The hidden trolls - Art in nature
Around the Aarhus region, you may be lucky enough to find hidden troll sculptures that each tell a story of their own. Several giant trolls have gone into hiding in the area and it is up to you if you can find them with whatever means and leads you have.
The trolls are created by the Danish artist, Thomas Dambo, and his team, who are world-famous for their big-scale art projects and sculptures made from sustainable recycled materials. Very often, local volunteers lend a hand by collecting recycled wood, donating money, housing a sculptor and so much more.
The many sculptures are all part of a project with the aim of bringing art into the world for people to go exploring and experience a treasure hunt out of the ordinary. At www.trollmap.com you can find hints on the location of the giant trolls, but the coordinates are not exact, as this would ruin the treasure hunt.
Today, Thomas Dambo’s wooden sculptures are found in more than ten countries across the world, and they have attracted a lot of attention at the various locations as well as online, where millions of followers have been watching. Several large media have covered the project, among these National Geographic, Lonely Planet, BBC and Chicago Tribune.
And now off on a troll hunt
In the Aarhus Region, you can find the trolls in Silkeborg, Viborg, Favrskov, Djursland and Aarhus.
Jeppe Væktæppe the Troll
Find Thomas Dumbo's troll Jeppe Quilt in the village of Voldum in Favrskov, midway between Aarhus and Randers. Jeppe Quilt is a wonderful troll who invites you under the blanket where he has been hiding.
Sigurd the Troll
Find Sigurd the troll made by Thomas Dambo the artist and his team. Sigurd can be spottet somewhere in Djursland – so go out and find him and all of his troll friends.
Stærke Storm the Troll
Stærke Storm (Strong Storm) is one of the famous trolls that the artist Thomas Dambo has put up various places in Denmark – all with their very own story to tell. Go out and see if you can find him – and let Strong Storm’s story unfold.
Elle the Troll
Discover the troll Elle and experience Elle's Cave in the heart of Viborg, where she takes care of nature and guards the hill behind her. With large stones, she constructs a defense that protects the entire area.