Ecumenical International Pilgrimage in Palamuse
You are warmly welcome to join this pilgrimage if the theme speaks to your heart. This is a journey for all —regardless of religious denomination or church background. The only thing that matters is your personal desire to embark on this journey.
Overview
I look forward to welcoming you on 28 August at 16:15 at the Palamuse Museum, where we will begin our time together with an engaging guided tour. From there, our path will lead us on a scenic walk through historic Palamuse, immortalized as Paunvere in the works of writer Oskar Luts. This will be followed by a solemn opening prayer service for the pilgrimage at Palamuse Church.
Overnight accommodation and catering will be provided at Udutalu.
The pilgrimage will begin early Saturday morning at sunrise. The total distance of the route is approximately 20 km, during which we will make stops at culturally significant landmarks in the Palamuse region. At these locations, a designated fellow pilgrim will lead a prayer on a specific theme according to the traditions of their church, concluding with us reciting the Lord’s Prayer together.
The closing service of the pilgrimage will take place on Sunday at the EELK Äksi Andreas Congregation.
Itinerary
Laiuse Blue Springs
Laiuse cemetery
Laiuse St. George’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Oettingen Family Chapel
Kuremaa Castle
Patjala Cemetery
Kassinurme Hillfort
Kaarepere Parish of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church
Important Info
Date: 28–30 August (Friday–Sunday).
Meeting point: 28.08 at 16:15 at the Palamuse Museum.
Registration: fill out the form here.
Price: €139 per person.
The price includes:
- participation in the pilgrimage;
- guided tour of Palamuse;
- 2 nights of accommodation at Udutalu;
- 6 meals (Friday evening; Saturday morning, lunch, evening; Sunday morning, lunch).
Payment: Transfer the participation fee to the account of Happy Days Travel OÜ EE317700771003714415, with the reference "Palamuse palverännak".
Cancellation: until 14 August, the participation fee will be refunded in full. Afterwards, advance payments have been made—if you wish, you can find someone to take your place.
Transport: From Tallinn, you can reach Palamuse by public transport - by bus (transfer required). Return from Tabivere by train.