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

The Forest Tower is the star here: a graceful 45-meter wooden spiral rising above the trees, reached by a pleasant walk through Camp Adventure’s forest. On the return, two enormous recycled sculptures by Thomas Dambo add a playful Danish twist to the outing. This is a useful way to see countryside beyond Copenhagen without renting a car.

I like the comfortable small-group format and the freedom to walk the tower at your own pace. I also like the contrast between quiet woodland, a pond-side lunch stop, and the cheerful Forgotten Giants. The main drawback is price: at $134.25, you still pay separately for the Forest Tower, with admission listed by past visitors at about 195 DKK.

Key points

• The 45-meter Forest Tower: A broad wooden walkway spirals gradually upward, so the climb feels more like a forest walk than a stair workout.
• Two Thomas Dambo sculptures: You visit Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre and Sleeping Louis in Rødovre, both made from recycled materials.
• Small-group transport: The air-conditioned minibus carries no more than 20 people and includes WiFi.
• Free time at Camp Adventure: About two hours gives you time for the tower, woodland paths, the shop, and lunch.
• Extra admission cost: The Forest Tower ticket is not included, so add that expense before comparing the tour with independent transport.
• Good footwear matters: The troll stops can involve uneven or muddy ground, especially in wet or cold weather.

Why the Forest Tower makes a strong half-day escape

Copenhagen is easy to enjoy on foot, but the city does not show you much of rural Zealand. This tour changes the setting quickly. After meeting at Colbjørnsensgade 15 near Copenhagen Central Station at 10:00 am, you ride for roughly an hour through the outskirts and countryside to Camp Adventure.

The journey is part of the appeal. You see more than the familiar center, and the guide can offer local information without filling every minute with commentary. That balance matters. Several guides have been praised for giving useful context while allowing a quiet ride, and Vinod, one named driver, is noted for making the trip relaxed and informative.

The group is capped at 20 people, though the minibus experience feels most personal with a smaller party. You get round-trip transport, air conditioning, WiFi, fuel, and an English-speaking host, driver, and guide. That is the practical value of the tour: you can reach a place that is not especially simple to visit by public transport, without arranging a rental car.

Walking through Camp Adventure to the 45-meter tower

Camp Adventure is not just a parking lot beside a lookout. You walk through the forest on a roughly 900-meter treetop route before reaching the tower. The path leads you gradually upward, with trees close by and changing views through the branches.

The tower opened in 2019 and has a distinctive hourglass shape. Its wooden ramp curves upward rather than forcing you up a tight staircase. That makes the approach manageable for many people, although anyone uneasy with height may find the top intimidating. One practical advantage is that you can set your own pace instead of being pushed along by a large guided group.

At the summit, the view opens over the forests and countryside beyond. On a clear day, this is the main payoff. The appeal is not a dramatic mountain panorama. It is the sense of being high above a broad sweep of Danish woodland, with the tower’s curved structure framing your photographs.

Bring a camera, but also take a moment to look down into the tower. The view through the spiral is one of the most memorable photo angles available here. The wooden design, the treetops, and the open sky work especially well in photographs.

The tower is a gentle walk for many people, but it is still 45 meters high. The tour is described as suitable for most people, not every person. If heights trouble you, you can decide how far up you want to go. Good grip on your shoes is sensible, particularly in damp weather.

Two hours at Camp Adventure, including lunch

You spend about two hours at Camp Adventure. That is usually enough time to walk to the tower, make the climb, enjoy the view, return to ground level, and stop for food without racing.

Lunch is not included. At the street food market, you can buy sandwiches, salads, burgers, coffee, and pasta. There are picnic tables overlooking an old mill pond, giving you a pleasant place to pause after the tower. Food quality has received favorable comments, especially the burger, but you should still treat this as a casual food stop rather than a planned restaurant meal.

You may also bring your own food and drinks. That is useful if you have dietary needs or want to keep the overall cost down. Since the tour price already includes transport but not lunch or tower admission, packing a snack is a sensible budget move.

Camp Adventure also has a shop, and there are other activities in the wider complex, including a rope course visible from parts of the area. The tour does not promise time for every attraction, so do not assume you can add a separate activity to the schedule. The two-hour stop is designed around the tower, lunch, and a little free time.

Meeting Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre

The first Forgotten Giant stop is Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre. Thomas Dambo built the sculpture from recycled materials as part of his larger Forgotten Giants project. Trine rests on a small hill and offers a playful viewpoint over Avedøresletten.

This is not a formal museum visit. You walk up to the sculpture, take photographs, and explore it at close range. You can crawl into the palms of Trine’s hands, which makes the stop especially appealing for children and anyone who enjoys interactive public art.

Expect about 20 minutes here. That is enough for photographs and a close look, but not enough for a long walk around the area. If you hoped to see every Forgotten Giant near Copenhagen, this tour will feel limited. It visits two sculptures, not all six in the area.

The guide adds real value at this stop because the sculptures can be difficult to locate without local directions. Their settings are spread around suburban districts rather than grouped in one central park. The minibus takes you close, and the guide helps turn what could be a confusing search into a straightforward visit.

Finding Sleeping Louis in Rødovre

The second stop is Sleeping Louis, tucked into a wooded area on a hill in Rødovre. Louis is another recycled sculpture by Thomas Dambo, but the mood is different from Trine’s. This giant is lying down, with a wide open mouth that you can enter.

The sculpture invites you to climb, play, and take unusual photographs. Children often enjoy the chance to sit inside the figure, while adults may appreciate the odd contrast between a huge wooden person and an ordinary suburban setting.

