Attractions

Berby Manor

Berby Manor is located in the very south of Østfold, by the Iddefjord and the Swedish boarder. Berby Manor has played a central role in the history of Østfold County during times of both war and peace. Berby can offer beautiful adventures in the nature, great hiking areas and old cultural scenery, for tourists.

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Fagerholt Monumenthoggeri

Fagerholt Monumenthoggeri is located by the Iddefjord. It was a place where stone-cutters worked, and the raw material was collected from stone quarries nearby.

Fredriksten fortress

Construction of Fredriksten started in 1661 after Norway lost the Bohuslän district and Bohus Fortress to Sweden in 1658. Three subsequent attacks by the...

Olavsleden

This 30 km long hiking path stretches from the Swedish border at Vammen north to Tistedal by Aspedammen. It is a continuation of the Bohusleden from Sweden and passes through an exciting and varied landscape.

Rød Manor

Rød Manor is a very special and unique experience, both outside and inside. This is a very special home, where time has not passed in more than 50 years.

St.Peter catholic church

Open church for visitors during the summer season

Svinesund

The Blue and Green Road

An alternative to E6 between Gothenburg - Oslo. Road 165 in Sweden and Rv 22 in Norway. Ancient & Medieval History 2 - Naverstad Church 10 - Skee Church 11 - Massleberg-Jörlov 14 - Blomsholm 18 - Nordby-Torp 22 - Jellhaug 23 - Berg Church 24 - Rokke Church & Gravefield 26 - Idd Church 36 - Björnerödspiggen 41 - The ancient track History of Communication & Roads 4 - Elgåfossen 5 - Berby Manor 7 - Glenne Bro 13 - Tjurholmen 17 - Lommelanda Kulle 29 - Brekke Locks 34 - Kornsjø 39 - Haldenvassdraget 40 - Bergstien 42 - Nord Koster History of Defence 1 - Olsborg Fort 3 - Holkekärrsnäs Fortification 15 - Galärvägen 16 - Dynekilen 19 - Svinesund 20 - Sponviken - Kjeøa 21 - Hjelmkollen 25 - Fredriksten Fortress 31 - Rävlyckan 32 - Ed (Dals Ed) 33 - Parsetjärn Fortification History of Trade & Customs 6 - Håvedalen 30 - Nössemark-Solum 37 - Tattarebyn - Ejgdefjället Industrial History 8 - Krokstrand 27 - Fagerholt 28 - Tistedalen Information Boards 12 - Strömstads Museum Museums in the Border Region 44 - Coastal museum Hvaler 45 - Fredrikstad museum 46 - Borgarsyssel Museum 47 - Rød Manor 48 - Vitlycke museum Other sights 38 - Blue-Green Route 43 - Blue Skagerrak

The Busterud Park

The park was established about a hundred years ago on grounds that were previously occupied by the Nordsiden churchyard and Christian's Church. The lovely old band stand was completed in 1879.

The Fortress Museums

Every day during summer, between 19.05 - 31.08 2012, you can experience the different and exicting exhibitions in the fortress museums. Here you'll find exhibitions about fortress,town and war history, and even Norway's oldest bakery and brewery! Entrance: Adults 60 NOK Children 30 NOK (Children under 7 years. free)

The Halden Canal

The Halden Canal, which is a part of the Halden watercourse is one of our country's finest technical, historical monuments. By means of this canal it is possible to travel the 75 kilometer long stretch between Tistedal and the village of Skulerud by boat. The navigational channel is signposted, and a boating and recreation map can be purchased at the Halden tourist office.

The Iddefjord

<P> The Iddefjord runs along the Swedish border from the Singlefjord and the idyllic Hvaler islands to the village of Berby in the Enningdal valley. The outermost stretch is called the Ringdalsfjord, but it becomes the Iddefjord from the point where it makes a sharp bend. </P>

The Svinesund Bridges

This is a vital link between Norway and Sweden. An elegant span, with its beautiful profile stretching 67 meters above the Ringdalsfjord, is Northern Europe's highest bridge.