Day 1, Friday 12 July
The pilgrims arrive from 10.00-10.30 at Esrum Abbey in Klostergården. Registration and presentation of pilgrim passport (stamped by Esrum Abbey), baggage tags and name tags.
10.45 Welcome talk with Rigmor Baagøe and presentation of co-organisers
11.00 Guided tour of Esrum Abbey
11.30 Lunch at Esrum Abbey
12.15 Tour of the abbey gardens by Niels Henriksen
13.00 Departure for Mårum
14.00 Coffee and cake in the forest
16.30 Reception at Mårum Præstegård vicarage with parish pastor Pia Niebuhr and volunteers
16.45 Church service
17.30 Welcome at Præstegårdshaven, where we will be visited by the Charcoal Burners
18.30 Dinner at the vicarage
Day 2, Saturday 13 July
8.00 Breakfast at the vicarage. Remember to get your pilgrimage passport stamped
9.00 Departure for Annisse
10.00 A visit to Kulsvierpladsen (Charcoal Burner Square) near Duemose
13.00 Lunch at Pibe Mølle Restaurant
14.00 Visit to Pibe Mill, Zealand’s only post mill. Coffee and cake
16.00 Reception in the Garbolund vineyards with Jette Hougård
16.45 Refreshments in the Garbolund yard and talk by Jette Hougård
17.00 Bar opens
17.15 You will be shown to your accommodations
18.30 Communal dinner in the Annisse community centre with locals from the town and area
Day 3, Sunday 14 July
8.00 Breakfast from Rabarbergården in the horse stables at Garbolund. The pilgrims make their own packed lunch. Remember to get your pilgrimage passport stamped
9.15 Morning assembly at Garbolund
9.45 Departure for Ramløse along Lake Arresø
13.00 Packed lunch picnic at the Ramløse Marina
14.00 Participation in Ramløse Mølledag (Mill Day) with locals. The mill provides coffee and buns
15.00 We head from Ramløse Mill to Sognelængen
15.30 Refreshments at Ramløse Sognelængen and historic talk with historian Peter Hansen.
16.30 Accommodations and break
18.30 Dinner at Ramløse Sognelængen
20.30 Bar and socialising
Day 4, Monday 15 July
8.00 Breakfast at Ramløse Sognelængen. Remember to get your pilgrimage passport stamped
9.15 – 9.30 Peter Hansen talks about Ellemosen moors in Sognestuen
9.30 Departure for Tibirke across Ellemosen with quiet walking
11.00 Arrival at Tibirke Church. The pilgrims are welcomed and shown around
11.15 Visit to Stutteri Tirsvæld stables, where owner Søren Grene talks about the area’s history, which is illustrated on the large wall murals of the farm.
12.30 Lunch at Gretely with view of Holløse Bredning
13.30 Visit to the quaint and beautiful gallery “Tibirke Kunst”, where fruit, wine and juice will be served, weather permitting
15.00 Coffee and cake at Gretely
There will be an opportunity to:
- Relax in the area around Tibirke Church and Gretely
- Take a short walk, possibly to “Udsigten” (the view) in the characteristic area of Tibirke Bakker, from where – in good weather – you can enjoy a magnificent view that includes Kullen in Sweden. Highly recommended.
- Learn about sand drifts and the history of Tibirke Church
- You can purchase beer, wine and water during the day and evening
18.00 Dinner in the Gretely garden
20.00 Concert at Tibirke Church – public admission
Day 5, Tuesday 16 July
8.00 Breakfast at Gretely. The pilgrims make their own packed lunch. Remember to get your pilgrimage passport stamped
9.00 Morning service at Tibirke Church with parish pastor Jeanne von Benzon
9.45 Walk in Tisvilde Hegn with Niels Henriksen
12.45 Lunch and coffee and cake at Asserbo Slotsruin
13.45 Walk to Helene Kilde
15.30 Conclusion at Helene Grave. A bus will take you and your baggage back to Esrum
The programme is subject to change without notice.
