E-biking Northern Forgotten Giants’ s Adventure

The best part of this private e-bike treasure hunt is that it takes you beyond Copenhagen’s center to four giant wooden sculptures hidden around Zealand. Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly turn a bike ride into a playful search through open countryside, with scenic views chosen for their natural setting.

I like the freedom of a private guide, since your group can set the pace and adjust the route. I also like that the e-bikes and safety equipment are included, making a longer ride more realistic even if you are not a serious cyclist. The main drawback is the fitness requirement: this is not a gentle city spin, and the 158-centimeter height and 90-kilogram weight limits rule out some riders.

Key points

• Four Thomas Dambo sculptures: Find Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.
• A private 4.5-hour ride: Your group rides with an English-speaking guide and can adjust the pace.
• Open Zealand scenery: The sculptures sit in outdoor locations selected for their natural beauty.
• Modern e-bikes included: Bikes, safety equipment, and camera gear are supplied.
• Useful guide experience: Hisham runs the company, while Tamas is among the guides associated with the tours.
• Know the limits: You need strong physical fitness, must be at least 158 centimeters tall, and weigh no more than 90 kilograms.

Four giants beyond central Copenhagen

Thomas Dambo’s Forgotten Giants project gives this ride its character. These are not polished museum pieces placed in a neat row. They are large wooden figures made from local scrap wood and recycled materials, set outdoors in places chosen for their scenery.

That makes the tour part art outing, part scavenger hunt, and part countryside ride. You are not simply shown four sculptures from a vehicle. You pedal from one to the next, search for each figure, and see how the setting becomes part of the artwork.

I like this idea because it gives you a reason to explore Greater Copenhagen rather than staying within the familiar center. The sculptures are the target, but the ride between them matters just as much. The open-air format also keeps the experience casual. You can take photographs, enjoy the views, and learn what inspired Dambo to build with discarded materials.

The private format makes a real difference here. You are not tied to the needs of a large group, so your guide can adjust the pace and itinerary for your party. That is useful when one person wants more time with the artwork, or when the group needs a short break during the ride.

Starting at Bådehavnsgade at 10 a.m.

The tour begins at Bådehavnsgade 42P in Copenhagen at 10 a.m. and finishes at the same meeting point. Since the ride is private, you do not need to spend the morning waiting for a large group to assemble at several pickup points.

The start time gives you a clear half-day plan. Set aside about four and a half hours from departure to return. That is long enough to reach several outdoor sculpture sites, but short enough to leave part of the afternoon free for Copenhagen.

A mobile ticket is accepted, and the experience is offered in English. The meeting point is near public transportation, which makes it more practical if you are staying elsewhere in the city. You should still allow time to reach Bådehavnsgade without rushing. A bike tour is a poor place to begin the day already flustered.

Getting comfortable on the e-bike

The supplied e-bikes are described as latest-technology models designed for safe and easy riding across different skill levels. Safety equipment is included, along with camera gear.

That equipment package adds real value. You do not need to arrange a separate bike rental or bring your own protective gear, and you can focus on the route rather than on transport between sculpture sites. The e-bike assistance should also make the ride more approachable than using a standard bicycle, though you still need strong physical fitness.

The stated minimum height is 158 centimeters, and the maximum weight is 90 kilograms. These are firm planning details, not minor footnotes. If you are close to either limit, contact the operator before booking so you do not arrive with an unsuitable bike.

You should also be comfortable riding outdoors for several hours. The tour is designed to be pleasant for different biking levels, but it remains an active outing. The safety information makes clear that outdoor cycling carries normal risks, and you are responsible for your conduct during the ride.

Sleeping Louis and the open-air treasure hunt

Sleeping Louis is one of the four figures you seek out. The supplied details do not specify the exact route order, so do not expect a fixed sequence that is guaranteed every day. Your guide may adjust the itinerary to suit conditions and the group.

The appeal of this stop is the act of finding a huge wooden figure in an outdoor setting rather than encountering it in a gallery. Dambo’s use of local scrap wood and recycled materials is easier to appreciate when you are standing beside the finished work and thinking about the ordinary materials that went into it.

You will want your camera ready. Camera gear is provided, which is a thoughtful touch for a ride built around large, unusual subjects. The sculptures are made for photographs, but the surrounding scenery gives you more than a quick portrait of a wooden figure.

Little Tilde and Dambo’s recycled materials

Little Tilde gives the tour another chance to see how Dambo turns discarded materials into public art. The project’s recycling focus is not just a side note. It is central to the way these figures were made and to the reason they feel different from conventional monuments.

Your guide can explain what inspired the sculptures and how the artist’s team used local scrap wood. That context helps connect the ride to Danish ideas about outdoor life, reuse, and public art without turning the experience into a formal lecture.

