Mange både offentlige og private albergue åbner fra starten af juli og sammen med det meste af Spanien hilser de pilgrimme fra de fleste europæiske lande velkommen til igen at vandre Caminoen på forsvarlig vis. Vi tager forbehold og går med respekt for hinanden.
Mange både offentlige og private albergue åbner fra starten af juli og sammen med det meste af Spanien hilser de pilgrimme fra de fleste europæiske lande velkommen til igen at vandre Caminoen på forsvarlig vis. Vi tager forbehold og går med respekt for hinanden.
"Listen to your body, feed your body", Surinder Singh, yoga teacher, Rishikesh
"Listen to your body, feed your body", Surinder Singh, yoga teacher, Rishikesh
Time for experiences and presence
Do you dream of walking the Camino de Santiago? The Camino is a network of pilgrimage routes that lead to Santiago de Compestela in Galicia, Spain. For some, 10–20 km. per day is plenty, while others hike 20–30 km. or more. There are several roads to Santiago, and many ways to approach the journey. Ready for experiences beyond the ordinary? Join us in the Camino -
Staying in albergue or hotels as you prefer
Experience the Camino to the "end of the world"
Part of the pleasure is the camaraderie with other pilgrims. There are travelers of all ages from most of the world, and it is special to walk several days in a row with time for silence and spontaneous conversations about big and small things. Overall, the Camino de Santiago is an obvious opportunity to get one on one and cultivate ourselves, each other and our dreams and goals in life.
Walking the entire Camino across Spain can be a challenge, and many choose a shorter trip. A great experience in itself and perhaps the start of more journeys in the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims?
For most people with a passion for hiking and nature experiences beyond the ordinary, the Camino is a journey of courage and long days of hiking, but many also experience injuries and setbacks, which is why it is important to pay attention and adjust your efforts to match your individual wishes and needs.
Travel by Sept. 8th. 2026 / 1-6 days of hiking
Get started well into the spectacular coastal route
Travel by Sept. 15th. 2026 / 1-6 days of hiking
The group walks along selected sections of the Camino de Santiago are for a maximum of 6 participants. I am happy to provide suggestions regarding flights and accommodation, and I will do my best to facilitate an experience of a lifetime. Most days I offer yoga, relaxation and meditation, or maybe you have enough of the hike and everything else that comes with it?
Read more about the shared trips, or contact me for a chat about tailor-made experiences, where travel time, route and other factors are planned based on your wishes and needs. Otherwise, you are of course also welcome to just browse around and get inspired for your own journeys on the Camino. Best wishes for travel, Camino-enthusiast Lasse Juhl Hansen
- FANTASTIC TRIP IN EXCELLENT COMPANY
"Are you considering taking a walk on the Camino, but you can't quite figure out how to do it and what it actually requires? Then Camino Friends is the perfect solution. I felt safe from start to finish, and Lasse is a fantastically helpful and considerate host who listens and does everything he can to accommodate everything from preparatory and clarifying questions before the walk, as well as along the way, so that everyone has the best experience possible. I couldn't have wished for a better premiere on the Camino, and Camino Friends has given me the desire to experience even more of the wonderful and magnificent nature. I would highly recommend signing up for a walk, you won't regret it. I will definitely be back." MIA EKLUND
Oktober 2025
A pleasure with Mia, Pia og Markus
"Look for the signs, the signs of life," Mincho Fuertes
- WELL-ORGANIZED JOURNEY, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE & NATURE
"Walking all/parts of the Camino has always been on my "must do list", but it requires a lot of preparation the first time, and that's why my trip was postponed again and again. When I saw the website from Camino Friends, I had no doubts. Here was the obvious opportunity to walk part of the route (try it out), in a small group and with help from Lasse along the way. Lasse was helpful, from possibly which flights I could book before the trip - to putting me on the bus to the airport on the last day, so I could just relax and be present in the experience. It was a fantastic trip. Lovely people, fantastic experiences, meetings with other hikers on the way, super beautiful nature, kilometers in my legs and lots of good mood along the way. I participated on the flat route from Bilbao to Santander, but now I'm ready for the slightly more demanding route starting in Irún with Lasse. Once you've tried the Camino, you're hooked - and you just want to experience more." PIA ANDERSEN
- UNIQUE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE - CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
"Managed to join the pilot trip from Bilbao to Santander. There were 4 of us in the group, and Lasse managed to ensure that we all had a wonderful experience. The trip was well organized and varied in terms of walking distances, experiences on the trip, and ongoing information, which made it all super practical. Lasse also offers yoga and relaxing exercises along the way. I'm looking forward to seeing next year's program and will definitely sign up for more fantastic experiences." MARKUS HØGH
History & inspiration
The story tells of Saint James, who sailed to Spain and walked to Santiago de Compostela to spread the message of Christianity. Later, his remains were brought back to Santiago, where they are said to be buried under the imposing cathedral. Since then, countless pilgrims have walked to Santiago, and a large network of pilgrimage routes has been established in Spain, Portugal, France and several other European countries.
