A troll hunt in the Copenhagen suburbs sounds odd—until you see the giants in person. This 4-hour minibus tour is a half-day mix of wooden public art and quiet Danish nature, where you’ll crawl into a giant’s hands or mouth and learn why each one was built.

What I love most is the way the trip keeps moving without rushing. You get a comfortable minibus ride between places (often only 5–10 minutes), plus enough time at each stop to take photos and actually look. My other favorite bit: the guide (often Vinod) ties the sculptures to local making, volunteer stories, and the artists behind them, so the trolls feel like part of the place, not just a stop on a checklist. The one consideration is that some walks involve uneven ground and a hill or two, so it’s not ideal if you want a fully stroller-free or mobility-light outing.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Small group size (max 8): you won’t feel packed in, and it stays easy to hear the guide.
• Six stops with free admission: each troll stop is ticket-free, so you’re paying mostly for transport and guiding.
• Short, manageable walks: most trolls are reachable within about 10 minutes from the parking area, with one hill that can be awkward in bad weather.
• Relaxed pacing: the drive time between stops lets you reset and enjoy the scenery, not sprint between sculptures.
• Onboard comfort perks: a minibus/van is used, and WiFi has been reported on the ride.
• These trolls are interactive: you’ll crawl, play, and sometimes get a better angle only by going in.

Finding Denmark’s Trolls Without a Rental Car

This is built for people who want to see the original six trolls around Copenhagen without doing the whole car-and-parking puzzle. You start at CPH – Tours & Tickets (Colbjørnsensgade 15) at 10:00 am, then you return there at the end. The operator provides private transportation, which matters because the trolls are scattered across suburbs and nature areas rather than sitting in a tight city cluster.

The tour runs in English, uses a mobile ticket, and keeps the group to up to 8 people. That small size is a big deal here. With fewer people, you spend more time looking and less time waiting your turn to get a crawl-through angle (yes, you’ll probably line up for that).

Duration is about 4 hours. You’ll be outside for much of it, so this feels more like a morning outing in fresh air than a quick city diversion.

Price and What $129.59 Really Buys You

At about $129.59 per person, this isn’t a cheap gimmick tour. But it also isn’t only paying for six photo stops. You’re paying for three practical things:

1. Transport between six separate sites across the Copenhagen area. This saves you time, planning, and hassle, especially if you don’t have a car.
2. A guide who explains the why behind the art. In reviews, Vinod (the guide/owner) comes up again and again for humor, pacing, and how he connects the sculptures to their makers and materials.
3. Free admission at each giant. Each stop is listed with ticket-free admission, so you’re not stuck paying extra fees once you arrive.

Lunch isn’t included. That’s normal for a half-day tour, but it does affect value if you’re the type who wants food covered. Plan on bringing a snack or buying something separately before or after.

Is it worth it if you have your own vehicle and don’t care about the stories? One reviewer made the comparison that renting a car and using an online map could be cheaper. That’s a fair point. If you want context and convenience, the minibus + guide value usually wins.

The Troll Hunt Pace: Drives, Photo Time, and Walking Reality

The experience is structured around six stops, and each one gives you roughly 30 minutes. Between many of the trolls, you’ll get short drives—often described as about 5–10 minutes—so you’re not stuck in a long transfer slog.

At the ground level, the walks are typically short. Reviews describe troll access that can be within about 10 minutes of walking from the parking lot. That said, it’s not a “sit and roll” outing. You’ll be on paths and natural ground. There’s also at least one stop that involves a hill, which is fine in good weather and more annoying when it’s wet or slippery.

One more practical touch: there’s usually a bathroom break built into the flow between stops. That’s helpful because you’re outside and moving for around 3.5 hours, and you don’t want to guess where the nearest facilities might be.

If you love photos, you’ll enjoy this pace. The group size and timing mean you usually aren’t fighting a crowd to get that one perfect angle of a giant’s hand or face.

Stop 1 in Hvidovre: Hill Top Trine and the View from Her Hands

Stop 1 is in Hvidovre, at Hill Top Trine. She’s perched on top of a little hill, and the design encourages you to crawl right into the palms of her hands. It’s a playful moment, but it also gives you something practical: a better sense of the surroundings.

From this hilltop spot, you get a viewpoint over Avedøresletten. Even if you don’t go for a long photo session, the height makes the place feel open and breezy, like you’ve stepped out of the city for a while.

There’s also a neat story in the naming. Hill Top Trine is named after a volunteer connected to building another hidden giant. That detail matters because it turns the trolls from “random outdoor art” into a network of community effort and ongoing creativity.

Potential drawback here: because you’re on a hill, this is where uneven ground and weather can matter most. If you’re sensitive to footing, wear shoes with real grip.

Stop 2 in Rødovre: Sleeping Louis and the Gaping-Mouth Play Zone

In Rødovre, you’ll find Sleeping Louis. He’s on a hill covered in trees and nature, and he feels tucked away in a secret pocket of the area outside Copenhagen. This stop leans hard into the interactive design.

You can crawl into his gaping mouth. The sculpture isn’t just something to look at from the outside. It’s meant for play, and yes, one description notes that you can even rest inside him.

This stop is also a good break for your legs because the ground is part of a natural setting where you might take your time finding the best “inside the troll” angle. The trees help soften the noise and make it feel more like a small woodland experience than a tourist photo spot.

Stop 3 in Ishøj: scar under the bridge Built from Scrapwood

In Ishøj, the third giant is scar under the bridge. This one has a strong materials story. He’s made from scrapwood connected to a torn-down watermill and broken pallets from local industries.

