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

The best part of this outing is the pairing of two very different sights: a graceful wooden tower rising above the forest and enormous recycled troll sculptures hiding around Copenhagen’s outer suburbs. I like the easy escape from the city and the freedom to explore Camp Adventure at your own pace. The minibus, small group, and friendly guiding make a car-free visit simple.

The catch is clear: the 195 DKK Forest Tower ticket is extra, and the tour price mainly covers transport, guiding, and convenience. If you want a long, fully guided sightseeing day, this may feel light on content. If you want fresh air, unusual photo stops, and a few quiet hours outside Copenhagen, it makes much more sense.

Key points to know before you book

• The Forest Tower reaches 45 meters above the trees, with a 900-meter walkway leading through Camp Adventure.
• You get about two hours at Camp Adventure, enough for the tower, forest walk, shop, and a meal if you keep moving.
• Lunch is not included, but the street food market sells sandwiches, salads, burgers, coffee, and pasta.
• Two Forgotten Giants are included, Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre and Sleeping Louis in Rødovre.
• Transport is the real convenience, since the tour takes you beyond Copenhagen by air-conditioned minibus with WiFi.
• Wear shoes with good grip, especially for the sometimes muddy or uneven paths to the sculptures.

Why this half-day trip works so well

Copenhagen is easy to love, but after a few days of canals, bicycles, museums, and busy streets, a patch of Danish woodland can feel like a welcome change of pace. This tour gives you that change without asking you to rent a car or work out a complicated public transport route.

You meet near Copenhagen Central Station at 10:00 in the morning. From there, an air-conditioned minibus carries you roughly an hour south to Camp Adventure. The group is limited to 20 people, though the minibus format can feel more personal than a large coach tour. WiFi is provided onboard, and the driver also acts as host and guide.

The drive is part of the experience. You leave the city behind and see more of the Danish countryside and suburbs than you would on a standard Copenhagen city tour. Commentary is generally useful without filling every minute. That suits me. You can ask questions, listen to local information, or simply enjoy a quiet ride.

Several strong experiences have been associated with guides such as Vinod, whose calm driving and measured commentary helped make the journey relaxing. Guide quality can vary from departure to departure, but the tour is at its best when the guide gives you practical context and then lets you enjoy the sites on your own.

Walking through the forest to the 45-meter tower

Camp Adventure is the main event. The Forest Tower opened in 2019 and was designed to make a nature visit feel accessible and memorable without turning the forest into a theme park. A 900-meter treetop walkway guides you through the woods before reaching the tower.

The walk is one of the nicest parts of the stop. You are not simply dropped at a viewing platform and asked to take a quick photo. The route lets the forest unfold gradually, with changing views between the trees and a sense of height building as you approach the tower.

The tower itself rises 45 meters, or about 148 feet. Its broad wooden structure has a distinctive shape, and the path spirals upward rather than forcing you up a narrow staircase. The ascent is usually described as easy, but you still need to be comfortable with height and a steady uphill walk.

At the top, you can look down into the tower’s central opening and across the forest beyond. Bring a camera. The view from above is the kind of photograph that gives the outing its visual punch, especially when you frame the curving wooden structure below.

The Forest Tower is not a traditional lookout over famous monuments or a dramatic coastline. The reward is quieter: treetops, open countryside, and a wide view of Denmark’s green interior. In clear weather, it is especially pleasing. In snow or softer winter light, the woods take on a different mood, but cold and slippery conditions make proper clothing more important.

You pay for entry at Camp Adventure, and that fee is not included in the tour. The stated price is 195 DKK. This matters because the tour’s advertised cost of $134.25 per person is not the final amount for the tower visit. Add the entry fee when comparing this outing with a self-guided trip.

Making the most of your two hours at Camp Adventure

The stop at Camp Adventure lasts about two hours. That is a sensible amount of time for most people, but you will want to keep an eye on the meeting time if you plan to eat as well as climb the tower.

A relaxed visit might look like this:

• Walk the forest route to the tower.
• Take the ascent slowly and spend time at the top.
• Return through the wooded walkway.
• Visit the shop or nearby facilities.
• Buy lunch or eat food you brought with you.

The tour does not include a meal. At the street food market, you can buy sandwiches, salads, burgers, coffee, and pasta. The food is served near picnic tables with a view over the old town mill pond, which makes the lunch break feel more pleasant than a rushed roadside stop.

You may also bring your own food and drinks. That is useful if you have dietary needs, want to save money, or prefer to spend more time outside. I would not count on a long restaurant meal here. The lunch break is listed as about 30 minutes, so choose something quick unless your guide gives the group extra time.

There are other activities at Camp Adventure, including a treetop adventure area visible from the grounds. They are not part of this half-day visit, so do not book this tour expecting time for a full ropes course session. The attraction is the tower and the surrounding walk.

Meeting Hill Top Trine, the giant with open hands

After Camp Adventure, the tour begins the return drive toward Copenhagen. Two Forgotten Giants are included, both made by Danish artist Thomas Dambo from recycled materials.

The first is Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre. She rests on a small hill and offers a viewpoint across Avedøresletten. You can crawl into the palms of her hands, which turns the sculpture into a playful climbing and photo opportunity rather than something you simply stand beside.

This stop lasts about 20 minutes. That is enough to see the sculpture, take photographs, and enjoy the setting, but it is not a long walk or a full cultural visit. The appeal is the surprise of finding a huge wooden figure in an ordinary suburban area.

The Forgotten Giants project encourages people to explore parts of the Copenhagen area that are easy to miss. These are not placed beside the city’s major attractions. They sit among hills, trees, paths, and residential surroundings. Your guide matters here because the sculptures can be difficult to locate on your own.

