Using public transportation, it takes us about an hour (one-way) to get to each one. Google Maps helps. There is usually a beautiful hike to each one.
Teddy Friendly
Our first giant was Teddy Friendly. Teddy Friendly is located about 50 minutes from where we live in Christianshavn. To get there, we took a train and a bus. All of the Giants are interactive. Teddy Friendly makes a bridge out of his arm so that you can walk over the creek. Teddy Friendly was named after one of the volunteers who helped build him.
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| Teddy Friendly in Høje Taastrup |
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| Teddy's Arm Bridge |
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| 1 Down, 5 To Go |
Sleeping Louis
We went in search of Sleeping Louis when our friends Roger & Sue Crook were visiting us from Williamsburg.
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| A Plaque Marks Each Giant |
I've been sleeping for a year and staring up when I'm in a hurry
Crawl into my stomach and join me, but I'll sniff if you snore.
I have a big bunch of siblings but we are hidden from people.
They call us the Forgotten Giants.
My sister Trine sits in Hvidovre, in the field behind the hill
where there are sheep and cows.
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| Sleeping with His Mouth Open |
The artist found some evidence that people had been sleeping in the woods where he decided to build the sculpture. Louis invites you to take a nap with him. You can sleep inside his mouth!
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| Big Mouth |
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| Say "Ah!" - Inside Louis' Mouth |
Sleeping Louis can be found in Rødovre. It took us about 45 minutes to get there, riding the S-Tog and a bus. If we wanted to, we could have taken the 9A bus straight there. But that would take an hour.
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| Sleeping Giant |
We're so happy that the Crooks were able to join us on this adventure. We always have so much fun with them!
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| Another Adventure for NoBo |
Hilltop Trine
Our third Giant, Hilltop Trine was the easiest to get to. She's located in Hvidovre, just a bus ride away. Meet Trine. Isn't she gorgeous?
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| Hilltop Trine |
The view from here is green like a dream
Come and see it for yourself and be held in my hand
I have a big bunch of siblings but we are hidden from people
They call us the Forgotten Giants
In Ishøj lives my brother Oscar under the bridge in the beach park
On the lake about a thousand meters west southwest of the Arken
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| Love Her Hair |
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| He's a Handful |
Hilltop Trine is located on a big hill. Obvs. There are sheep and cows nearby. And this human sized hamster wheel.
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| Vitruvian Man |
After visiting Trine, you can go to the Circus Museum. It's in the neighborhood.
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| Gorgeous Trine |
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| Obligatory Selfie |
Our next Giant excursion was a double whammy. We visited both Thomas on the Mountain and Little Tilde in one day.
Thomas on the Mountain
My body is as tall as a flag on a pole
And I never get up early, because the day is long
I have a big bunch of siblings but we are hidden from people
They call us Vestegnens Glemte Kæmper (the Forgotten Giants)
In Høje Taastrup lives my brother Teddy, warm like the sun
He helps people over the creek to Hakkemosen
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| Thomas on the Mountain |
I think Thomas is the most noble looking Giant. Some people have trouble finding him, but we were lucky. We found him right away. He's hidden in Albertslund.
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| Good Looking |
I'm not sure what interactive feature Thomas on the Mountain has. He was named after an intern that worked for the artist on several of the sculptures. That's nice. Our next Giant was not very far at all. Just a 20 minute hike to Little Tilde!
Little Tilde
In the woods it is nice to play hide and seek
And we can play doctor together if you find me
I have a big bunch of siblings but we are hidden from people
They call us the Forgotten Giants
My big brother Thomas lives on the kings' mountain
In Albertslund between the nettles he lies with his stomach
I'm not sure about that translation. I took some liberties because what Google translate spit out just didn't make any sense.
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| Little Tilde |
Little Tilde can be found in Vallensbæk Mose, just a short hike away from Thomas on the Mountain. Her view from the woods looks across a small lake.
The artist hid 28 little birdhouses inside Little Tilde. Birds and possibly squirrels can find shelter there when Winter hits.
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| Little Tilde Has a Tail |
Oscar Under the Bridge
We bagged our 6th and final Giant today! Oscar Under the Bridge is located in Ishøj, near a beach park and the Arken Museum. It was a beautiful day to seek out giants.
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| Oscar Under the Bridge |
When it's noisy on my bridge
I get mad and hungry
You must tiptoe because I'm always napping like a wolf
I have a big bunch of siblings but we are hidden from people
They call us the Forgotten Giants
My sister Tilde lives in Vallensbæk by the bog
Between fir trees on the shore, just opposite the mill
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| Nice Smile! |
Oscar is made from scrap wood from old pallets and a torn down water mill. He is named after a visiting artist from Chile who volunteered on the project.
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| Tons of Jellyfish in the Water |
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| Literally the Best Coffee in Denmark |
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| So Happy We Found All 6 |
We have had so much fun seeking out these Giants. I highly recommend it. I've read that some people tackle all 6 giants in one day. I think it's better to see them one at a time. Each one deserves to be appreciated on its own. Here is a map showing the location of each Giant.
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| Location of 6 Forgotten Giants |
For more information about the Forgotten Giants, go to Thomas Dambo's website http://thomasdambo.com/works/forgotten-giants/
Where to next? På gensyn!
