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Pilgrim on the Hærvej
In 2010, the Hærvej was listed as a European cultural road in the European Council. The Hærvej links the pilgrims’ routes in Norway and Sweden with the southern European pilgrim roads.
Pilgrimages today
During the Middle Ages, the Hærvej was a pilgrims’ road to Santiago de Compostela, Trondheim and Rome
Sct. olavsleden i Norge
 The Europeans inherited the tradition of pilgrimage, which is shared by many countries and is characterised by many different religions.
Great European pilgrimages
Pilgrimages in the Middle Ages
Along the Hærvej, there are many places which were visited by people, who sought penance for sins, or healing of illnesses - pilgrims.
Pilgrim routes in the Middle Ages
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Viborg Pilgrims´CentreA perfect place to start for Military Road pilgrims is Viborg Pilgrims’ Centre, which has a strong focus on the Hærvej and which has a web site with many useful pilgrim links.
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The Hærvej’s churches
There are many churches along the Hærvej, which were used as way markers and signposts by pilgrims through the centuries. Many of the churches have a holy spring close by, used by many of the visitors, who believed in its healing powers.
The Hærvejs´s churches
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