Avaldsnes is the regional center for the Coastal Pilgrimage Route «Kystpilegrimsleia» that extends from Egersund to Trondheim. A spectacular and beautiful journey along the coast with fjords, islands, islets, and skerries - a saga from Viking to pilgrim.
Avaldsnes is a regional pilgrimage center, and an important stop along the Kystpilegrimsleia. During the summer, you can get advice and guidance on pilgrimage activities right outside the church, in a 400-year-old storehouse.
Today, the medieval church stands as the most distinct cultural monument at Avaldsnes. It was built by King Håkon Håkonsson around 1250 as part of the royal estate. The church was dedicated to Saint Olav and Avaldsnes became an important stop for pilgrims.
At Nordvegen History Centre, you can get information and a stamp in your pilgrim passport. Here you can participate in a theatrical stroll with the pilgrim Siv Eiriksdotter anno 1308. From Saint Olav`s Church to Bukkøy, you can follow seven pilgrim posts in beautiful hiking surroundings.
There are two accommodations approved by the Kystpilegrimsleia in Haugalandet, they are Magasingården at Visnes (15 minutes from Avaldsnes by car), and Fredtun just outside Skudeneshavn (about 40 minutes by car).
Kystpilegrimsleia provides information about a rich selection of tours. Here you will find tips for group tours, day trips, and longer journeys, both along the Kystpilegrimsleia and the other eight St. Olav’s paths in Norway.
Egersund
Obrestad lighthouse and Hå old vicarage
Stavanger Cathedral
Utstein Monastery and Utstein Pilgrim Farm
Mosterhamn
Selja Monastery
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Source: Destinasjon Haugesund & Haugalandet