Pilgrim Center Oslo
The Pilgrim Centre Oslo is located close to the first Milestone next to St Hallvard's ruins. Address: St.Halvards plass 3 (entrance from Egedes gate).
Opening hours
March–May: Tuesdays 3.00 pm–6.00 pm (all other days: please call to book an appointment).
1 June–15 August: Monday–Sunday 9.00 am–3.30 pm
18–29 August: Monday–Friday 09.00–15.30
Other times: Please contact us to book an appointment or ring the doorbell (we are often at the office).
Telephone: +47 480 52 949
Email: oslo@pilegrimssenter.no
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Oslo Pilgrim Shop
Get ready for the adventure!
In our webshop you can buy guidebooks, pilgrim passport and souvenirs.
How to be well prepared
At the Pilgrim Centre you will important information for your pilgrimage. Here you can buy guidebooks for many of our trails and a pilgrim passport. We also sell souvenirs such as badges, pins and mini-pilegrim marks. You will also get information about temporary adjustments and changes to the trail and an updated list 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 ribbon to help you remember the blessing you have received. – When at the pilgrim centre, remember to ask for a blessing!
Pilgrim mass, a service with Eucharist
Welcome to a Pilgrim Mass in the beautiful chapel at Bispegården, where the Pilgrim Centre is located. The chapel is from the 13th century and is a remnant of the old St Olav's Monastery.
During lowseason you are welcome Tuesdays for a lunch service. During high season you are welcome to morning services at 10am. Check the link for dates.
The yearly Hallvards walk
Join us for this year’s St. Hallvard Pilgrim Walks over the long weekend! The theme for the three days are “Family and Society.” Dates: Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16.
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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