Copenhagen: Private Forgotten Giants E-Bike Treasure Hunt

The best surprise here is how quickly Copenhagen gives way to quiet bike paths, parks, lakes, and open Zealand scenery. You are not simply pedaling between sculptures: you are following a playful trail to four giant figures made from local scrap wood and recycled materials. I especially like the private format, which lets your guide set the pace for your group, and the Maravelo e-bike, which makes a long ride manageable for a range of biking abilities.

The route also takes you to parts of Greater Copenhagen that most short city visits miss, including Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk. The main drawback is time. At 210 minutes, the ride covers a lot of ground, and one recent outing felt rushed, with no easy coffee stop and a fast return ride.

Key points at a glance

• Four giant sculptures: Search for Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.
• A real ride beyond central Copenhagen: The route reaches Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk.
• Easy electric biking: The Maravelo e-bike is designed for safe, comfortable riding at different skill levels.
• Recycled public art: Learn how Thomas Dambo turns scrap wood and reused materials into large outdoor sculptures.
• Useful filming gear: Your package includes a Livall high-tech helmet and an Osmo Pocket Camera for high-quality video.
• Private guide and flexible booking: Choose from English, Danish, Russian, or Arabic guidance, with cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Why four wooden giants make a good Copenhagen side trip

Thomas Dambo’s Forgotten Giants are made to be found rather than viewed in a formal gallery. They sit outdoors around Greater Copenhagen, often in places where you have room to walk around them, photograph them, and watch local families use the surrounding parks.

That makes this activity more than a sculpture checklist. You get a small treasure hunt, a bike outing, and a look at the practical side of sustainable art. The sculptures are made solely from local scrap wood and recycled materials, so your guide can explain both the creative idea and the reuse of materials.

The four figures on this route are Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly. Each stop gives the ride a clear purpose, which helps keep a fairly long bike trip light and entertaining.

I like the way the art draws you beyond the usual Copenhagen center. You will not spend the whole outing among handsome old buildings and canals. Instead, you will see a less polished but more everyday side of Zealand, with bike routes, green areas, water, and suburban parks.

Starting at Bådehavnsgade 42P

The meeting point is outside BetaFactory Trifolium at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København SV. This is where you meet your guide, receive your equipment, and get familiar with the e-bike before setting off.

The first electric bike ride lasts about 30 minutes. That opening stretch gives you time to get used to the Maravelo bike and settle into the group’s pace. If you have not used an e-bike before, this is useful: the main task is learning how the assistance feels while steering and watching the road.

Your equipment includes a Livall high-tech safety helmet and an Osmo Pocket Camera for high-quality video shooting. A bottle of water is also provided. The camera is a nice extra for anyone who wants more than phone snapshots, but remember that the ride itself is the main event, not a dedicated photography tour.

The activity is private, so you are riding with your own party rather than being placed in a large mixed group. That matters on a route of this length. You can ask questions about the sculptures and local areas without having to compete with a crowd, and the guide can pay attention to how comfortably you are riding.

Glostrup: the first proper stretch of the hunt

After the opening ride, you spend about 50 minutes on a bike tour through Glostrup. This section helps shift the mood from getting started to actively searching for the Forgotten Giants.

The appeal of Glostrup is the change of setting. You are outside the center, riding through the wider Copenhagen area on routes that let you see more greenery and open space. The ride is not sold as a historic city tour, so you should come for scenery and outdoor movement rather than monuments or museum stops.

This is also where the e-bike earns its keep. The full route lasts three and a half hours, with the Glostrup and Høje-Taastrup portions taking up much of the day. Electric assistance means you can focus on the surroundings instead of worrying about tiring yourself out before the sculptures appear.

The guide is part route leader and part storyteller. You can expect explanations about Thomas Dambo’s approach to recycling and the ideas behind the figures, along with practical help as you move through the route.

Høje-Taastrup: the longest ride and the biggest time commitment

The Høje-Taastrup section lasts about 80 minutes, making it the longest part of the outing. This is where you should expect the most sustained biking and the greatest need to manage your energy.

The reward is the chance to see Zealand away from Copenhagen’s postcard center. You will ride through scenery that includes parks and nature areas, with views that feel very different from the city streets around Nyhavn or the central squares. The exact character of the ride changes with the route, but the point is to connect the art with the outdoor places where it belongs.

One of the figures here is Thomas on the Mountain. The name itself hints at the playful scale of the project, with a giant sculpture placed into a wider natural setting rather than inside a small exhibition room. Little Tilde is another of the four figures included in the hunt.

I would pay attention to the clock during this portion. The total duration is fixed, and the ride still has to return to Bådehavnsgade. One recent participant enjoyed the route but found the timing tight, wishing for a coffee break and a slower ride back. If you stop often for photos, you may feel the same pressure.

Albertslund and the return through open Zealand

The final major section is a 45-minute electric bike ride through Albertslund before you return to the starting point. This gives the day a different rhythm from the longer Høje-Taastrup segment, but you are still biking rather than riding in a support vehicle.

The route also includes Valensbæk among the areas visited. Together, these places show why this outing works best for someone who wants to see the edges of Copenhagen instead of spending every hour downtown. You get a sense of how the capital’s surrounding communities connect through bike routes and outdoor spaces.

Teddy Friendly and Sleeping Louis are part of the four-giant search. The sculptures are designed to be playful, and the open-air setting lets you see how people use the surrounding parks. One especially nice aspect of the ride is that the art does not feel separated from ordinary life. You may find children and local families enjoying the same green areas around the figures.

