The square in front of Oslo Central Station
The starting point of the hike is the square in front of Oslo Central Station- the busiest hub for travellers in our time: with 100 000 commuters daily.
Pilgrim in Oslo
Discover Medieval Oslo and Pilegrimsleden: St. Olav Ways to Trondheim by following the signposts.
Pilgrim in Oslo is a short hike from the city center to the ruins of Medieval Oslo. There are seven points of interest on the hike, which connect present-day Oslo, to the Oslo of the 1300s. The hike takes approx. 30 minutes, and the distance is 1,7 km.
Oppdag Middelalderbyen Oslo og Pilegrimsleden ved å følge skiltene. Det er syv stoppesteder på vandringen, som alle skaper et bindeledd fra vår tid, til middelalderens Oslo. Den 1,7 km lange vandringen tar ca 30 minutter å gå. Resten av teksten her er på engelsk.
Content in English.
Remember to activate your position if you want to use the map under each point of interest.
Stoppesteder
1. 1. Tiger
2. 2. Armatorium - Deichman Main Library
Anne Cath. Vestlys plass 1
Main library- a present day armory of knowledge and culture.
3. 3. Hofudøya
Operastranda / Opera beach
Hovedøya Abbey, dedicated to St. Mary, was located on Hovedøya Island. The name of the island derives from the geological formation shaped like a head, the medieval term being "hofud".
4. 4. City borders
Odas bro
Rivers and watercourses form the natural boundaries of the city of Oslo. In the Middle Ages, the Akerselva was called Frysja.
5. 5. Bispekilen - a wedge in time
Bispekilen
Bispekilen is the name of the opening between buildings of Bjørvika, that allows for a direct line of sight between the old and the new city. It also gives an indication of the different sea levels.
6. 6. Medieval Oslo
Where Dronning Eufemias gate meets Håkon Vs gate
Welcome to Medieval Oslo - with the ruins of the first Oslo
7. 7. St. Hallvard Cathedral
St. Hallvard Cathedral
Congratulations on reaching your destination, pilgrim!
Next to the ruins of the cathedral, you will find the milestone stating 643 km to modern day Nidaros.