Because this is a private outing, you can ask questions as they come up. A larger group often pushes past a sculpture once everyone has taken a quick photo. Here, your guide can let your party spend more time looking, photographing, or simply enjoying the spot.

Thomas on the Mountain and the best views

Thomas on the Mountain is another of the four planned stops. Its name suggests a strong connection between the figure and the terrain, but the supplied information does not promise a specific elevation or viewpoint. What you can count on is that the sculpture locations were selected for their natural beauty.

That is an important part of the experience. The ride is not only about collecting four names from a checklist. You are also being taken to outdoor places where the scenery helps define the visit. The view from a sculpture site may be as memorable as the sculpture itself.

I would treat this section as a reason to keep your schedule flexible. Give yourself time to stop and look around rather than trying to race from one figure to the next. The guide can alter the pace, which is especially useful if your group has mixed cycling ability.

Teddy Friendly and the final sculpture search

Teddy Friendly completes the set of four Forgotten Giants on this tour. By this point, the rhythm of the outing should be clear: ride through the Greater Copenhagen area, locate a giant wooden figure, hear about its creation, take photographs, and continue to the next site.

The final stop also gives you a chance to judge the project as a whole. Each sculpture is made from recycled and locally sourced scrap wood, yet each has its own name and personality. Seeing four in one outing makes the artistic idea easier to grasp than seeing only one isolated figure.

The exact order and timing can change, so you should not plan around a precise minute-by-minute schedule at the sculpture sites. The private arrangement is best used for what it offers: a ride that can bend a little around your interests and energy.

What the guide adds to the ride

A good guide matters on a route like this because the art is spread across a wide area. Hisham runs the company, and Tamas is among the guides connected with these tours. The available feedback specifically praises the thoughtful routes, accessible trails, strong bikes, and the guides’ ability to make the day interesting and fun.

The useful point for you is not simply the personality of the guide. It is the care put into route planning. A ride to scattered sculptures can easily become a tiring exercise in following roads. The tour is designed instead around accessible trails, scenic stops, and the stories behind Dambo’s work.

Your guide also has room to respond to your group. If you are comfortable riding at a brisk pace, you can keep moving. If you want more time with the art or scenery, the private setup gives you a better chance of getting it.

Is $209 a fair price?

At $209 per person, this is not a budget bike rental. You are paying for a private guide, a four-and-a-half-hour experience, an e-bike, safety equipment, camera gear, route planning, and access to four widely separated art sites.

The value depends heavily on how you would otherwise see the sculptures. If you tried to organize the route alone, you would need to arrange a suitable bike, work out the connections between sites, and research the Forgotten Giants project. You would also lose the flexibility of having one guide adjust the ride for your group.

For a solo budget cyclist or someone who only wants a short ride, the price may feel high. For a couple, family group, or small party that wants a guided outdoor day without joining strangers, the private format makes the cost easier to justify.

The strongest value comes from the combination of transportation and interpretation. This is not four quick photo stops with a guide standing nearby. It is a planned ride through the countryside, with the sculptures providing a clear purpose and the scenery filling the spaces between them.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend this ride to people who want to see a different side of Copenhagen and enjoy being active outdoors. It suits anyone curious about public art, recycling, and unusual places that are hard to reach as part of a standard city tour.

It is also a good choice for a private group with different cycling speeds. The ability to set your own pace is useful, though it does not remove the need for good fitness. The ride is not suitable for anyone below 158 centimeters, above 90 kilograms, or uncomfortable with several hours of outdoor cycling.

Families should check the height requirement carefully for every participant. Service animals are allowed, and the meeting point is near public transportation, but the tour is still fundamentally a cycling activity rather than a sightseeing trip with occasional movement.

Weather matters, too. The experience requires good conditions, and poor weather can lead to a new date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the 10 a.m. start, but changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

My verdict on the Forgotten Giants ride

Book this tour if you want art, countryside, and exercise in one half-day outing, and if your group meets the height, weight, and fitness requirements. The private guide, flexible pace, supplied e-bikes, and four sculptures give you more than a standard city bike ride.

Skip it if you want a relaxed sightseeing morning, dislike outdoor cycling, or need a low-cost way to see one sculpture. At $209, the price makes sense when you value the private guiding and the planning that links four remote art stops into one manageable route.

FAQ

Where does the e-bike tour begin?

The tour starts at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København, Denmark.

What time does the tour start?

The scheduled start time is 10 a.m.

Where does the experience end?

The ride returns to the meeting point at Bådehavnsgade 42P.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately four hours and 30 minutes.

Which sculptures are included?

The tour visits Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and the guide can adjust the pace and itinerary.

What is included with the e-bike?

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

Are there height and weight requirements?

Yes. Riders must be at least 158 centimeters tall and weigh no more than 90 kilograms.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.