Discover Ivan on the Mariager Rundt hiking trail
Ivan Evigvår is the name of the Thomas Dambo troll originally built in Sydhavn in Copenhagen, but who later relocated to Mariager in Nordjylland.
Here, Ivan now hides in Munkholm Anlægget, where you can also discover hundreds of different roses in Rosenhaven, a holy spring, and much more.
You will easily find Ivan Evigvår in Munkholm Anlægget on the outskirts of Mariager. However, we recommend extending the adventure by walking the Mariager Rundt hiking route, which passes right by Ivan and also offers plenty of other highlights—such as Mariager's idyllic town centre with half-timbered houses and Hohøj, Scandinavia's tallest burial mound (offering magnificent views).
The story behind Ivan Evigvår
Ivan Evigvår came to life during "Den Store Troldefolkefest", which was the project born out of Covid-19.
Thomas Dambo was originally supposed to build 25 trolls around the world, but due to the pandemic, Thomas flew home to Denmark, where the troll festival was created with the help of numerous local volunteers across Denmark.
Learn more about the festival in this video from Thomas Dambo:
Relocation to Mariager
Due to new construction in Copenhagen's Sydhavn, it became necessary to move Ivan in 2022. For this purpose, Thomas Dambo launched a competition where people could nominate and vote for the troll's new home.
In the end, over 51,000 votes were cast, and Mariager in Nordjylland emerged as the lucky winner.
On 26 August 2022, the mayor of Mariagerfjord Kommune, Mogens Jespersen, was able to welcome Ivan to his new home. You can find his new residence in Munkholmanlægget in Mariager, which might soon be renamed "Troldeskoven"...
Go on a troll hunt
Ivan Evigvår 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 embark on your own troll hunt here:
