Entry No. 26 — the Charlotte file — filed under: eco art

Pete the Troll

Handcrafted by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo, Pete is a giant wooden troll sculpture hidden near the Catawba River. Assembled from reclaimed regional timber, pallets, and fallen tree branches, the enormous figure sits quietly among the trees as part of a worldwide folklore art series.

The move: Follow the walking paths off Dixie River Road into the forest to hunt down Pete, then take a peaceful stroll along the nearby Catawba riverbanks.

📍 River District
💸 Free
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 8311 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

#eco art #giant sculpture #hidden gem #folk art

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Further reading: visitnc.com · charlottesgotalot.com

last checked: 2026-07-21