E-biking Northern Forgotten Giants’ s Adventure

The best part of this private e-bike tour is the treasure hunt. You leave central Copenhagen behind and pedal into Zealand’s quieter countryside, where four giant wooden sculptures wait in places chosen for their views and natural setting. These are not polished city monuments. They are playful, rough-edged works made from local scrap wood and recycled materials.

I like the way the tour joins outdoor exercise with public art, and I like having a guide who can set the pace for your own group. Hisham runs E-Adventures, and Tamas is also named as part of the team. The main caution is simple: this is not a gentle sightseeing ride. You need good physical fitness, and the height and weight limits are strict.

• Four sculptures in one ride: See Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.
• Private group format: Your guide can adjust the speed and itinerary rather than keeping you to a large group schedule.
• Art made from waste: Learn how Thomas Dambo uses local scrap wood and recycled materials for his giant figures.
• Countryside views: The sculpture sites were selected for their scenic surroundings, not just for easy access.
• Equipment supplied: The tour includes an e-bike, safety equipment, and camera gear.
• Plan for a workout: The ride lasts about four and a half hours and requires a minimum height of 158 centimeters and a maximum weight of 90 kilograms.

Four giants, one open-air treasure hunt

Thomas Dambo’s Forgotten Giants are built to send you looking. Rather than placing the sculptures in the middle of Copenhagen, the artist and his team put them in less obvious spots around Greater Copenhagen. The result feels part art tour and part outdoor scavenger hunt.

That format gives the ride a clear purpose. You are not simply cycling past pleasant fields and wooded paths. You are heading toward a series of large wooden characters, each with its own name and setting. The route turns the journey between stops into part of the experience.

The sculptures are made solely from local scrap wood and recycled materials. That matters because the rough construction is part of their identity. You are seeing a creative use of discarded material, not a shiny object designed only for photographs. Your guide can explain what inspired the project and how Dambo’s recycling work shapes the figures.

The four sculptures on this outing are Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly. Each offers a different photo opportunity, but the broader pleasure is finding them in the open air. You get art, movement, and a reason to see parts of Greater Copenhagen that may not appear on a standard city tour.

Why the private format helps

A private tour is useful here because cycling ability varies widely. One person may want a steady pace, while another may be comfortable moving faster. Since only your group takes part, the guide can adjust the rhythm and make changes to the itinerary when practical.

That flexibility is also helpful for mixed groups. A family with older children, a pair of experienced cyclists, or a small group of friends can approach the ride differently. You are not being asked to match the speed of strangers or wait for a large pack to gather.

The private setup does not remove the physical demands. It simply gives you more control over them. You still need to be comfortable riding for much of a 4-hour-30-minute outing, and the company says participants should have a strong level of physical fitness.

E-bikes make the distance easier, but they do not turn the activity into a motorized sightseeing trip. You will still pedal, manage the bike, follow the guide, and cope with outdoor conditions. If you want a tour with almost no effort, choose a bus or walking option instead.

Starting at Bådehavnsgade 42P

The tour starts at 10:00 a.m. at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København. It ends back at the same meeting point, which simplifies the rest of your day. You do not need to arrange a separate pickup from the final sculpture.

The meeting point is near public transportation, so you can reach it without relying entirely on a taxi. Still, allow enough time to find the exact starting place and get settled before departure. A private activity usually benefits from a prompt start because the schedule includes several sculpture locations and a return ride.

At the beginning, you receive the e-bike and safety equipment. Camera gear is also provided, a useful touch for an outing built around large outdoor artworks. You should still bring clothing suited to changing weather, since this is an open-air activity and the tour operates only in good weather.

The supplied information describes the bikes as modern, high-end e-bikes designed for safe and comfortable riding at different ability levels. That should make the route more manageable, but the company does not promise a flat or effortless ride. The strong-fitness requirement is the better guide to what you should expect.

Sleeping Louis and the first sense of discovery

Sleeping Louis is one of the four giant figures on the route. The key appeal is not just the sculpture itself, but the act of finding a huge wooden character in an outdoor setting rather than encountering it in a gallery.

You can expect the guide to connect the figure with the wider Forgotten Giants project and Thomas Dambo’s use of recycled materials. This is where the treasure-hunt idea becomes clear: the sculpture feels like a destination you have earned by riding to it.

The setting also matters. Dambo’s team chose locations for their natural beauty, so the stop gives you more than a close-up view of carved wood. You can pause for photographs and take in the surrounding scenery before continuing.

There is no stated fixed amount of time at each sculpture. That is another place where the private format helps. Your group can spend longer taking pictures or move along sooner if the weather turns cool or your legs need a break.

Little Tilde brings the project into focus

Little Tilde is the second named figure on the route. Like the other giants, it shows how scrap wood can become something friendly, oversized, and memorable. The rough material gives the sculptures a strong sense of place because the work comes from local discarded resources rather than imported, polished construction materials.

This stop is valuable for anyone interested in the ideas behind public art. You are not only collecting four photographs. You are seeing a project built around reuse, local material, and access to art outside traditional museums.

The route between the figures is part of the attraction. You travel through Zealand scenery, with the e-bike helping you cover more ground than you could comfortably manage on foot. At the same time, you remain close enough to the outdoors to notice the changing views and the setting around each work.

