Fredrikstad is a city and municipality in Østfold county in Norway, home to around 80,000 people.
The city of Fredrikstad was founded and named in 1567 by King Frederick II of Denmark-Norway. The oldest part of the city was built as a fortified town behind protective walls. The city's location is at the estuary of Glomma, the largest river in Norway and not far from the Swedish border. The river was used for transporting timber. The city still has a significant wood processing industry. The main settlement is along the river banks. Today, the city has an important trading business and is a popular tourist city.
The old fortified city, founded in 1567, and Kongsten fortress.
- Fredrikstad Museum, Tøihusgaten 41 (Fredrikstad's Old Town.
Fredrikstad Museum, Tøihusgaten 41 (Fredrikstad's Old Town.
Fredrikstad Cathedral.
- Gamlebyen. Take a walk around the Old Town, on a sunny day it is beautiful. Especially great for kids as there are grass to run on, old cannons to climb, a playground and lots of ducks to feed. Go for a cup of hot cocoa and a cinnamon "snail" at Mormors Café afterwards. Daily guided tours (summer).
- Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter, Voldgaten 8 (Old Town, +47 90 50 98 74. Claims to be the largest model train system of its kind in Scandinavia. Great fun for kids of all ages. 30.
- Fredrikstad stadion. Go see Fredrikstad Fotball Klubb (FFK) play a game of soccer at their brand new stadium across the river from the riverwalk. Fredrikstad is beyond a doubt one of the most devoted cities in Norway when it comes to supporting their local team and the strong history of the sport in the city is well felt.
- Go swimming. There is a plethora of swimming south of downtown just waiting to be discovered.
- Gamle Fredrikstad Golfklubb, +47 958 555 00. Play golf at this centrally located golf course.
Go swimming. There is a plethora of swimming south of downtown just waiting to be discovered.
Gamle Fredrikstad Golfklubb, +47 958 555 00. Play golf at this centrally located golf course.
Gamlebyen. Take a walk around the Old Town, on a sunny day it is beautiful. Especially great for kids as there are grass to run on, old cannons to climb, a playground and lots of ducks to feed. Go for a cup of hot cocoa and a cinnamon "snail" at Mormors Café afterwards. Daily guided tours (summer).
Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter, Voldgaten 8 (Old Town, +47 90 50 98 74. Claims to be the largest model train system of its kind in Scandinavia. Great fun for kids of all ages. 30.
Fredrikstad stadion. Go see Fredrikstad Fotball Klubb (FFK) play a game of soccer at their brand new stadium across the river from the riverwalk. Fredrikstad is beyond a doubt one of the most devoted cities in Norway when it comes to supporting their local team and the strong history of the sport in the city is well felt.
- Torvbyen.
Torvbyen.
- Divan, Storgata 3, +47 934 70 909. A turkish restaurant.
- Mother India, Storgata 20, +47 69 31 22 00. As you might have guessed from its name, it is an indian restaurant.
- Quarteret café, Jernbanegata 8, +47 474 41 766. Itclains to be the world's only "Pølsepub" or "hot dog bar". It offers sausages and local brews. Budget.
- Restaurant Slippen, Verkstedveien 12, +47 994 69 988. A fish and seafood restaurant.
- St. Raw Fredrikstad, Storgata 8, +47 474 79 417. A sushi restaurant.
- Majorens Kro og Stue, Gamle, Voldportgaten 73 (Fredrikstad's Old Town, +47 69 32 15 55.
Divan, Storgata 3, +47 934 70 909. A [[Turkey#Eat|turkish]] restaurant.
Mother India, Storgata 20, +47 69 31 22 00. As you might have guessed from its name, it is an indian restaurant.
Quarteret café, Jernbanegata 8, +47 474 41 766. Itclains to be the world's only "Pølsepub" or "hot dog bar". It offers sausages and local brews. Budget.
Restaurant Slippen, Verkstedveien 12, +47 994 69 988. A fish and seafood restaurant.
St. Raw Fredrikstad, Storgata 8, +47 474 79 417. A sushi restaurant.
Majorens Kro og Stue, Gamle, Voldportgaten 73 (Fredrikstad's Old Town, +47 69 32 15 55.
There are three coffeeshops in the city centre that make very good coffees, milkshakes, smoothies etc. One is Verdensspeilet (World Mirror) right opposite the cinema. The second is Syversen Tea and Coffee and the third is Malenki, next to the cinema. All three have friendly staff and great coffee, and are great for a quick bite. If you want to stay a little longer, maybe have a beer and play a board game then Verdenspeilet is the best choice.
The riverwalk has a lot of restaurants and bars, and in the summertime, especially, it is a very busy area where people go to eat, drink a beer in the sunshine by the water and in general have a good time. People also come by boat, staying directly at the guest pier.
- Dragen Pub, Nygaardsgata 35.
- Gulating Pub Gamlebyen, Kirkegaten 28 A (Fredrikstad's Old Town. Great selection of craft beer.
- Tamburen, Færgeportgaten 78B (Fredrikstad's Old Town.
- West End Pub, Brogata 17.
Dragen Pub, Nygaardsgata 35.
Gulating Pub Gamlebyen, Kirkegaten 28 A (Fredrikstad's Old Town. Great selection of craft beer.
Tamburen, Færgeportgaten 78B (Fredrikstad's Old Town.
West End Pub, Brogata 17.
Norway is a fairly safe country in general, and Fredrikstad is no exception.
- Oslo - The capital of Norway
- Bohuslän - Cross the border into Sweden
- Gothenburg - The second largest city in Sweden