Copenhagen: Private Forgotten Giants E-Bike Treasure Hunt

Meet giants beyond the city center. This private e-bike outing takes you through Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk to find four playful wooden sculptures by recycling artist Thomas Dambo. You get an unusual view of Greater Copenhagen, with parks, open countryside, bike paths, and local neighborhoods instead of the usual central-city sights.

I like the mix of easy cycling and surprising art, and I like that the tour uses local scrap wood and recycled materials for the sculptures. The Maravelo e-bike also makes the route manageable for different biking levels. The main drawback is time: at 210 minutes, the ride can feel rushed, especially if you want a café stop or a slower return through the suburbs.

The experience costs $213 per person, which is not cheap for a half-day activity. Still, the price covers a private guide, e-bike, safety equipment, water, and a route that would be difficult to piece together alone. If you want a standard city sightseeing tour, this is not it. If you want fresh air, oddball public art, and a look at Copenhagen’s outer districts, it offers something quite different.

Key points before you book

• Four giant sculptures: Search for Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly.
• A suburban Zealand route: Ride through Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk rather than staying in central Copenhagen.
• A private experience: You ride with your own group and a live guide, with English, Danish, Russian, and Arabic available.
• High-tech cycling gear: The package includes a Maravelo e-bike, Livall safety helmet, water, and an Osmo Pocket Camera for high-quality video.
• A steady three-and-a-half-hour outing: The scheduled ride lasts 210 minutes, with roughly 30 minutes to reach the route, 175 minutes of touring, and a 45-minute electric-bike return.
• Best for riders aged 14 and older: Children under 14 cannot join this activity.

Why these Forgotten Giants are worth the ride

Thomas Dambo’s sculptures are the heart of this outing. The Danish artist is known for building large public artworks from discarded and recycled materials, often placing them outdoors where people have to search for them.

That idea changes the mood of the tour. You are not simply driven to a monument, handed a few facts, and sent away. You use the bike route to find oversized wooden figures in parts of Greater Copenhagen that many short city breaks skip.

The four sculptures each give the ride a clear purpose. Sleeping Louis, Little Tilde, Thomas on the Mountain, and Teddy Friendly are not polished palace attractions. They are playful, rough-edged, and tied to the natural spaces around them.

The treasure-hunt element works particularly well for private groups. You can stop for photos, look closely at the construction, and listen to the guide explain the artist’s use of local scrap wood and recycled materials. The art is lighthearted, but it also gives you something to think about: useful public art does not need expensive stone, grand architecture, or a famous square.

One point needs clarification. The advertised route names four giants, while one account of the ride described meeting three. If seeing every named sculpture is important to you, confirm the exact day’s route with E-Adventures Denmark before booking. The supplied tour plan lists all four.

Starting at Bådehavnsgade 42P

The meeting point is outside BetaFactory Trifolium at Bådehavnsgade 42P, 2450 København SV. This is the practical starting point for the bike equipment, safety briefing, and introduction to the guide.

Because the tour begins outside the central sightseeing zone, allow yourself enough time to reach the address. The experience does not begin at Nyhavn, Tivoli, or Copenhagen’s main railway station. That is part of the point, but it does require a little planning.

Your guide provides the Maravelo e-bike and a Livall high-tech safety helmet. An Osmo Pocket Camera is also included for high-quality video shooting, a nice extra if you want a record of the ride rather than only phone snapshots.

The e-bike is especially useful here. The route covers several districts and includes a long return section, so a motor gives you more energy for the art and scenery. Previous participants found the bikes easy to learn, including one person who used the tour as an introduction to e-biking.

The first 30 minutes: leaving Copenhagen behind

The first electric-bike ride lasts about 30 minutes. This section takes you away from the start point and toward the outer districts where the sculptures are located.

It is not the most famous part of Copenhagen, but that is exactly why it can be interesting. You begin to see how the city gives way to quieter suburban areas, parks, and open spaces. The tour’s value comes from this change of setting. You are not only ticking off four sculptures. You are seeing how the city connects to the wider Zealand region.

The route uses safe bike paths, according to the experience details and feedback. That matters if you are comfortable on a bicycle but less confident riding in heavy traffic. Still, you should be ready to follow the guide and manage a bike for several hours.

Glostrup and the first taste of the suburbs

The Glostrup portion is listed as a 50-minute bike tour. This is where the ride starts to feel less like a transfer and more like an exploration of Greater Copenhagen.

Glostrup gives you a useful sense of the area around the capital. Instead of a row of postcard buildings, you may find a mixture of parks, local roads, and open areas. The route is designed to connect these places with the sculpture hunt, so the ride has a clear goal rather than feeling like an aimless suburban loop.

This section can also be a good test of the e-bike. You have time to get used to the controls before the longer portion through Høje-Taastrup. The Maravelo is intended to make the cycling pleasant for a range of ability levels, though it is still worth telling the guide if you need a slower pace.

Høje-Taastrup and the longest riding section

Høje-Taastrup receives the largest portion of the day, with about 80 minutes listed for the bike tour. This is likely to be the main sightseeing stretch, combining cycling, sculpture stops, and views of Zealand’s open spaces.

