The San Nicolás de Flüe Pilgrims' Hostel is located in Ponferrada, León, and is a very popular place for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. This parish hostel, opened in 1999, offers a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere, following the example of Saint Nicholas of Flüe, the patron saint of Switzerland.
The hostel has several facilities, including showers, toilets, a laundry room, a kitchen, a dining room, and an outdoor chapel. In addition, the Pilgrim's Blessing takes place every night, and on Sundays and holidays there is a mass. It is important to have a pilgrim's credential to stay here, and the hostel works with donations. 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🌞

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jomi

September 19, 2023

Public hostel. Very big, nice people, very well organized. Everything is there. On a donation basis. Large kitchen where pilgrims like to cook.

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JakobusPilger

August 18, 2024

When "San NICOLAS" is mentioned, the first thought is usually of the extremely prominent Bishop of Myra, who is probably one of the most popular saints of all. But this pilgrims' hostel on the way to Santiago de Compostela is named after Saint "Nicholas of Flüe" (after the town of Flüeli in the Swiss canton of Obwalden). However, at least in German-speaking countries, he is much better known by the simple name he used himself, "Brother Klaus". He lived from 1417 to 1487 and is revered as a hermit, mystic and peacemaker. The memorial day of Brother Klaus, who is even revered as a national saint in Switzerland, in the calendar of saints is the day of his death, March 21st.

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Location: Ponferrada, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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