Pilgrim Center Oslo
Pilgrim Center Oslo is located at the Bishop´s office, just by the starting point of Pilegrimsleden. Here you will find the first Milestone by the entrance of St.Hallvard´s ruins. Address: St. Halvards Plass 3 (entrance from Egedes gate). Opening hours during high season (June 1-August 23) are all days a week: 09:00-15:30. Low season (August 26-May 31) Mondays-Fridays: we are often in the office but recommend that you call in advance (+47 480 52 949).
The natural starting point
At the Pilgrim Center Oslo you can buy a Pilgrim Pass, guidebooks and get information about the pilgrim trails in Norway. We are here for you!
The Pilgrim Center Oslo is one of twelve regional pilgrim centers along the nine pilgrim paths in Norway. The center is responsible for the pilgrim paths in the Oslo region, we give advice on pilgrimages along the Gudbrandsdalsleden (west and east route), Tunsbergleden and parts of Borgleden.
Welcome!
Two new guidebooks in English! Gudbrandsdalsleden: Oslo - Trondheim.
Two new guidebooks about Gudbrandsdalsleden have been published. The hiking book is written by Ria Warmerdam and the cycling book by Gea Van Veen.
They cost NOK 320 each (€28).
How to be well prepared
At the Pilgrim Centre you get all the information you need for your pilgrimage. You can buy your pilgrim credential, badges and stickers to have on your rucksack or jacket. We have overview map and guidebooks in all available languages (Norwegian, German, Dutch, Italian, English). We have knowledge of temporary adjustments and changes to the path and the places of accommodation. – All it takes to make you well prepared!
Borrow a Hammock!
The pilgrim centers in Oslo, Hamar and Granavollen are working together on a hammock project. Now you can pick up a hammock (with canopy and mosquito net) at the Pilgrim center in Oslo and deliver it at the Pilgrim center in Hamar or at the Pilgrim center in Granavollen. The offer is free!
Thanks to Akershus County Municipality for their contribution to the project!
Blessing of Pilgrims
At the Pilgrim Centre of Oslo you can also, independently of your confessional or religious belonging, receive the pilgrim's blessing. Experience how it is to be sent off on your pilgrimage the same way medieval pilgrims started their pilgrimage, with a blessing. Every pilgrim receiving the blessing also receives a blue or green ribbon to help you remember the blessing you have received. – When at the pilgrim centre, remember to ask if the pilgrim priest is available to give you the blessing!
Photo: Marianne Eine
Pilgrim Mass at Old Aker Church
Once a month we meet at Old Aker Church at Akersbakken 26 to celebrate a Pilgrim Mass and to gather for a fellowship.
Do a Pilgrim Walk in Solidarity for Ukraine!
531 km - that's the length of the Camino Ukraine de Santiago. This pilgrim route starts in Kyiv and goes to Lviv and further on to Santiago de Compostela. You are invited to do a pilgrim walk from Kyiv to Lviv, not in Ukraine, but where you live. Walk a stage or more locally in solidarity with Ukraine!
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Mail:
Phone / Address:
Phone: +47 480 52 949 // +47 486 46 403
Addresse: St.Halvards plass 3, 0192 Oslo (entrance from Egedes gate)
Open:
High season, June 1- August 17: Monday-Sunday 9am-3.30pm.
Low season, August 18-May 31: Monday-Friday. We are often in the office, but recommend that you call in advance.