Hill Top Trine is also a good stop for families and anyone who enjoys unusual public art. Children can climb into the hands, while adults get a memorable photograph and a glimpse of an everyday part of greater Copenhagen.

Crawling into Sleeping Louis in Rødovre

The second sculpture is Sleeping Louis, found on a wooded hill in Rødovre. This giant is lying down with his mouth open, creating a natural space where you can crawl inside, play, or even rest for a moment.

The sculpture has a different character from Hill Top Trine. Trine is perched above a view, while Louis feels more tucked away among trees and nature. The contrast keeps the final part of the trip from becoming repetitive.

Plan on another 20-minute stop. The path may be uneven, and wet weather can make it muddy. Wear shoes that you do not mind getting dirty and that have a firm sole. This advice is especially useful in colder months, when wet leaves and slippery ground can make a short walk less carefree.

The tour includes two of the six original Forgotten Giants in the area. That is worth understanding before booking. If your main goal is to see as many of Dambo’s sculptures as possible, this tour will not cover the whole project. Its strength is the combination of two giants with the Forest Tower, not a complete troll hunt.

What the minibus adds, and where it falls short

For visitors without a car, transport is the strongest practical reason to book. Camp Adventure is about 50 minutes from Copenhagen, and the two sculptures are spread around the outskirts. The tour handles the driving, directions, parking, and timing.

The minibus is air-conditioned and includes WiFi. Most departures carry a small group, with a maximum of 20 people. That size makes it easier to hear the guide and reduces the sense of being processed through a large excursion.

The main weakness is the amount of time spent on the road compared with the time at each giant. You spend close to an hour getting to Camp Adventure, then make the return journey with two short sculpture stops. If you judge the tour only by the number of sights, the price can feel high.

The vehicle has also had an occasional comfort issue during very hot weather, when air-conditioning performance was not sufficient. That problem was reported as fixed, but weather and vehicle conditions can still affect comfort. Tall passengers may find the seating a little tight.

The tour ends back at the original meeting point near Copenhagen Central Station. That is convenient if you have evening plans in the city, though the 10:00 start and five to six-hour duration mean you should not schedule anything important too close to the expected return.

Is the $134.25 price fair?

The tour costs $134.25 per person before the Forest Tower admission. That makes the true outing cost higher than the headline price, and you should include lunch as another possible expense.

I see the value in three areas:

1. Private-style transport without a rental car. You get direct transportation to a site that is not as simple to reach from central Copenhagen.
2. A guide who handles the hard-to-find sculpture stops. Without local directions, Hill Top Trine and Sleeping Louis would be easy to miss.
3. A clean, compact schedule. The tour combines countryside, a major viewing structure, public art, and lunch in one outing.

Still, the tour is not a bargain for someone who only wants the tower. A self-arranged visit could be more attractive if you are comfortable organizing transport and paying only for the attraction you want. The tour makes more financial sense when you value convenience, guiding, and the two additional sculpture stops.

Some excursions operated by the same company may be changed or canceled if too few people book. On one occasion, customers were offered a replacement trip to the Forest Tower and Møns Klint. That alternate outing is not part of this advertised experience, so treat any change as a separate arrangement rather than a guaranteed feature.

Who should book this experience?

I would choose this tour if you have two or three days in Copenhagen and want one day outside the city. It gives you nature without sacrificing the ease of a guided plan.

It suits:

• Couples looking for an unusual outing and good photographs.
• Families who enjoy climbing, woodland paths, and giant sculptures.
• Solo visitors who do not want to rent a car.
• Anyone interested in modern Danish design and recycled public art.
• People who prefer free time at a site instead of constant guided commentary.

It is less suitable if you dislike heights, need a long meal break, or want a full day packed with museums and historic sights. The tower is high, and the two troll stops are short. People wanting to see all six Forgotten Giants should choose a different plan.

Wear layers and sturdy shoes. Warm clothes are useful in cold weather, and good grip matters after rain or snow. The experience is outdoors from start to finish, so conditions will shape your enjoyment.

Should you book the Forest Tower and Forgotten Giants tour?

Book it if your ideal Copenhagen extra is a quiet forest walk, a striking wooden tower, and playful art in places you would not easily find alone. The guide, transport, and compact group remove most of the practical fuss.

Skip it if the separate 195 DKK entry fee bothers you, or if you expect a long guided tour with detailed commentary at every stop. You are paying for access and convenience as much as for sightseeing.

My advice is to book when you value an easy escape from the city and can accept the added tower cost. Bring a camera, plan a quick lunch, and treat the giants as charming bonuses rather than the main event. The Forest Tower is the reason to go, and the trolls give the return journey its smile.

FAQ

How long does the Forest Tower and Forgotten Giants tour take?

The tour lasts approximately five to six hours, including transportation from Copenhagen, time at Camp Adventure, lunch, and the two sculpture stops.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at Colbjørnsensgade 15 near Copenhagen Central Station at 10:00 am and ends back at the same meeting point.

Is the Forest Tower admission included?

No. You must buy the Forest Tower entry ticket at Camp Adventure. The stated admission price is 195 DKK.

Is lunch included?

No. You can buy sandwiches, salads, burgers, coffee, or pasta at the street food market. You may also bring your own food and drinks for the picnic area.

Which Forgotten Giants does the tour visit?

The tour visits Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre and Sleeping Louis in Rødovre. Each stop lasts about 20 minutes.

What is included in the tour price?

The price includes air-conditioned minibus transport, WiFi onboard, fuel surcharge, and a host, driver, and guide. Lunch and Forest Tower admission are not included.