Østfold

Norway

A coastal town with houses, boats, and a lighthouse.
A cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, featuring red and blue facades and classic architectural details.
A harbor with boats, a pier, and colorful buildings along the shore under a cloudy sky.
A marina with boats docked, a building with a sign, and a construction crane in the background.
A stone arch bridge with a crown emblem and the date 1743.

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A calm harbor with several small boats docked near red houses.
Fredrikstad
Known for Adventure, Culture and Historical
Fredrikstad is the biggest and possibly the nicest city in the county of Østfold, and is often called “Plankebyen” (the Plank Town). Fredrikstad is, among other things, known for its lovely Old Town.

Reasons to visit

  • Fredrikstad Museum
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A harbor with boats, colorful buildings, and a hill with a fort.
Halden
Known for Ports, Adventure and Fishing
Offering exciting historical attractions, beautiful buildings and a busy cultural life, the town of Halden is situated at the end of the Iddefjord in the county of Østfold, just a few minutes from Sweden.

Reasons to visit

  • Fredriksten Fortress
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A symmetrical building with a central entrance, flanked by two wings, under a clear blue sky.
Sarpsborg
Known for Waterfalls, Recreation and Waterparks
The 1000-year-old city of Sarpsborg was founded by Olaf Haraldsson. It is beautifully situated where the Glomma River flows out into the Sarpsfossen waterfall – one of the biggest in Europe, and offers history, nature and exciting experiences for the whole family.
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A coastal town with a prominent water fountain, marina, and a stone pier.
Moss
Check out the local area in Moss—home to attractions like Pearl of the Oslo Fjord Trail and Oslofjord.
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An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and surrounding greenery.
Indre Østfold
Venture to sights like Ostfoldbadet Water Park and Askim Museum as you discover Indre Østfold.
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A row of red wooden houses with steep roofs by a calm body of water.
Hvaler
Check out the local area in Hvaler—home to attractions like Spjærkilen and Oslofjord.
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A historic fortification with stone walls and a lighthouse on a hill.

Fredriksten Fortress

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You can learn about the history of Halden with a visit to Fredriksten Fortress. Wander the waterfront and forest while you're in the area.
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