Hamardomen

Hamardomen is the name of the old Hamar Cathedral (now a ruin) that was erected in connection with the establishment of the diocese in 1152/53

Here was the bishop's castle, the monk's herb garden, hospital and school before the town (Hamarkaupangen) collapsed and large parts of the cathedral were destroyed in a fire.

Today the ruins of the cathedral are inside a protective structure of glass and steel, “the glass cathedral”, building was completed in 1998. Hamardomen is an ecumenical church; both the Lutheran and the Catholic Church can use the Hamardomen for worship and ceremonies, such as weddings, baptisms and confirmation. Every morning during the summer season, except Sundays and Tuesdays, pilgrims can come for morning prayers in the Hamardomen, before the museum opens, from 2 p.m. 08.30 - 09.00.

Pilgrims with a pilgrim passport gets a discounted entry to the museum as well as free entry to Hamardomen.

Morning prayer before the museum opens, can be booked in advance. Contact Pilgrimssenter Hamar, phone +47 474 78 266.