Place to visit
St. Olavsleden, Norway: what it is and when to go
The final stage of St. Olavsleden, the pilgrim route that crosses Scandinavia to the tomb of St Olav. It runs from Vikhammer, on the shore of the Trondheimsfjord, to Nidaros Cathedral in the centre of Trondheim. It is a day-long, signposted stretch mixing shoreline, countryside and the approach into the city. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Pilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway · Hiking
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- OSL Oslo (Gardermoen), 363 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- International
- Coordinates
- 63.43831, 10.48372
What you will see here
- The arrival at Nidaros Cathedral, the end of the route
- The stretch along the Trondheimsfjord after leaving Vikhammer
- The way from Malvik to Trondheim on paths and tracks
- The pilgrim stamp at the end of the route
As it is a linear stage, the easy option is to take the train or bus from Trondheim to Vikhammer in the morning and walk back.
What it is and where
St. Olavsleden is a pilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway (Trondheim).
It is in Trondheim, where this site lists 77 more places to see, 4.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.43831, 10.48372; the nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL, Oslo (Gardermoen)), 363 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- International
It is one of the Hiking places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St. Olavsleden is May to September.
It is mostly walked from May to September. In winter some sections have ice and packed snow, and daylight hours are few.
- JanPossible5:11
- FebPossible8:15
- MarPossible11:15
- AprPossible14:35
- MayBest time17:43
- JunBest time19:56
- JulBest time18:56
- AugBest time15:55
- SepBest time12:36
- OctPossible9:22
- NovPossible6:08
- DecPossible4:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ringve MuseumMusic museum in Trondheim, Norway1.8 km
- Lade ChurchChurch in Trondheim, Norway2.4 km
- E. C. Dahls bryggeriBrewery2.9 km
- Monkey BrewBrewery3.1 km
- TyholttårnetRadio tower in Trondheim, Norway3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Spiterstulen: building in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Gjendebu: building in Norway
- Memurubu: building in Lom, Oppland, Norway
- Gjendesheim: building in Vågå, Oppland, Norway
- Svenner Lighthouse: lighthouse in Norway
Every Norway place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Olavsleden?
It is a pilgrim's path from Selånger, Sweden to Nidaros, Norway.
When is the best time to visit St. Olavsleden?
May to September. In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03.
How do you get to St. Olavsleden?
The nearest main airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 363 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ringve Museum, Lade Church, E. C. Dahls bryggeri. The rest is in the Norway guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St. Olavsleden on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.