Jensnej is Thomas Dambo's troll in Ring Skov near Brædstrup, unveiled in 2023. Below, you can read about how he came to life, how he got his name, and where to find him.
The easiest way to find him is by heading to Brædstrup Aktivitetspark (Skovvejen 17, 8740 Brædstrup). Here you'll find a fantastic playground, an activity trail, and more. From here, it's easy to track down the troll in the forest just behind it.
The story behind Jensnej
Speaking about the creation of Jensnej, Thomas Dambo explains:
- I was in Brædstrup last year to find a spot for the troll, and I was completely captivated by the tall, beautiful spruce trees with their straight, striking lines. So I thought it made perfect sense for the troll to look straight up, needing a mirror so that visitors would have to look into it to see his face. Because of that, I felt the name had to be a palindrome—a blend of something Nordic and something hinting at troll magic. And so, it became Jensnej.
At the inauguration on 28 April 2023, Thomas Dambo was there in person to read a poem about Jensnej in Brædstrup:
Hans navn er ej jens ja, men nej.
Det staves ens den anden vej
For verden den er fyldt med fejl
Men ikke ind i Jenses spejl
For når han ind I spejlet ser
Blir tunge sten til letters fjer
Et efter år til solskins vejr
Og kastanjer til tyttebær
Så hvis du møder jens, en dag
Lad vær og grin, ta smile af
Og kig I spejlet bitter vred
Og jens vil vide du er glad
For jens kan være svær at forstå
Men giv ham chance og hold på
Vær ej skræmt af Hans refleksion
Han savner blot at tale med nogen
Find the trolls with our free app
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Soon, you'll also be able to create custom lists to keep track of which trolls you've visited and which ones are still on your bucket list. We are also working on a feature that gives you a stamp in a troll passport every time you visit a troll...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you find the troll?
In Ring Skov near Brædstrup/Horsens
Which number is it in the series?
The troll is Thomas Dambo's #102
Is there wheelchair access?
No. The troll is not accessible for wheelchair users.
