A day trip to the Forest Tower breaks the city spell. You trade streets for pine forest views and a wooden walkway that feels like a quiet treehouse adventure. Then you end with two large Thomas Dambo sculptures you can actually crawl on—an easy way to see Denmark’s playful side without renting a car.

I like that this tour gives you round-trip transport from near Copenhagen Central Station, so you’re not stuck figuring out suburban bus routes. I also like the pacing: about 2 hours at Camp Adventure to climb at your own speed and grab lunch by the mill pond.

One thing to watch: the Forest Tower entrance ticket is not included, so your total cost will be higher once you pay on site.

Forest Tower and Forgotten Giants: the quick hit

1) Scenic value right away: You leave Copenhagen by air-conditioned minibus and get out to Camp Adventure in about an hour.

2) The tower walk is the main event: A 45-meter wooden tower and a 900-meter-long treetop walkway turn a short outing into a real viewpoint experience.

3) You get time to roam, not just pose: You’ll spend roughly two hours at the camp, with time to climb, take photos, and eat.

4) Dambo’s giants are hands-on: Hill Top Trine and Sleeping Louis are designed for climbing/crawling, not just looking.

5) Small group energy: The tour caps at 20 travelers, which usually means fewer bottlenecks when you’re on the walkways.

Leaving Copenhagen: the minibus ride and why it matters

This tour starts at Colbjørnsensgade 15 and runs from 10:00 am, coming back to the same point. The big practical win is that you don’t have to stitch together your own transit plan. You’re picked up and dropped off with fuel surcharge included, plus WiFi on board and a host/driver/guide.

The drive is about one hour each way. That’s long enough for your body to decompress but not long enough to feel like you lost half the day. On the way, you get useful guidance instead of dead time—especially helpful if you’re pairing this with other Copenhagen plans later.

One note from real-world experience: if you’re visiting in warmer weather, pay attention to the comfort of the minibus. On one day the A/C wasn’t great, so plan to bring a light layer and stay flexible.

Camp Adventure and the Forest Tower: what you’re really paying for

Camp Adventure is the core of the day. Once you arrive, you buy your entry ticket for the Forest Tower at the location—because it’s not included in the tour price. That matters for value, so I’d treat this day as two-part pricing: the tour covers the ride and guidance, and the tower covers the climb.

At the tower, you’ll climb up the 45-meter wooden structure, then enjoy views from the treetop walkway system. The key detail is that the walkway isn’t just a short platform moment. It connects to a 900-meter-long stretch above the forest floor, which gives you room to move, pause, and take photos without feeling rushed.

A few practical tips based on what tends to matter on wooden walkways:

• Wear shoes with grip. If the ground or steps are damp, it can get slippery.
• Bring layers. Forest air can feel cooler up high than you expect.
• If you like photography, you’ll want time at different angles. Plan to linger.

The tower is also designed to make the forest feel close. Even when you’re off the ground, it doesn’t feel like you’re staring at a view from behind glass. It feels more like you’re walking through the trees—slow and quiet, with the sound of branches and your own footsteps replacing city noise.

Lunch by the mill pond: street food, picnic tables, and options

After the climb, you’ll come back down and get a lunch break at Camp Adventure. This is one of those parts where small details make a big difference: the lunch area sits with views over the old town mill pond, which means you’re eating outdoors and watching the setting change.

What you can buy is straightforward: sandwiches and salads, burgers, coffee, and pasta, sold through the camp’s street food market. You’ll also have places to sit—picnic tables and benches—and the option to bring your own food and drinks if you prefer.

This break is also part of the tour’s overall value. Instead of transporting you out again immediately, the schedule lets you reset. It’s long enough to eat at a normal pace and still feel like you’re not sprinting to the next stop.

If you want a specific lunch strategy, here’s the one I’d use: decide ahead of time whether you’re buying something warm or going cold (sandwiches/salads are easy to handle). Then spend your lunch time relaxing, not hunting.

Forgotten Giants in Hvidovre and Rødovre: hands-on art in the suburbs

On the return trip toward Copenhagen, you’ll visit two large Thomas Dambo sculptures as part of the Forgotten Giants project. These stops are different from typical art viewing. You’re not just standing nearby—you’re encouraged to crawl into the characters.

Hill Top Trine (Hvidovre)

This sculpture rests on a small hill in Hvidovre and is designed so you can crawl into the palms of her hands. The payoff is a view over Avedøresletten. The experience here is equal parts playful and scenic: you get to enjoy a weird, whimsical figure in a real neighborhood setting, then earn the viewpoint by moving around.

Time on site is short—about 20 minutes—so show up ready to move. Bring a camera, but don’t treat it like a photo line. The best angle often comes after you’ve found where you can stand comfortably.

Sleeping Louis (Rødovre)

In Rødovre, Sleeping Louis is placed like a nap-in-nature character. You can crawl into his gaping mouth, and the site is set up so people can play inside him or even take a rest there.

Again, it’s about 20 minutes total. It’s enough time for the full hands-on cycle—climb, explore, take a few pictures, then get out before you feel pressured.

