In the middle of the new Nordhavn district, Kaptajn Nalle (Captain Nalle) is hiding. He is one of the trolls that came to Copenhagen in the summer of 2020, and you'll need to follow the clues to find him.
How to find Kaptajn Nalle
If you take the metro to Nordhavn Station, it's about 3 km to the troll, so a bike is a good idea. Once you've found Nalle, look for his cousins on Amager, such as Lange Liv and Suttetrolden Sanka.
Born during the Great Troll Folk Fest
In 2020 Thomas Dambo was supposed to build 25 trolls around the world, but the coronavirus pandemic stopped the travelling. Instead it became "The Great Troll Folk Fest" in Denmark, where new trolls were built together with lots of local volunteers.
Go on a troll hunt
Kaptajn Nalle 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 Kaptajn Nalle?
Kaptajn Nalle hides in Nordhavn, Copenhagen, about 3 km from Nordhavn Station.
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.
