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Pilgrimage

Join a guided pilgrimage in the landscape around the monastery, Esrum Lake and Gribskov Forest. Take a friend and have a great experience in the beautiful nature. The route is 8 - 10 kilometers.

The tour is guided by a nature and history educator from Esrum Kloster & Møllegård, who opens up all the exciting stories the landscape and history holds.

What is a pilgrim in historical and contemporary context? What relationship did medieval monks have with nature and how do we relate to it today?

Tickets

Sunday, May 25th

14.00 - 17.00

Adult

198 kr.

Sunday, August 31st

14.00 - 17.00

Adult

198 kr.

Practical info

Join us on a pilgrimage that passes special historical and beautiful spots in Gribskov. Along the way, our guide will tell you a little history about pilgrimages in the Middle Ages, the pilgrimage history of Esrum and the monks’ view of nature.

The walk is your time for silence and reflection. Along the way, we will alternate between walking in silence and reflecting together.

Meeting point is at our store at Møllegården.
The route is approximately 9 kilometers long
We bring some snacks for the tour
Don’t forget a water bottle, good shoes and clothes for the weather
Mobile phone must be on silent during the trip

A living cultural heritage

The first Christian pilgrimages were missionary journeys to convince unbelievers of the Christian faith. In the Middle Ages, pilgrimages across Europe became very popular. The routes became a network of roads connecting hospitals, hostels and monasteries across borders. The many travelers exchanged thoughts, ideas and information with each other, strengthening the common European culture.

Nowadays, there can be many different motivations for going on a pilgrimage. Around the world, people are always traveling from A to B. But in pilgrimage, many find a sacred space away from everyday life.