In Hald Forest near Højslev outside Skive, Helle Haltben (Helle Limp-leg) sits relaxed on the forest floor, leaning on one arm. As her name suggests, she no longer has both legs – and where the leg is missing, there is now a shelter for visitors.
The story of Helle's leg
Thomas Dambo wrote a little verse about her: once Helle's leg was whole and the moon was full. But when the moon went down, Helle fell into a hole. Snap and crack, the leg fell off, and now it is hiding somewhere. Perhaps you can help look for it when you visit her?
So the troll hunt in Hald Forest is about finding both Helle herself and her lost leg.
Go on a troll hunt
Helle Haltben 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 Helle Haltben?
Helle Haltben sits in Hald Forest near Højslev outside Skive.
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.