The visit lasts around 20 minutes. You may need to walk over uneven ground to reach it, and wet conditions can make the route muddy. Wear shoes with a firm sole and clothing you do not mind getting dirty. This advice is more important here than at the tower, where the main path is easier and more controlled.

These sculptures are not grand historical monuments. Their value is their humor, scale, and connection to local public spaces. They give you a glimpse of a modern Danish art project that rewards curiosity rather than a formal art background.

What the $134.25 price really covers

At $134.25 per person, this is not a cheap shuttle. You also pay for admission to the Forest Tower, listed at about 195 DKK by past customers, and lunch is extra. That additional cost should be clear in your budget before booking.

The fair comparison is not simply the cost of a bus ticket. You are paying for a driver and guide, round-trip transport, route planning, a small group, and stops that are awkward to connect independently. If you do not have a car and want a fixed schedule, those conveniences have genuine value.

The harder question is whether you need a guided tour at all. If you are comfortable arranging transport and paying the tower entrance separately, an independent visit may cost less. On the other hand, public transport may take more planning, and you could easily spend time locating the two sculptures.

I would book this tour for convenience, not for the lowest possible price. It is also better value if you care about seeing both the Forest Tower and the Forgotten Giants in one outing. If the tower is your only goal, compare the cost of getting to Camp Adventure on your own.

The minibus ride and the small-group rhythm

The air-conditioned minibus takes about an hour each way. It includes WiFi and is generally described as clean and comfortable, though one past visit involved weak air conditioning during a heatwave. Conditions can vary, so carry water and dress for the weather rather than relying completely on the vehicle climate control.

Tall passengers may find the seat spacing a little tight. That is a fair tradeoff for a smaller vehicle, but it is worth considering if you need extra legroom. The group limit of 20 is still a major advantage over a full-size coach.

The schedule is fairly structured. You leave Copenhagen at 10:00 am, spend about two hours at Camp Adventure, stop for lunch within that visit, and then see the two sculptures on the way back. The full outing lasts approximately five to six hours and ends at the original meeting point.

That timing leaves some of the day available in Copenhagen, but not necessarily enough for a major timed attraction afterward. If you want a completely free afternoon, an earlier departure would help. As planned, this is a compact nature outing rather than a full-day expedition.

How much guiding should you expect?

The host, driver, and guide role can vary by departure. You should expect practical information about the tower, the forest, the route, and the sculptures, but not a nonstop lecture on Danish history or art.

That is a strength for some people. You get help when it is useful, then freedom to explore independently. Guides have been singled out for being friendly, passionate, and well informed, with Vinod specifically praised for combining safe driving with a calm flow of information.

Do not book this expecting a specialist art seminar or a long historical tour. The experience works best when you want orientation, transport, and local insight, followed by time to look around on your own.

Weather, footwear, and physical effort

The tour requires good weather and may be moved or canceled if conditions are poor. The tower and forest are outdoors, and the Forgotten Giants are reached through open or uneven areas. In winter, snow can make the setting beautiful but also slippery.

Wear warm layers in cold months and shoes with good grip. In wet weather, muddy footwear is a real possibility at the troll stops. The walk to the tower is generally easy, but the height can be a concern even if the physical climb is not difficult.

Most people can take part, but this is not a fully passive sightseeing ride. You need to walk through the forest, climb the tower route, and manage the two sculpture stops. If you have mobility concerns, ask the operator before booking rather than assuming every surface will be suitable.

The tour normally allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Changes made inside that window are not accepted, and a minimum group size applies. If the operator cancels because of weather or too few bookings, you are offered another date, another experience, or a refund.

Who should book this Copenhagen nature tour?

I would recommend it to you if you want a clear break from city streets, enjoy outdoor art, and do not want to rent a car. It is particularly useful during a short Copenhagen stay, when planning a separate countryside trip would take too much time.

Families may enjoy the sculptures and the chance to climb into Sleeping Louis. Couples and photographers will like the tower’s sweeping views and unusual interior angles. The small group also suits anyone who prefers a calm outing over a large coach excursion.

I would hesitate if you want a long, active hike, a major cultural site, or a low-cost day out. The Forest Tower is the main attraction, and the two troll stops are fairly brief. Some people may feel the tour price is high once the tower ticket and lunch are added.

Should you book the Forest Tower and Forgotten Giants tour?

Book it if you want easy transport to an unusual attraction, two playful public-art stops, and a few quiet hours outside Copenhagen. The Forest Tower is a memorable piece of design, and the forest walk gives the visit more substance than a simple lookout stop.

Skip it if your priority is saving money or seeing all six Forgotten Giants. In that case, compare independent transport options or look for a tour designed around the full sculpture project.

For most visitors, the decision comes down to convenience. You are paying to have the route, driving, and timing handled for you. If that sounds worth roughly $134.25 plus tower admission and food, this is a pleasant, distinctive way to see a less familiar side of Denmark.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Colbjørnsensgade 15, 1652 København, near Copenhagen Central Station.

What time does the tour depart?

The scheduled start time is 10:00 am.

How long does the experience last?

The tour takes approximately five to six hours and ends back at the starting meeting point.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus is included, along with WiFi, fuel, and a host, driver, and guide.

Is the Forest Tower admission included?

No. You buy the Forest Tower entry ticket at Camp Adventure. Past customers have listed the price at about 195 DKK.

Is lunch included?

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

How many Forgotten Giants does the tour visit?

The tour visits two sculptures: Hill Top Trine in Hvidovre and Sleeping Louis in Rødovre.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not accepted.