In Vallensbæk Mose, Lille Tilde (Little Tilde) peeks out through the trees at the wild nature and rich wildlife. She stands on the far side of a small lake, so you have to spot her from a distance – which makes the hunt extra exciting.
A giant with room for birds
Thomas Dambo hid 28 birdhouses inside Tilde, where birds can shelter in winter. She is named after one of the staff who helped build her.
The Six Forgotten Giants
For the Vestegnen Culture Week in 2016, Thomas Dambo built six giants from recycled wood and hid them by forests, lakes and hilltops west of Copenhagen. The idea was to move art out of the museums and tempt people out into the overlooked nature of the western suburbs. All six were built with local volunteers from demolition waste, old branches and leftover wood.
Once you've found this giant, continue the hunt for Teddy Venlig, Bakketop Trine, Oscar Under Broen and Thomas På Bjerget. To see them all, a car or a bike is easiest.
Go on a troll hunt
Lille Tilde 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 Lille Tilde?
Lille Tilde stands in Vallensbæk Mose on the far side of a small lake and is best seen from a distance.
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.
