Food and shops
On many stretches there are restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy a while and take a break from hiking
There is long distances between shops in some areas, as for example between Borgsjö-Bräcke and Duved-Verdal, so plan ahead.
Most of the other sections of the trail there are shops, restaurants and cafés where you can sit, relax and enjoy a well deserved break.
Money
In Sweden and Norway paying by credit/debit card such as Visa and Mastercard is common and widely accepted by most shops. Some shops even have no-cash policies.
For accommodation, hotels and larger hostels accept payment by card, but at private accommodation cash payments are usually required so make sure to have some cash with you on the journey. You can withdraw Swedish currency from your credit/debit card at ATMs called “bankomat”, go to the map to se where to find them along the trail.
Tourist information offices
There are tourist information offices in the following towns along the trail: Borgsjö, Östersund and Trondheim. There is also several Info Points in Krokom municipality. You can buy and stamp your pilgrim passport here and receive useful information about the surrounding area. Please check opening hours.
In Sundsvall, there is no tourist information office to visit, but you can call the tourist office between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM at 060-658 58 00.
At Kulturmagasinet, you can purchase a pilgrim passport and get a stamp
Pilgrim centres
There are several pilgrim centres along the way, offering different types of service. At the starting point of the trail, you will find Selånger Pilgrim Centre, newly opened for the 2026 hiking season. In Borgsjö, you will find Ånge Municipality’s Pilgrim Centre, and on Frösön there is the Pilgrim Centre for Frösö, Sunne and Norderön.
On the Norwegian side, you will find Stiklestad Pilgrim Centre, and at the end of your journey you will arrive at Nidaros Pilegrimsgård in Trondheim. Here you can receive helpful information about the trail and pick up your pilgrim passport. In Trondheim, you will also receive your certificate. Read more under the heading The Pilgrimage.
Internet
In Sweden and Norway the 4G network is well established along the trail. Several of the accommodations provide their guests WiFi and WiFi is also available at the tourist information offices.
Weather
The main hiking season is from mid-May until mid-September. Even then, there may be some late snow remaining, or early snow arriving in certain areas. The weather is very varied — it can be both hot and cold. It’s therefore a good idea to keep an eye on these weather services; SMHI.se and yr.no, so you know what clothes to bring.
In case of an emergency
Emergency numbers in Sweden:
Emergency numbers in Norway:
- Ambulance – 113.
- Police – 112
- Fire – 100
To prepare for your walk over the mountains, find out more at the Norwegian Mountain Code.