On a small hill in Hvidovre the giant Bakketop Trine (Hilltop Trine) lies stretched out. Climb up into her palms for a unique view over the Avedøre plain.
Named after a volunteer
Trine is named after one of the volunteers who helped build one of the other giants. Like all of Dambo's trolls, she is built from recycled wood.
The Six Forgotten Giants
For the Vestegnen Culture Week in 2016, Thomas Dambo built six giants from recycled wood and hid them by forests, lakes and hilltops west of Copenhagen. The idea was to move art out of the museums and tempt people out into the overlooked nature of the western suburbs. All six were built with local volunteers from demolition waste, old branches and leftover wood.
Once you've found this giant, continue the hunt for Teddy Venlig, Oscar Under Broen, Lille Tilde and Thomas På Bjerget. To see them all, a car or a bike is easiest.
Go on a troll hunt
Bakketop Trine is one of Thomas Dambo's many trolls in Denmark. They are all built from recycled wood, often with local volunteers, and hidden in nature, so you'll have to explore to find them. It's free, and the troll can be visited all year, day and night – though it's easiest to find in daylight.
Please be gentle when you visit. The troll is made of wood and should delight many visitors in the years to come.
In OpdagDanmark's free app you can see all of Dambo's trolls on the map and find your way to the next one.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakketop Trine?
Bakketop Trine lies on a small hill in Hvidovre overlooking the Avedøre plain.
Does it cost anything to see the troll?
No. The troll stands freely in nature and can be visited for free all year, day and night.
Who made the troll?
The Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo, who has built giant trolls from recycled wood all over the world.