The return is where the schedule may feel most compressed. You have already covered several areas, and the 45-minute final ride leaves limited room for an unplanned stop. If you want a leisurely café visit, plan to do it after the activity. A café about 10 minutes from the end point was suggested for lunch and coffee, though it is not included in the tour.

What the Maravelo e-bike changes

For many people, the e-bike is the difference between an enjoyable outing and a tiring one. The route covers multiple suburbs and natural areas over 210 minutes, so a standard bicycle could make the ride feel like a workout. The Maravelo is intended to make the distance easier and more pleasant.

You still need to be comfortable riding a bicycle. Electric assistance does not remove the need to steer, brake, watch the path, and stay with the group. But the bike can reduce the effort needed on a long route, which lets you give more attention to the scenery and sculptures.

Previous riders have found the bikes easy to get used to, including people using an e-bike for the first time. That is encouraging, but you should still allow yourself a few minutes at the start to understand the controls and braking.

The Livall helmet adds a modern safety feature, while the Osmo Pocket Camera can record the ride in high quality. These extras help the tour feel more thoughtfully equipped than a basic bicycle rental, though the $213 price also reflects the guide, private format, equipment, and long guided route.

Is $213 per person a fair price?

At $213 per person, this is not a cheap way to rent a bicycle for an afternoon. It becomes easier to justify when you consider what is included: a private local guide, a Maravelo e-bike, safety equipment, a camera, water, and a guided route connecting several distant sculptures.

You are paying for access to a carefully arranged outing rather than simply picking up a bike and following a map. The guide handles the route and adds context about Thomas Dambo’s recycled art. For a private group that values convenience and does not want to plan the connections between Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk, that has real value.

The price makes less sense if you only want to see one sculpture, take a short casual ride, or spend the afternoon stopping for food. This is a substantial three-and-a-half-hour commitment, and the distance is part of the point.

I see it as good value for an active private group, especially if you enjoy unusual public art and want to see Copenhagen’s outer districts. It is harder to recommend for anyone focused on central Copenhagen sights or hoping for a slow, café-heavy day.

The guide, languages, and group style

The guide leads the route in English, Danish, Russian, or Arabic. No individual guide name is provided, so you should not book this expecting a named specialist. What you can expect is live guidance, practical route support, and information about the sculptures and their recycled construction.

The private group format is one of the strongest features. You can ask about Thomas Dambo, the local areas, or the cycling route without waiting for a large group to move along. A good guide can also help nervous riders get comfortable with the e-bike and keep the pace friendly.

The activity has earned a current rating of 4.6 from eight ratings, with especially strong praise for the friendly guide, easy bikes, varied scenery, and unusual sculptures. The one clear concern is pace, so tell the guide early if your group needs more time at a stop or prefers a gentler return.

Who should book this ride?

I would choose this for adults and older teenagers who already like cycling and want a different view of Copenhagen. The minimum age is 14, so families with younger children cannot join this activity.

It suits people who enjoy public art, outdoor routes, and small discoveries more than formal sightseeing. You should also be comfortable spending most of 210 minutes on a bike, even with electric assistance.

This is a strong match for:

• Private groups wanting a shared activity outside central Copenhagen
• First-time e-bike users who want an introduction with a guide
• Art lovers interested in recycling and large-scale outdoor sculpture
• Visitors who have already seen the main city sights
• Anyone who prefers parks, paths, and open views to museums

I would choose something else if you dislike cycling, need frequent long breaks, or want a relaxed food-focused afternoon. The route covers plenty of ground, and the schedule may not leave much space for lingering.

Practical details before you reserve

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and you can reserve now while paying later. Starting times vary, so check availability for your date.

Wear clothing suited to outdoor cycling and bring anything you personally need during a three-and-a-half-hour outing. Water is supplied, but a small snack may be sensible since a coffee stop is not built into the schedule.

The meeting point is outside BetaFactory Trifolium at Bådehavnsgade 42P. Make sure you arrive there rather than heading directly to one of the sculpture sites, since the ride begins and ends at that address.

Should you book the Forgotten Giants e-bike hunt?

Book it if you want to pair four playful sculptures with a proper ride through Greater Copenhagen. The friendly guidance, easy e-bike, and varied scenery are the main reasons to choose it, while the recycled art gives the trip a clear theme beyond sightseeing.

Think twice if you want a slow afternoon. The route is long, the schedule is fairly tight, and the private price is high for anyone who is not keen on biking.

For an active private group, though, this is a memorable way to see the less familiar side of Zealand. Bring a camera, save your café stop for the end, and treat the ride itself as half the treasure.

FAQ

Where does the Forgotten Giants e-bike tour start?

It starts outside BetaFactory Trifolium at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København SV, Denmark.

How long does the activity last?

The activity lasts 210 minutes, or three and a half hours.

Which Forgotten Giants can I see?

The route includes Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.

Which areas does the ride visit?

The ride passes through or visits Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk.

What type of bicycle is provided?

A Maravelo electric bicycle is provided. It is designed for safe, easy, and comfortable riding at different biking levels.

What equipment is included?

The package includes a Livall high-tech safety helmet, an Osmo Pocket Camera for high-quality video shooting, and a bottle of water.

What languages can the guide speak?

Live guidance is available in English, Danish, Russian, and Arabic.

Is the activity suitable for children?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 14.