The story behind Frie Vilje
Frie Vilje is the name of the Thomas Dambo troll hiding in Maribo. The troll is a whopping five metres tall and is adorned with the well-known Thomas Dambo birdhouses.
You can find Frie Vilje in Bangshaveskoven near Frilandsmuseet and the amphitheatre Hylddalen.
"Den Store Troldefolkefest" is the name of the project created due to Covid-19. Thomas Dambo was originally supposed to build 25 trolls around the world, but due to the pandemic, Thomas flew to Denmark, where the troll festival came to life with the help of lots of local volunteers across Denmark.
Frie Vilje was unveiled on Thursday, 14 October 2021, during Maribo Craft Days at Frilandsmuseet in Maribo.
Learn more about the festival in this video from Thomas Dambo:
Go on a troll hunt
Frie Vilje is just one of many Dambo trolls, and going on a troll hunt is a popular free activity for many families with children.
Use our map to start your own troll hunt here:
