Between the trees of Knivholt Forest near Frederikshavn, Ebbe Skytte suddenly appears. He is Thomas Dambo's troll number 157, built from tree stumps, pallets and other recycled materials so that art and forest merge.
The troll from Hirsholm
Ebbe was named on 22 August 2025 with a verse by Thomas Dambo. It tells of Hirsholm, a rocky island out at sea, where stone after stone was taken, sold and shipped away. When the island vanished, the trolls returned. Ebbe waded through the water and found a forest as his new home.
Here he built a giant wooden slingshot so he can shoot the stolen stones back across the sea. And at night he wanders where the humans live. If your house is built of Ebbe's stones – watch out!
How to find Ebbe Skytte
Park at Knivholt Hovedgård and walk through the farm area. Continue along the forest path about 800 metres north-northeast. At a sharp bend you cross a small ditch, and when the path turns, Ebbe stands there among the trees. Ordinary trainers are fine.
Combine the trip with Knivholt Hovedgård, where there is often something going on.
Go on a troll hunt
Ebbe Skytte 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 Ebbe Skytte?
Ebbe Skytte stands in Knivholt Forest near Frederikshavn, about 800 metres from Knivholt Hovedgård.
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.
