What to do | Activities and experiences

The Trondheim International Olavsfest takes place at the end of July/beginning of August. A week of festivities and folklife filled with quality concerts, people and conversations, with pilgrim walks and worship services, and with cultural experiences colourful and pleasing, for body and soul, enjoyment and reflection — in short, experiences that touch us, move us, do something to us. Attend the festival – 28 July to 3 August!

The Trøndelag Food Festival includes stands from all over the region, with the best local ingredients and products from the sea and mountains. The Brewery Festival celebrates brews, specialty beers and craft beers. Reserve the weekend of 28 - 30 July!

Trondheim by Boat takes you on beautiful trips with historical guiding along the Nidelva and fantastic nature out on the Trondheimsfjord! Here you get to see the city from a whole new perspective | 10% discount on all tours + guide

Trondheim Kayak has the pleasure to offer you an experience out of the ordinary – a kayak and stand-up paddleboarding along Nidelven river. Experience Trondheim from a unique perspective | 10% on all trips + guide | Discount code: pilegrimkajakk

Visit Munkholmen with guided tours and experience Trondheim from the sea, with boat trips along Nidelven river, along the canal and fjord. Welcome to great experiences with Tripps | 15% discount on all trips + guide

Since the early 90s, Zenit Yoga has offered yoga for everyone. They have regular, weekly classes and in addition they arrange courses, workshops and training in yoga. They are proud to be a center of expertise in yoga in Norway. Zenit wants to honor the traditions and at the same time offer something adapted to the people of Trondheim. The center offers, among other things, vinyasa, ashtanga, hatha yoga, sling yoga, pilates, yin yoga and calm yoga. In the beautiful yoga room you get room to breathe, move and rest | Pilgrim discount: PILEGRIM_2023

At Nidaros massage therapy, located in Ilevollen multidisciplinary medical center, a highly trained certified massage therapist with over 20 years of experience can adapt a treatment to your needs. They offer various therapeutic treatments to aid in recovery, relieve sore muscles, or provide relaxation.

Parkgården offers discounted prices for pilgrims at its restaurant Koh-u-Nor and its hairdresser, ID. Frisør. Situated on one of Trondheim's historic town squares, Parkgården has a rich history and fascinating stories to share. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the 17th-century vaulted cellar at Parkgården.

Grønlia is nicely located with a view of Bymarka's largest lake Skjellbreia. The trip to us can start from Trondheim city center by tram to Lian, from there it is a small hour walk before you reach us. In their small kitchen, they make good hiking food, coffee and cinnamon rolls. We also have simple lunch dishes, good home-baked cakes, waffles, and norwegian “svele” and “lefse”. On Wednesdays we have dinner service. There are good camping options for both tents and hammocks in the areas around Skjellbreia and Grønlia, and we have toilet buildings that can be used from early morning until evening falls (locked at night).

Lavollen is a venerable, old place with a historic buzz, and is a popular place for hikers to stop by for a break or as a starting point for the forest hike in Bymarka. You can drive all the way to us, or you can take a bus to Byåsen Butikksenter and get a nice walk along several lakes with rich wildlife and nice trails. Moose, deer and beavers can often be observed. At Lavollen you can buy freshly baked bread, good cakes, simple lunch dishes, ice cream, cold drinks and of course coffee or cocoa with cream. There are good camping options for both tents and hammocks in the areas around Lavollen.