At $142.47 per person, this is not a cheap way to spend a morning. You are paying for private transport, a guide, route planning, and the convenience of reaching six widely spaced sculptures in one outing. Tea or coffee is included, but meals and accommodation are not.

The value improves if you have limited time in Copenhagen or do not want to rent a car. Reaching six outer suburban sites independently could involve several public transport connections, long waits, and route research. The tour packages that work into one half-day and adds local help along the way.

The value is less convincing if you only want to see one or two giants, dislike walking, or prefer exploring at your own speed. The sculptures are free to visit, so the price is for access by vehicle and the guided experience, not admission tickets.

I would compare the cost with your priorities. If Thomas Dambo’s work is a main reason for your Copenhagen visit, the tour saves effort and lets you see the entire Forgotten Giants group. If the sculptures are a minor curiosity, you may find the price harder to justify.

Weather, walking, and what to bring

Danish weather can change quickly, and rain does not stop the tour. Bring a waterproof outer layer, shoes that can handle wet paths, and extra clothing if you are sensitive to cold. An umbrella may be available from the guide, but it is sensible to carry your own rain protection.

Pack water even though tea or coffee is served. You may also want a small snack, since no meal is included. Keep your phone charged for photos, but do not forget to look up from the screen. The settings are a major part of the day.

Plan on more walking than the vehicle portion might suggest. The tour is not suitable for people with significant walking difficulties or other physical limitations, and getting in and out of a small vehicle can be uncomfortable for some. If you are unsure, contact the provider before booking.

Who should book this outing?

I would choose this tour if you like public art, unusual photo stops, light adventure, and time outdoors. It works well for couples, solo visitors, families with older children or teenagers, and anyone who wants a break from central Copenhagen.

It is also a good choice for Thomas Dambo fans. One participant who had already seen the six later found a seventh sculpture independently in Christiania, suggesting that the tour can become a starting point for exploring more of his work.

I would be cautious if you need a fully accessible vehicle, dislike group schedules, or want a long, detailed art lecture at every stop. The guide provides stories and information, but the day is active and informal. The focus is on finding the sculptures, walking to them, and enjoying the surroundings.

The experience earns a 4.9 rating from 45 ratings, with 96 percent recommending it. The useful way to read those figures is not that every departure will be perfect. One poor experience involved a participant who had trouble walking, which slowed the group and made the vehicle feel crowded. Treat mobility and group size as real booking factors.

Should you book the Six Forgotten Giants tour?

Book it if you want to see all six sculptures without arranging a complicated route, and if four hours of walking in changeable weather sounds like fun. The small group, private transport, tea break, and friendly guiding make the price easier to accept for a dedicated art fan or a first-time visitor with limited days.

Skip it if you only want a quick photo, need generous space and easy access, or prefer free independent sightseeing. For the right person, though, this is a cheerful way to meet Copenhagen beyond the old center, one giant at a time.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Valdemarsgade 15, 1665 København, Denmark.

What time does the tour begin?

The stated start time is 10 a.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately four hours and returns to the original meeting point.

How many people can join?

The activity has a maximum of six participants.

What language is offered?

The tour is offered in English.

Are the sculptures included at no extra admission cost?

The itinerary lists admission as free. The booking price covers the guided experience and private transportation.

Is tea or coffee included?

Yes. Tea or coffee is included, and biscuits have been prepared during the break on some outings.

What should I bring?

Bring water, good walking shoes, and clothing suited to unpredictable Danish weather.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded, and changes within that period are not accepted.