At Langelinie in Horsens, two troll children, Laura and Julian, sit enjoying the view over the fjord while each holds one end of a line. The town's children – and everyone else – are welcome to try it.
Children of the troll Troels
In 2015 Thomas Dambo built the troll Troels for Horsens, a giant holding a swing for the local children. Troels became so popular that two years later the town asked for a couple of children for him. In spring 2017 Laura and Julian arrived. Sadly, Troels himself is no longer there.
They are built from old floorboards and scrap wood from a local hardware store. Laura is named after an intern, and Julian after Thomas Dambo's good friend who helped build them.
Go on a troll hunt
Laura & Julian 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 Laura & Julian?
Laura and Julian stand at Langelinie in Horsens.
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.