If you are booking mainly for sculpture photography, remember that the sites are outdoors and the weather can affect the experience. The tour requires good weather, and a poor-weather cancellation leads to a new date or a full refund. That policy protects the basic character of the outing, but it also means you should keep some flexibility in your Copenhagen schedule.

Thomas on the Mountain and the bigger views

Thomas on the Mountain is the third figure and, from its name, the sculpture is tied closely to the shape of its setting. The tour description highlights scenic views from the sculpture locations, so this stop is likely to be as much about the outlook as the wooden figure.

I would treat this part of the ride as a good reason to bring a camera, even though camera equipment is supplied. The sculpture gives you a clear subject, while the surrounding countryside provides the wider frame.

The name also points to the playful character of the project. These are not solemn monuments. The figures are large, approachable, and designed to make you smile while encouraging you to explore.

Your guide can add context that a self-guided search would miss. Hisham and Tamas are described as interesting and fun by one detailed account of the company’s tours, with routes that are carefully planned and accessible. That is useful here because the art is spread across a broad area, and a well-planned route saves you from wasting energy or getting turned around.

Teddy Friendly completes the quartet

Teddy Friendly is the final named sculpture. The name keeps the tone warm and playful, which is a good match for an experience aimed at getting you outdoors rather than placing you in front of a formal lecture.

By this point, you will have seen four figures and the different natural settings selected for them. The final stop works as a payoff for the search, but it also marks the point when you need to think about the return ride. The activity lasts about four and a half hours, so fatigue can become more important late in the outing.

The guide-led format is especially useful at this stage. A private guide can monitor the group’s pace and make the final section feel manageable. You should still be honest about your fitness when booking. The e-bike assists your pedaling, but it cannot replace stamina or attention.

After Teddy Friendly, you return to the original meeting point at Bådehavnsgade 42P. Since the activity begins and ends there, you can plan a meal, museum visit, or rest period afterward without coordinating a distant pickup.

What the $209 price really covers

At $209 per person, this is not a cheap way to rent a bicycle for an afternoon. The price includes a private guide, the e-bike, safety equipment, and camera gear, along with a carefully planned route to four sculpture sites.

The value depends on how you would otherwise see the Forgotten Giants. A self-guided visit could cost less in direct tour fees, but you would need to work out the route, transport, timing, and locations yourself. You would also miss the guide’s explanation of Dambo’s recycling methods and the reasons behind the project.

For a small group, the private format makes the price easier to justify because the cost buys personal attention rather than a place in a large departure. It is most appealing if you want a ready-made outdoor day and prefer to let someone else handle the route.

The value is weaker if you are not interested in cycling or if you want a short, easy attraction visit. Four and a half hours is a substantial block of your Copenhagen trip, and the physical requirements are real. I would book it for the full combination of art, countryside, and guided cycling, not for one sculpture alone.

Who will enjoy this ride most

This outing suits you if you want to see a different side of Copenhagen and are happy to trade central-city sights for open countryside. It is a strong choice for people who like public art, active sightseeing, photography, and unusual local projects.

It also fits groups that want a private experience. You can keep the ride at your own group’s pace and adjust the itinerary with the guide. The experience is offered in English, so it works well for English-speaking visitors who want explanations as they ride.

I would think twice if you have limited cycling fitness, dislike outdoor weather, or need a highly predictable schedule. The company requires a minimum height of 158 centimeters and a maximum weight of 90 kilograms. Service animals are allowed, but the overall activity still requires you to manage an e-bike over several hours.

The tour is not described as wheelchair accessible, and the physical fitness requirement should be taken seriously. If you are unsure, ask the provider about current route conditions and how much riding is involved before paying.

Weather, cancellation, and practical planning

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the 10:00 a.m. start time. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund, with cut-off times based on local time.

Weather is a key factor. If poor conditions cancel the outing, you are offered another date or a full refund. The same choice applies if the minimum number needed for the activity is not reached.

I would avoid placing this tour on the final morning of a tightly scheduled Copenhagen trip. A weather change could force a reshuffle, and the ride itself takes most of the morning and early afternoon. Give yourself room to move the booking if needed.

Confirmation arrives when you book, and the activity is offered with a mobile ticket. Bring the information on your phone, dress for an open-air ride, and leave enough time to reach Bådehavnsgade 42P.

Should you book the Forgotten Giants e-bike adventure?

Book it if you want a private, active way to find four unusual works by Thomas Dambo and see more of Zealand than the usual city center. The guide, equipment, planned route, and flexible pace give the $209 price a reasonable foundation, especially for a small group.

Skip it if you want a short attraction stop, have limited physical fitness, or would rather spend your Copenhagen hours inside museums and historic buildings. For the right rider, this is a memorable change of pace: a four-and-a-half-hour search for giant recycled-wood figures, with fresh air and open views between each discovery.

FAQ

Where does the e-bike tour start?

It starts at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København, Denmark, at 10:00 a.m.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the starting meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Which Forgotten Giants sculptures will I see?

You will see Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What is included with the e-bike?

E-bikes, safety equipment, and camera gear are provided.

What are the physical and weather requirements?

You should have a strong physical fitness level. The minimum height is 158 centimeters, and the maximum weight is 90 kilograms. The experience requires good weather, and poor weather may lead to a different date or a full refund.