That construction detail changes how you see the art. Instead of imagining a factory-made sculpture, you can picture repurposed pieces traveling from ordinary building waste into a character that belongs in nature. It’s a reminder of how Danish makers often treat materials like they still have a second life.

The name also ties to art and people. He is named after an artist from Chile who visited Thomas and helped during the period when Thomas and the team were building the sculpture.

One small tip for this stop: since the name feels visual (bridge scar), take a moment to look for how the surroundings frame the sculpture. Even when you can’t “see the bridge” in a literal way from where you stand, the idea is part of the mood.

Stop 4 in Vallensbæk: little Tilde Watching Across a Small Lake

At Vallensbæk Municipality, stop four is little Tilde, located in Vallensbæk Mose. This is described as a beautiful area filled with wild nature and animal life, and it changes the feel of the hunt.

The key moment here is distance. little Tilde watches through the trees at the other side of a small lake, so you don’t always get an instant full view. You may catch her partially at first, then gradually as you change position or step closer to a clearer line of sight.

That slower reveal is part of the experience. It turns the hunt into a kind of nature spotting game. Instead of marching from one perfect photo backdrop to the next, you’re scanning the edges of the scene—trees, waterline, and the gaps between.

Good walking shoes still matter. Even when the stroll is short, you’ll be navigating outdoor ground, and the vibe here rewards patience.

Stop 5 in Taastrup: Teddy Friendly’s Hand to Help You Cross

In Taastrup, you’ll meet Teddy friendly. He’s built from local scrapwood, including cut-offs from cut down local trees, which were used for the fur. That makes him feel closer to the landscape, like the area contributed to his “coat.”

This troll stands at a water stream by a lake, holding out a hand to help people cross. It’s an ideal spot for photos because the pose is naturally directional—your body wants to turn toward the “helping” hand, and you can frame yourself as if you’re stepping toward the next step in the crossing.

This is also one of those stops where the short time matters. With only about half an hour, you’ll want to decide quickly whether you’ll do full exploration photos or stay more focused on the story and getting the walk done smoothly.

Stop 6 in Albertslund: Thomas On The Mountain for the Best Sit-Down View

The final stop is in Albertslund, with Thomas On The Mountain. This one is placed on top of a hill, designed so you can chill and look out. The sculpture’s legs are long, and they make a natural place to sit with friends.

This is a great ending because it’s not just “one last troll shot.” It’s a viewpoint payoff. You get a view over the municipality of Albertslund, and you’ll find it easier to catch your breath after earlier more active stops.

It also works as a reset moment. By the final troll, you’ve already done the interactive crawling, the material stories, and the nature spotting. Sitting with the skyline and listening to the guide’s closing thoughts feels like the tour coming together.

Guides Like Vinod: What the Stories Add to Wooden Art

The big reason this tour gets high marks isn’t only the trolls. It’s the way the guide brings the sculptures into focus.

Vinod has a reputation in the reviews for being engaging and organized, and for walking with you to the giants rather than simply handing you directions. He also tells the background of the trolls and connects details like names, volunteer effort, and scrap materials to the bigger idea: these aren’t random characters. They’re part of an art project with human fingerprints.

That storytelling is what turns a quick crawl-and-photo mission into something more satisfying. You leave knowing what you looked at and why it was built that way.

And the humor helps. When you’re dealing with six wooden giants in the suburbs, a guide who can keep the energy light makes the whole thing feel easier and more fun.

What to Bring for a Comfortable Troll Trek

You’ll be outside for most of the morning and you’ll do short walks between stops. Pack smart and you’ll enjoy the day more.

Bring:

• Comfortable shoes with good grip (outdoor paths can be uneven).
• Water. Reviews specifically note that water isn’t provided onboard, with one tip that you can buy it at a small mini-store before you leave.
• Sunscreen. Even in Denmark, you can burn when you’re outside for hours.

If you’re the kind of person who gets cold easily, also consider a light layer. The tour is outdoors and nature-heavy, and weather can change quickly.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Might Want to Skip It)

This tour is ideal for:

• Families looking for an outdoorsy activity with real interaction.
• Solo travelers who want company but not a huge group.
• Couples and friends who enjoy art, scavenger-hunt energy, and easy walking.

It may not be your best match if you have limited mobility or need very minimal walking. Reviews point out that some locations involve about 10–15 minutes each way walking, plus at least one hill stop can be challenging in bad weather.

The good news: the overall route is paced to keep it manageable, and the drives help break it up. It’s just not designed as a fully seated outing.

FAQ

How long is the Six Forgotten Giants Trolls Hunt with Minibus?

It runs for about 4 hours (approx.).

Where does the tour start and end?

You start at CPH – Tours & Tickets, Colbjørnsensgade 15, København, Denmark, and the tour ends back at the same meeting point.

What time does the tour start?

The start time is 10:00 am.

How many trolls will I see?

You’ll visit six troll stops.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, the tour is offered in English.

How big is the group?

The maximum group size is 8 travelers.

What’s included in the price?

All fees and taxes are included, along with private transportation.

Is lunch included?

No, lunch is not included.

Are the attraction tickets free at each stop?

Admission tickets are listed as free at each of the six troll stops.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Final Call: Should You Book This Troll Hunt?

Book this if you want an easy way to get out of central Copenhagen, see six original wooden trolls, and learn the stories behind them with a small-group guide on a comfortable minibus. It’s especially worth it if you don’t have a car, or if you’d rather spend your time listening and looking than solving logistics.

Skip it (or at least think hard) if you hate uneven ground or expect a fully low-mobility experience, since you’ll be walking between parking areas and at least one stop involves a hill. And if you’re purely price-focused and already plan to drive yourself, you may decide to DIY the route.