Traditionally, most people walked for religious reasons, and in the Middle Ages, for example, it was common for criminals to be sentenced to walk under simple conditions. The Camino is full of history, and it is exciting to find your way as a modern pilgrim.
- With space for alone time & community
- A pleasure with my father along the way
The classic route, Camino Francés, offers amazing views shortly after the start in Saint Jean Pied de Port on the edge of the Pyrenees and continues through varied landscapes with a total of 775 km. to Santiago. The route leads through historic cities such as Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos and León and offers a string of charming villages. From April to October, and especially from May to September, there are many on the route, and it´s a good idea to book accommodation in advance.
- Wild views on the edge of the Pyrenees
The Camino del Norte from Irún on the French-Spanish border is also popular. The so-called coastal route stretches 630 km. more or less along the Spanish north coast before heading inland at the entrance to Galicia with a total of 820 km. to Santiago de Compostela. The first part in the Basque Country is a challenge for most with many steep hills, but from around Bilbao the route is more straightforward with many flat stretches and gentle hills to Santander and so on.
Camino del Norte is a stunningly beautiful experience with lush landscapes and wild beaches. Among many highlights, the route leads through San Sebastian and Bilbao, known for its gastronomy and the Guggenheim Museum. Overall, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia are packed with tapas and treats for every taste, and the route is far from overcrowded.
Camino del Norte - a hilly experience in the Basque Country
Many also choose the Portuguese route from Porto, the spectacular Camino Primitivo and the historical Via de la Plata route from Seville. Other options include the Camino Mozárabe from Almería and the Camino del Sureste starting in Alicante. I have also heard good things about the "forgotten route" Camino Olvidado, and personally I would also like to highlight the Camino del Salvador from León to Oviedo and not least the special way from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre, Muxía and "End of the World" - named by the Romans, who once believed that it was the most western point in Europe and the world.
Camino del Norte before Santander / foto : January
There are less accommodation options wintertime, but you can walk the Camino all year round. The number of pilgrims drops during October, and relatively few walk in winter, when it can easily be snowy in central Spain. I myself have been lucky with 15-17 degrees Celsius along the Camino del Norte in January a few years ago (photo above). In 2024 I experienced some rain in June, whereas October and November were beautiful weather, when I was on a longer walk along the Camino del Salvador, followed by the Camino Primitivo, the walk from Porto and the Camino further from Santiago to "The End of the World". It is difficult to predict the weather, but in any case I have never regretted a single one of my many journeys on the Camino.
- Oktober 2025 at campsite with each our bedroom
Many travel with simple conditions and overnight stays at albergues, while others choose hotels and time for pampering. Albergues are the original form of accommodation with shared bedrooms and typically good, ordinary conditions. There are both public and private albergues with different levels of comfort. People often eat together and share experiences and stories with other travelers.
It is a good idea to use hiking poles, especially if you choose one of the more challenging routes, where the surface consists of rocks, loose stones and potentially mud and slippery tree roots. With the poles it is easier to keep your attention on the path, and when the terrain is hilly, the poles provide good support and almost act as extra footwear.
- I recommend to travel light with only necessary stuff and max. 10% of the body weight. I normally carry a medium-sized backpack with 12-24 pounds depending on the season etc. Also it´s possible to have the luggage delivered for 5-7 euros per day.
Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, North Spain
- Don't walk faster than your soul, Pat, hospitalero
The physical, mental & spiritual phase. Most people experience the way in three phases. The first is where we adapt practically and physically, we get used to the daily walk and find the rhythm as nomads for a while. After that, the mental one takes over with time for reflection, and finally the spiritual or creative phase, where the pieces fall into place and the journey makes sense.
- Listen to your body, feel your body, Surinder Singh
If you look around, you will find supermarkets and shops most days, and there are generally good opportunities for café and restaurant visits. However, you should be aware that it may be a long way to the next place with catering options. Some sections are quite hilly, and in between there are several variants of the routes - some more strenuous than others.
- A fantastic trip with Camino Freinds. Lasse is competent and knowledgeable, but also manages to leave space for silence and let the impressions speak for themselves. My best recommendations, Lotte Maribo Ibsen
- My own first longer journey on the Camino de Santiago was in 2012 with a three-week walk on the classic route from Burgos to Santiago. I had seen "Bertelsen på Caminoen" and needed a break from my busy Copenhagen life with lots of work and errands. It was time to listen to my inner voice, and my trip became a landmark experience and the start of many journeys and adventures along the Camino, as well as trips and stays in, among others, Nepal and India with lots of hiking and yoga.
- Here from the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
For now I have walked 7.800 km. on the Camino in France, Spain and Portugal. Sometimes I have been on short trips, other times on long journeys and always with alone time, community and plenty of enriching moments. Get started well on the Camino -
Stories from the way
- The view from Cee on the way to Finisterre and Muxía
- More about shared trips along selected parts of the Camino
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