Pilegrimsleden: A walk through historic Norway
Wed, Apr 16
|Holladay City Offices
Pilegrimsleden--the Pilgrim's Path or St. Olav's Way--has endured for 1,000 years but is being rediscovered by a new generation...
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Holladay City Offices, 4580 S 2300 E, Holladay, UT 84117, USA
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About the event
NOTE: This event has been moved from Saturday, April 19th to Wednesday, April 16th.
For a thousand years, pilgrims have traveled a network of trails to reach Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, where they sought blessings at Norway's main cathedral. Known collectively as pilegrimsleden, or St. Olav Ways, these nine paths take you through beautiful landscapes, cultural heritage sites, and historical areas. From pilegrimsleden.no:
"In the Middle Ages, most pilgrims were religiously motivated. Today, there are many different reasons for embarking on a pilgrimage, whether it is to spend time in nature or learn about local history. Some seek silent travel and prefer to walk alone, others walk to spend time with their walking partner, or to meet locals and other pilgrims.
In addition to the experiences you get through a physical walk, the pilgrim path offers an inner journey. Regardless of faith and religious background, many pilgrims feel that they…