The attraction here is not one grand monument. It is the contrast between the city center you may have visited earlier in your trip and the broader setting outside it. You get more room, more sky, and a better sense of the everyday districts surrounding Copenhagen.

This is also where the schedule matters most. Four sculptures, several photo stops, and a sizeable distance require some discipline. A previous participant enjoyed the route but felt the timing was rushed and wanted a coffee break and a slower return. That is useful advice. Bring your own water, use the supplied bottle, and do not count on a long café stop during the main tour.

If you like moving at a relaxed pace, tell your guide early. The tour is private, which gives your group more room to discuss the pace, but the overall duration still limits how long you can linger.

Albertslund and the return toward the start

The route then reaches Albertslund, followed by a 45-minute electric-bike ride back to Bådehavnsgade 42P. This final section is not just dead travel time. It completes the circuit through the outer Copenhagen area and gives you another chance to enjoy the paths and scenery without stopping at every sculpture.

By this point, the motor assistance becomes more valuable. You have already spent much of the outing on the bike, and the return ride can feel brisk if you are tired or want more time to look around.

A café near the end was recommended by a guide to one participant, with a suggestion of lunch and coffee after the tour. Another person enjoyed an ice cream or beer beside a lake toward the end of their ride. These stops were not part of the fixed package, so treat them as possible ideas rather than promised inclusions.

What the guide adds to the experience

The guide is important here. Without one, you would need to locate four large sculptures, plan a route between several districts, manage the bike equipment, and understand the artist’s work on your own.

The best feedback highlights guides who were friendly, enthusiastic, and generous with time. One guide also used the ride to talk about Copenhagen and local life, not only the sculptures. That wider conversation can make the outing feel more personal.

The available languages are English, Danish, Russian, and Arabic. You should choose your language when booking or confirm it in advance, since the quality of the experience depends heavily on clear directions and easy conversation while cycling.

Because this is a private group, the guide can focus on your party rather than balancing the needs of a large mixed group. That is a strong advantage for people who want to ask questions, stop for photos, or adjust the speed within the limits of the schedule.

Is $213 per person good value?

At $213 per person, this is a premium half-day activity. You are paying more than you would for a simple self-guided bike rental or a short public-art walk.

The comparison is not quite fair, though. The price includes a local guide, a Maravelo e-bike, a Livall safety helmet, an Osmo Pocket Camera, and water. It also includes the convenience of a planned route linking four sculptures across several outer districts.

The private format adds value if you are a small group that wants direct attention. It can also work well if you are curious about e-bikes and want a guided introduction rather than renting one without support.

The price is harder to justify if you mainly want to see one sculpture, dislike fixed schedules, or expect a leisurely café-based outing. The tour has a clear route and a set duration. You are buying a guided activity, not an open-ended rental.

Who will enjoy this tour most?

I would recommend it to adults, older teenagers, art fans, casual cyclists, and repeat visitors who have already seen central Copenhagen. It also suits people who want a fresh-air activity with a sense of purpose.

You do not need to be a serious cyclist. The e-bike is designed for safe, easy riding, and the route follows bike-friendly paths. But you should be comfortable spending several hours outdoors and riding between stops.

The tour is not suitable for children under 14. Families with younger children will need a different Copenhagen activity.

It is also a good choice if you enjoy unusual public art more than formal museums. The sculptures are playful and approachable. You can take them seriously as recycled art, or simply enjoy the fun of finding giant wooden figures in unexpected places.

Practical advice for a smoother ride

Wear clothes suited to outdoor cycling and bring a light extra layer. The ride moves through open areas, and the weather can change during a three-and-a-half-hour outing.

Use the provided water bottle and consider bringing a small snack. A coffee stop is not guaranteed, and the schedule may not allow a long break. If food or a café matters to you, ask the guide about options near the end, where one café was suggested.

Arrive ready to ride at the Bådehavnsgade meeting point. The guide will need time to fit the helmet and help you get comfortable with the e-bike. If you have little e-bike experience, say so at the start. The early section gives you a useful chance to learn the controls.

Keep your expectations realistic about pace. The tour includes four named sculptures and several districts in 210 minutes. You will see a lot, but you may not have time to linger everywhere.

Should you book the Forgotten Giants ride?

Book it if you want to combine recycled public art, safe cycling, and Zealand scenery in one private outing. The e-bike makes a broad route possible, and the guide gives the sculptures context that you would miss on a simple photo hunt.

Skip it if your ideal Copenhagen day includes slow café stops, central architecture, or plenty of free time at each sight. The route is active and the schedule can feel tight.

For the right person, this is a memorable way to see the capital’s outer districts. You get four unusual sculptures, a practical introduction to e-biking, and a view of Copenhagen that feels more local than a standard city tour.

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 experience last?

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

Which Forgotten Giants are included?

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

Which areas does the bike route cover?

The route includes Glostrup, Høje-Taastrup, Albertslund, and Valensbæk in the Greater Copenhagen and Zealand area.

Is the tour private?

Yes. The experience is offered for a private group.

What languages are available?

A live guide is available in English, Danish, Russian, and Arabic.

Is an e-bike included?

Yes. The tour includes a Maravelo e-bike.

What safety equipment is provided?

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

Can children under 14 join?

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