One practical consideration: these are outdoor, uneven spots. You’ll likely be moving over ground that isn’t smooth like a museum floor. If you like comfortable shoes, pick them for real walking, not just city stroll comfort.

What the 5–6 hours feels like (and how to plan the rest of your day)

The total duration is roughly 5 to 6 hours. Because the plan is built around a morning start and a return by late afternoon, it fits well when you’ve got other Copenhagen plans later—especially if you want a break from museums but still want structure.

Here’s how the day typically breaks down in your head:

• Travel to Camp Adventure: about 1 hour
• Forest Tower + treetop walk: about 2 hours at the camp
• Lunch break: wrapped into that camp time
• Forgotten Giants stops: two short sculpture visits on the return
• Ride back: another 1 hour to Copenhagen

The pacing is generally easy. You aren’t stuck in a long sit-down event. You’re mostly walking and exploring, with breaks built into the schedule.

There is one caution I’d put on your planning: if you’re hoping to turn this into a full day of attractions in central Copenhagen afterward, consider that the tour ends back at the meeting point. In the real world, you may feel you want a slightly earlier start for more evening time.

Value check: $134.25 plus the tower ticket

Let’s talk money in plain language. The tour price is $134.25 per person, and the Forest Tower entrance ticket is not included. From the details provided, the tower fee is 195 DKK.

So you should assume your final cost is higher than the advertised amount once you reach Camp Adventure. That doesn’t automatically mean it’s overpriced—because the tour gives you:

• Door-to-door transport (near Central Station and back)
• A guide/driver team that helps the day run smoothly
• Small-group access (max 20)
• Time at Camp Adventure built around the tower experience
• Scheduled stops so you don’t have to hunt for Dambo’s figures

Where value can feel thin is when you compare it to solo or self-planned travel, especially if you think the day is mostly “getting to a place and paying another ticket.” If you don’t care about guided interpretation and you’d rather drive yourself, you might feel the transportation cost more strongly.

Where it tends to feel fair is if you want the ease: no car, no navigation headaches, and a clear timeline that keeps you from missing the key parts.

My suggestion: if you book, treat the tower ticket as part of the plan, not a surprise. Once you do that, the day becomes easy to judge—because the main event is crystal clear.

Tips for comfort and getting the photos you want

The Forest Tower and the Forgotten Giants are fun, but comfort is what keeps them stress-free. Here’s what I’d do to make the day smoother.

• Shoes matter: You’ll be walking on wooden surfaces and around outdoor sculptures. Choose footwear with grip.
• Bring a layer: Forest air can feel cooler, and you’ll be outside for parts of the day.
• Camera on standby: The top views can be worth the climb, including the angle looking back down through the tower structure.
• Expect mud risk: Some areas around the sculptures involve crawling and uneven ground. You don’t need to dress for hiking drama, but you should be ready for your shoes to get a bit dirty.
• Use your time well: The tower visit is about two hours. Don’t spend it all rushing up. Give yourself time to linger on the walkway.

If you get a guide like the driver named Vinod, it can make the experience even smoother. In the details you provided, Vinod is described as friendly and informative while still keeping the ride relaxed—exactly the balance I want on a half-day outing.

If your day shifts: the backup plan you might see

One practical detail from the information you shared: there’s a chance your day can swap from the Forgotten Giants portion to another nearby nature stop like Møns Klint if the original giant plan doesn’t run as scheduled. That matters if you’re planning around specific expectations.

If that happens, don’t panic—Møns Klint is described as stunning, and the day may run longer. It’s also the kind of place where the walking involves steps, so it’s not a “sit and look” experience.

So my advice is simple: be ready for a small change. When you’re in the field, weather, timing, and running conditions can shift.

Should you book this tour?

Book it if you want an easy, guided half-day escape from Copenhagen that combines a real viewpoint (the Forest Tower) with a playful art stop you can physically explore (the Forgotten Giants). It’s especially worth it if you don’t want to rent a car or troubleshoot transit.

Skip or rethink it if the idea of paying a tower entrance fee on top of the tour price doesn’t sit right with you, or if you’re the type who would rather go at your own pace without scheduled stops. Also, if you’re chasing a deep lecture or a long museum-style day, this isn’t that. The focus is nature, movement, and hands-on sculpture fun.

If your top priority is getting out of the city with minimal hassle and leaving with standout photos and fresh air, this is a strong pick.

FAQ

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. At Camp Adventure, you can buy food at the street food market, and you can also bring your own food and eat it at the picnic tables.

Do I need to pay for the Forest Tower entrance?

Yes. The Forest Tower entrance ticket is not included, and you purchase it at the location.

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 10:00 am and ends back at the meeting point.

Where do I meet the tour?

You meet at Colbjørnsensgade 15, 1652 København, Denmark.

How long is the outing?

Plan for about 5 to 6 hours total.

What’s included in the price?

The price includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minibus, WiFi on board, and a host/driver/guide, plus a fuel surcharge.