Copenhagen: E-Bike Forgotten Giants Tour & Outdoor Art Ride

Summary

Cycle Zealand’s wild edges to find Thomas Dambo’s wooden giants

You’ll join a small group exploring Greater Copenhagen by e-bike, tracking down all four Forgotten Giants hidden across Zealand’s wild corners. Expect easy cycling with help from your electric bike, stories from your local guide about Thomas Dambo’s recycled art, and quiet moments in Danish nature you probably didn’t expect to find so close to the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — E-bike treasure hunt for Forgotten Giants

• Start open-air treasure hunt
• Meet 4 Forgotten Giants sculptures
• Explore Zealand’s scenic landscapes
• Discover Thomas Dambo’s recycled art
• Ride latest-technology luxurious e-bike

Top questions

How many Forgotten Giants do you see on this tour?

You visit four Forgotten Giants: Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.

Is this e-bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, the e-bikes are designed for all biking levels and your guide will help you get comfortable.

Where does the tour take place?

The tour explores Greater Copenhagen including Glostrup, Høje Taastrup, Albertslund and Valensbæk.

What is included in the price?

The price includes an e-bike rental (Maravelo), Livall Smart Helmet, bottled water, and guidance throughout.

Do I need to bring anything special?

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for biking and closed-toe shoes; bringing a light jacket is recommended as weather can change quickly.

Are there any physical requirements?

You should have at least moderate fitness; minimum height is 158cm and maximum weight is 90kg.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

No lunch is included; bottled water is provided during the ride.

Can children join this day trip around Copenhagen?

Specialized infant seats are available but check height/weight requirements before booking.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a Maravelo e-bike fitted for comfort across all levels of experience, a Livall Smart Helmet for safety (which honestly felt lighter than my regular one), bottled water whenever you need it along the way — plus stories from your local guide as you cycle through Zealand’s landscapes searching out each giant sculpture before heading back toward town together.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I signed up for this e-bike tour around Copenhagen mostly because I’d seen a photo of Little Tilde peeking out from the reeds and thought, “Yeah, I want to find her.” But it turned out to be more than just a treasure hunt. The air smelled like wet grass that morning, and our guide Mikkel showed up with this grin like he’d just heard a good joke. He handed me a helmet and checked if I’d ever ridden an e-bike (I hadn’t — he promised it was easier than regular cycling). We set off through Glostrup first, past quiet houses with laundry flapping in the wind.

The whole thing felt kind of like being in on a secret. Each of the four Forgotten Giants — Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, Teddy Friendly — is hidden in its own pocket of Zealand’s nature. Sometimes we’d glide along smooth bike paths under big grey Danish skies; other times we’d bump over roots or slow down for dog walkers who always seemed to nod hello. Mikkel told us about Thomas Dambo’s art using only recycled wood — apparently some locals even donate old planks. At one point I tried to say “genbrug” (recycling) and totally butchered it; Mikkel laughed and said my accent was “very international.”

I still think about the moment we found Teddy Friendly tucked between trees in Valensbæk — there was this hush except for birds and someone’s distant radio. It made me want to whisper for no reason. The e-bike did most of the work so even when we hit a hill near Høje Taastrup, it wasn’t hard (though my legs still felt it later). We stopped for water and just sat looking at Thomas on the Mountain staring off into nothing. Not sure why but that stuck with me.