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Sarpsborg

Borgarsyssel Museum

Borgarsyssel Museum Photo: Danders Grafiske
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Borgarsyssel Museum Photo: Danders Grafiske
Borgarsyssel Museum Photo: Danders Grafiske

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Borgarsyssel Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts and old objects from various periods of time. In addition there are about 20 older buildings showing Østfold's history from medieval to present time.The museum was built in 1924 and is situated at the ruins of the Nikolas church from 1115.
The museum has something for everyone. Children's hour starts at 12:00. From Tuesday to Sunday the "kids yard" (barnas gård) is open. Come and meet our animals and participate in an archeological excavation.
Borgarsyssel museum is open from June 1.until August 31, closed Mondays. The museum is open every Sunday in September, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Free admission.
Guided tours:
Tuesday- Friday: Every hour from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Saturday and Sunday: Every hour from 12:00-4:00 pm.
Glasshytta Studio Indigo, the shop where to buy hand made glass, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 am-3:00 pm and Sundays from 12:00-4:00 pm.

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Last updated: 21/02/2012 Source: Sarpsborg Turist as
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Key facts about Sarpsborg

Sarpsborg is both a municipality and a town with 51,000 inhabitants situated in the county of Østfold, southeast Norway.

Tour suggestions in Sarpsborg

The areas around Sarpsborg are good for different walking bicycling and car tours.

Tourist information in Sarpsborg

The tourist information office is situated near the town square.

Eating in Sarpsborg

Sarpsborg has a range of restaurants and cafés, from traditional Norwegian to Italian and Indian.

Shopping in Sarpsborg

The town square is the starting point for the main shopping street in Sarpsborg. There are also several shopping centres in the area.

Attractions in Sarpsborg

Visit the Medieval church in Skjeberg, see the powerful Sarpsfossen Waterfall and go for a walk in the English garden at Hafslund Manor.

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