In 1899, seven-year-old Frida moved to Nääs with her mother, who had accepted a teaching position at the famous craft school. Frida and her mother lived a total of seven years at Nääs, and later in life, Frida described these years as some of the happiest of her life.

As one of the only children who lived there, Frida spent many hours by herself, exploring the castle grounds and surrounding forest. It was during this time when Frida met the Giant.

The giant has lived in the forest by Nääs for more than 400 years, but naturally shy and wary of humans, he prefers to stay hidden. Frida is the only known human to have formed a close friendship with him, and the two went on many adventures together.

In 1906, Frida's mother took a new job, taking them away from Nääs. No one has seen the Giant since Frida's departure. After her death in 1980, Frida donated her magic glasses to Nääs, which the giant had built specially for her. Craft historians have worked to restore them to their original condition.