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Shepherdsville, Kentucky: Giant Trolls

The three giant trolls -- Mama Loumari, Little Nis, and Little Elina -- built by Danish artist Thomas Dambo out of Kentucky scrap wood. They won't last forever; visit soon.

Bernheim Forest

Address:
2075 Clermont Rd, Shepherdsville, KY
Directions:
I-65 exit 112. Drive east on Clermont Rd for one mile. Turn right at the Bernheim Forest sign. Stop at the Visitor Center for a map to the Forest Giants.
Hours:
Daily 7-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
502-955-8512
Admission:
$10 per vehicle
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Troll.

Giant Trolls

Giant trolls in a giant forest. They are pretty neat. Don't pass them by. We saw Little Nis (not one bit little) and Mama Loumari.

[Annie, 04/19/2022]

Reclining Troll.

Giant Trolls

Three giant wooden sculptures. Not sure how long they will be staying.

[Sapphira80, 07/07/2020]
Forest Giants at Bernheim Arboretum and Forest

People go to Bernheim, a 600-acre Arboretum with 40 miles of hiking trails, to see the forest giants.

[Amy, 12/15/2019]

The three giant trolls -- Mama Loumari, Little Nis, and Little Elina -- were built by Danish artist Thomas Dambo out of Kentucky scrap wood.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Jim Beam American StillhouseJim Beam American Stillhouse, Clermont, KY - 1 mi.
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Big Rooster at Rooster RunBig Rooster at Rooster Run, Samuels, KY - 7 mi.
In the region:
Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville, KY - 19 mi.

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