Peekaboo! Jeppe Væktæppe (Jeppe Hide-Blanket) plays the game every child knows: he hides under a giant blanket. Children and grown-ups can crawl under it and find him – and he is sure to be happy to be found.
Born from a game
Thomas Dambo got the idea for Jeppe while playing peekaboo with his two little boys. Now the peaceful giant squats in a small wood, hiding under his colourful rag blanket, which in Dambo's rhyme is crocheted from bark and sticks.
Jeppe is troll number 33 in Denmark and number 151 in the world in Thomas Dambo's series of recycled trolls.
How to find Jeppe
Jeppe lives near the village of Voldum close to Hadsten. At the end of Møllevænget a small path leads past the little waterworks and a small lake. At the many birdhouses, turn sharp left.
Go on a troll hunt
Jeppe Væktæppe 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 Jeppe Væktæppe?
Jeppe Væktæppe hides near Voldum close to Hadsten, along the path at the end of Møllevænget.
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.
