Unspoilt nature and beautiful coastal getaways meets art, culture and history in the Østfold region. Are you ready to explore?
Plan your trip to Østfold
The region of Østfold in south-east Norway stretches along the eastern side of the Oslofjord all the way to the Swedish border. Visit charming towns and villages like Sarpsborg, where you can see prehistoric rock carving sites and feel the spray from the majestic Sarpefossen waterall, and Fredrikstad, one of the best preserved fortified towns in Northern Europe, where there is a vibrant cultural life.
A short drive from Fredrikstad lies the island paradise Hvaler and Ytre Hvaler national park. Hundreds of islands and islets welcome you to spend relaxing summer days on a boat, a beach or with a fishing road on the shore.
In the border town of Halden you can visit Fredriksten Fortress, go kayaking or take a cruise on the Halden Canal.
The thriving community of Moss offers a delightful combination of seaside activities and cultural inspiration.
In the rural surroundings of Indre Østfold, vast areas of unspoilt nature await, with excellent fishing spots and the lakes Lyseren and Øyeren. Norway’s longest river Glomma also flows through Østfold..
Get in-depth travel information on Østfold’s official website.
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Where to stay
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Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Events in Østfold
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Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on Østfold’s official website.
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By car
Østfold is located strategically between Oslo and Sweden. The main highway E6 between Oslo and Gothenburg runs as a motorway through the county.
The main highway E18 between Oslo and Stockholm runs through Østfold in a southeast-northwest direction.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
By boat
Østfold has a long coastline, and travelling by boat is a great way to explore the region.
A car ferry takes you across the Oslofjord between Moss and Horten in Vestfold.
By bus
Several local and express busses take you between Oslo and Østfold.
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By train
The railway from Oslo to Gothenburg is running more or less in parallel with the E6, and a railway between Ski and Sarpsborg covers the inner part of Østfold.
By plane
Oslo Airport and Torp Sandefjord Airport are the closest airports.
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