Gamlebyen, the oldest fortified town

in Scandinavia, is thriving with history

and atmosphere.

- The Fortified Town

Of many extraordinary facts about the Fortified Town, none is more surprising than this apparent contradiction: It is one of Norway´s most popular tourist attractions, yet always quiet and sleepy! How is this possible?

Guided walking tours in the Fortified Town.

New attraction in the Fortified Town!

“The Fortified Town Model Train Centre” have 3700 meters of tracks, 110 locomotives, 600 railway carriages, 3000 buildings and 10 000 trees – all situated in an exiting scenery of both urban and rural areas including features such as mountains and waterfalls. Computer engineers, electricians and architects have all worked on this project.

The centre is the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.

Kongsten Fortress

The fort was inaugurated in 1685, as a forward defence outpost for the Citadel Town, built at the old execution site Galgeberg. Guided tours at the fortress.

King Fredrik II Golf course

Located just outside the Fortified Town, is King Fredrik II golf course. The facilities has a driving range, a nine hole golf course and a short course. Official opening summer 2011. The Clubhouse is Fredrikstad Motel and Camping. 

First at both poles

The greatest polar explorer in history, Roald

Amundsen, was born in Fredrikstad. His South Pole expedition in 1911 has been compared to Neil Armstrong´s moon landing, the two great achievements of the last century that demanded the utmost of endurance, leadership, ability and technology.

In 2011 it was 100 years since Roald

Amundsen led the first Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole.

Guided tours by bus to his birthplace.

The Solberg Tower

- the new gateway to the county of Østfold heritage

The Solberg Tower stands as a fitting gateway to this proud heritage, and the visitor will leave here better informed, with a sense of wonder, and a wish to explore further. It has been designed as a “living” meeting point which can serve as a centre for activities. Cultural heritage is integrated into

the architecture and artistic expression.

The tower has a lift to the panorama platform and accessibility has been imperative when designing the tower. At the peak of the Bronze Age the priests and rock-carvers of Begby transformed granite faces into tableaux depicting the journey of the soul

to the sun and the stars. The ancient bronzesmiths of Hunn transfomed metal ore into ritual swords and axes.

The adventure path from Fredrikstad to Hvaler and Outer Hvaler National Park

This fantastic Outer Oslofjord road, extends from island to island and ends up at the small and livelyharbour Skjærhalden. You will experience great colors beyond the Puttesund bridge where sky and ocean blends beautifully and the maroon color of the rocks

creates the perfect frame. (On one of the islands, you will find a community of trolls and sea trolls.)

They have been here since the ice melted and the country was discovered, living off hunting and fishing.

We will also visit the Coastal Museum and experience how life was in the old days. The road winds further and combines art and culture and ends up at King Neptune Throne at Skjærhalden. We will meet King Neptune and visit the National Park Centre and return by either boat or bus.

Outer Hvaler National Park -

Unique landscape above and below sea level

The Hvaler – Fredrikstad archipelago boasts a rich diversity of species both on land and below sea level. The area is also attractive for outdoor pursuits typically linked with the coast. Many people enjoy it as a summer paradise, but its scenery and natural history

also have much to offer the rest of the year.

Most of the national park is below sea level and ranges from depths of 470 m to shallows where skerries pierce the surface on the Søsterøyene and Struten.

Europe’s largest coastal coral reef is to be found near Tisler. The National Park Centre is located at Skjærhalden. The park is one of Norway’s 15 National Parks and the first Norwegian maritime park.

The centre is open to everyone who wants more information about the surroundings and the amazing nature in the area. At the centre, you will find: Exhibitions, Slideshows, The Lilleputt centre, with a outdoor aquarium, Presentations (on request).