We want a lot of pilgrims to come and visit us and experience first hand the beauty and joy of a pilgrimage through Sweden and Norway. Therefore, we have created an info magazine, in both English and in Norwegian. Enjoy! (and choose full screen) Info magazine 2018 – English Infomagasin 2018 – Norsk
90 metres above the road lies a strange, 100-years old bulding. This is Bokkhuset, part of the Værdalske fortifications. I’ve written about this special place before, and the dream of using it as a pilgrim shelter became real very fast. After having everyone involved agreeing this was a good idea, I let myself loose. After…
When pilgrims walk the fjord route of S:T Olavsleden, they will encounter a Medieval Church and a very impressive burial mound after passing through Levanger. The Church and burial mound is located on a moraine rigde with magnificent views over the fjord and land in all directions. The burial mound is on the highest spot, with…
I’m going to tell you about one of my favorite places along the S:T Olavsleden, Skarpåsen and Erikbu. One of my inspirations, the writer, naturalist and preservationist John Muir once said: “Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” And for me, when I walk this path, this is the most peaceful world…
Today I was climbing a long and steep path through a fairytale forest at Inndalen, Verdal. Me and two nice gentlemen from the historical society Foreningen til bevaring av De Værdalske Befestninger went up to Blokkhuset to see if there is any hope of restoring the place so it can function as a shelter for pilgrims. Blokkhuset…
