Preståsen Pilegrim Hostel

Up a hill from the city you will find Fjellheim – at the top of Preståsen, between the green forest and vast open field, where animals and people wander from morning until evening. This hostel is run by a pilgrim researcher just a couple of streets (500 m) from Tunsbergleden’s Gokstadvei.

Address

Fjellheimveien 36, 3216 Sandefjord

nanna.natalia@gmail.com

Phone

+47 95 14 17 40

Opening hours

All year (by appointment)

Price

Pilgrims with a pilgrim passport: NOK 550 per person.
Without a pilgrim passport: NOK 700 per person.
Accommodation in a 4 person tent: NOK 100 per person
Breakfast: NOK 100
Packed lunch: NOK 100
4-course dinner: NOK 400 (or soup: NOK 100, salad: NOK 100, main course: NOK 200, Dessert: NOK 50
Pilgrim passport, pilgrim map, foldable stage overview incl. hostels and service points: NOK 50
Free coffee/tea.
Access to all facilities. Bed linen and towel included. A small selection of souvenirs and hiking equipment for sale.
The hostel accepts: Vipps, cash, bank transfer and donations.

Other

NUMBER OF BEDS:
12 beds and a 4 person tent.
Rooms: 2 single rooms, 2 double rooms, 2 dormitories:

Ground floor (with WC and sink):
- 1 single room (facing east)
- 1 single room (facing south)

1. floor (with bathroom and WC):
- 1 room with 3 beds (facing north)
- 1 room with 3 beds (facing south)
- 1 room with 2 beds (facing east)
- 1 room with a double bed that sleeps 2 people (facing south)

This privately owned and centrally located hostel is situated at the top of the historic and scenic Preståsen above the center of Sandefjord. The hostel offers 12 beds and a 4 person tent + access to all facilities (kitchen, common space, bathroom, extra WC, pilgrim literature, Wi-Fi, terrace, garden and bicycles). It is a short walk down to the centre of town, as well as the forst and Brydedammen, where you can enjoy the sunset and a view over the city. Pilgrims can borrow a key, but are asked to keep noise down over night (from 22:00 - 08:00)

Pilgrimsherberget specializes in homemade sourdough bread, rose marmalade made from the archipelago's wild roses, lavender ice cream and Olavsknuter with cinnamon (the only ones of its kind along the Tunsbergleden). The host also serves five o'clock tea with the house's homemade cookies. If you wish, a 4-course pilgrim's dinner can be prepared (soup, main course, salad, dessert - you pay only for the courses you want; se above). Dinner must be ordered in advance and is usually served at 8pm - please inform us of any allergies when ordering. The hostel focuses on healthy and sustainable food.

The hosts can speak 7 different languages and are happy to help to plan the journey ahead og sightseeing in the local area. The hostel sells pilgrim passports, maps, stage overview, scallop shells, the Olav symbol, walking sticks etc. The hostel also has its own pilgrim stamp (as well as whale stickers for children).

The hostel is in close proximity to all the city's attractions such as the Whaling Museum, shops, eateries, Gaia's Viking boat workshop, Gokstadhaugen, etc. The hostel is located only 10 min walk from the train and bus station, 15 min walk from the ferry port with connection to Strømstad in Sweden, 20 min drive to another ferry port with connection to Europe, and a 10 minute drive to Torp international airport. Transport to and from the airport can be arranged if needed.

Check-in: 4pm, Check-out: 10am (unless otherwise agreed). If you need more beds, contact the host who will do her utmost to find solutions for you :)

The hostel also offers organized walks, confirmation walks, contemplative retreats, gatherings, courses, support in preparations for pilgrimages for both adults and children, tailored walks for private people and businesses, as well as services as a hiking leader.

Best wishes,

Nanna Natalia Jørgensen

The host at Preståsen Pilgrimsherberge