Norway’s National Jubilee of 2030
Norway, and especially Trøndelag, is celebrating something big. 2030 marks 1,000 years since the battle at Stiklestad – one of the most famous battles of the Viking Age, in which Olav Haraldsson was slain. The memory of Olav lived on, however, with Olav Haraldsson eventually becoming Saint Olaf. Explore the history and stories that helped shaped Norway – right here in Trøndelag.
Countdown to 1,000 years - National Jubilee 2030
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Shaping Norway
The date is the 29th of July, 1030. The location is Trøndelag. One of the Viking Age’s most well-known battles is being fought out at Stiklestad, located roughly 1.5 hours north of Trondheim. At this battle, Olav Haraldsson, now known as Saint Olaf, was mortally wounded and fell.
The aftermath of this battle, the stories of Saint Olaf, the Nidaros Cathedral, the Battle at Stiklestad and the hundreds of years of pilgrimage to Trondheim, helped shape Norway into the way it is today.
Explore the stories and experience the locations of the places that made Norway into the country we know it as now.
foto: Søderholm – Steen
Explore the stories of the National Jubilee
The saga continues – welcome to the National Jubilee in 2030
The year 2030 marks a thousand years since the Battle of Stiklestad, the subsequent rise of Christianity and the formation of the Norwegian kingdom in the years that followed.
The story of 1030 and St. Olav is a story of power, faith, identity, and the cultural memory of Norway – a story that still lives on in this millennium, and one you can experience on your own when you go to Trøndelag in Central Norway.
Image: Espen Storhaug
A modern pilgrimage
Throughout hundreds of year, pilgrims from all over the world have walked towards the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on pilgrimage. But, pilgrimages have gotten a new update!
Explore new ways to go on a modern pilgrimage.
Image: Tibe T
Architecture for eternity
The Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim’s crown jewel and one of Norway’s most iconic buildings. Supposedly built over the grave of Saint Olaf, and filled with hidden details ready to be explored.
Are you ready to experience the Nidaros Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace and the crown jewels?
Image: Grim Berge
The National Jubilee 2030
Explore Trøndelag is a proud partner of The National Jubilee 2030.
Visit the historical sites that helped shape Norway
The pilgrim journeys of Trøndelag
All roads lead to Rome Trondheim
Trysil – Tynset – Trondheim
Østerdalsleden passes mostly through forests, mountains, and some valleys. Here, you can walk in peaceful, tranquil areas with diverse nature and abundant wildlife.
Accommodation is primarily available in forest cabins and shelters or at campgrounds, but there are also hotels and traditional inns. You’ll pass several churches and museums along the way. Østerdalsleden is ideal for those that prefer to camp with a tent and sleeping bag.
Image: Jan Ove Iversen
Dovrefjell – Oppdal – Trondheim
The pilgrimage that moves it way over Dovrefjell, through Oppdal and further north towards Trondheim is known for the mountains and forests of southern Trøndelag. You will also get familiar with the ancient King’s Road, on this unique pilgrim destination.
Keep your eyes peeled – you might run into a musk ox on Dovrefjell!
Image: Tibe T
Selånger – Stiklestad – Trondheim
A pilgrimage that starts in Sweden, goes past the historical sites of the Battle at Stiklestad and onwards towards Trondheim.
29 stages, each being roughly 20km long, from start to finish. A journey through Scandinavia like no other.