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The Old Town in Fredrikstad, Norway Photo: Fredrikstad Kommune

Fredrikstad

Experience a rich cultural life, a bustling quayside and a cosy Old Town. Fredrikstad is proud to be the best preserved fortress town in Scandinavia.
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The Old Town in Fredrikstad, Norway - Photo: Fredrikstad Kommune

Fredrikstad

Experience a rich cultural life, a bustling quayside and a cosy Old Town. Fredrikstad is proud to be the best preserved fortress town in Scandinavia.

Fredrikstad

Source: Visit Norway

Explore Fredrikstad

What to do in Fredrikstad

The Hvaler coast is known for fishing, swimming and diving. There is an 18-hole golf course at Onsøy, and you can go bird watching at Øra.
Topic: Fishing, Golfing, Riding & Sledging, Bathing, Diving, Bird life

Attractions in Fredrikstad

Explore the well-kept fortress and Old Town. You can also visit the birthplace of the famous polar explorer Roald Amundsen and the Football Museums.
Topic: Buildings & Monuments, Museums & Galleries

Where to stay in Fredrikstad

Choose a luxury hotel in the Fredrikstad city centre, or a country get away at Hankø Fjord Hotel or Hvaler Gjestgiveri Hostel.
Topic: Health & Spa Hotel, Hotels

Tour suggestions in Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad has more to offer than a stroll on the ramparts. Enjoy a picnic and a walk along Glommastien or go island hopping in Hvaler.
Topic: Tour suggestions

Dining in Fredrikstad

In Fredrikstad you will find a menu that appeals to every palate - the exotic or traditional, the sophisticated or popular.
Topic: Food & Drink

Shopping in Fredrikstad

Hunt for curiosities in the Old Town or shop at the high street stores in the city centre.
Topic: Shopping

Getting to Fredrikstad and around

Fredrikstad is situated 90 kilometres southeast of Oslo.
Topic: Getting here and around

About Fredrikstad

Key facts about Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad is a historical, yet modern town 100 kilometres south of Oslo. The Old Town is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions.

Tourist information in Fredrikstad

You will find comprehensive information at the tourist information offices in the Old Town and by the guest marina on the quayside in the town centre.
Topic: Tourist information

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