Halden is a town and municipality in Østfold county in Norway.
- Fredriksten fortress. This is where the Swedish king Carl XII (Charles XII)was killed - in 1718 - during the war between Sweden and Norway, at that time a province of Denmark.
- Rød Herregård. is one of Norway's most completely preserved manor houses. It has retained its patrician appearance and original interior from the time that it was still inhabited. Rød Manor contains one of the country's largest private collections of arms. The barn has been converted into a café and gallery. The buildings are surrounded by a beautiful Baroque garden and an English landscaped garden.
While in town, you should take a walk in Busterudparken, located on the north side of the town. It's a small, but beautiful park. From the park, walk down "Gågata" and take a look at the harbour.
Fredriksten fortress. This is where the Swedish king Carl XII (Charles XII)was killed - in 1718 - during the war between Sweden and Norway, at that time a province of Denmark.
Rød Herregård. is one of Norway's most completely preserved manor houses. It has retained its patrician appearance and original interior from the time that it was still inhabited. Rød Manor contains one of the country's largest private collections of arms. The barn has been converted into a café and gallery. The buildings are surrounded by a beautiful Baroque garden and an English landscaped garden.
- Go hiking in one of Haldens forests. Bring your tent and stay a night in Boksjøen.
- Go fishing in the Iddefjord, Berbyelva or one of the lakes. Be aware that fishing anywhere else than in the Iddefjord requires a small fee.
- Go bathing: Take a bath in the iddefjord, Krussæther or one of the lakes.
- Exploring the town.
- Visit all the bars at one night and get drunk.
- Take the ferry "Turisten".
Halden has numerous restaurants and small cafeterias. If you look around inside the town, you can be sure to find a place that match your taste. If you just want to get a cheap meal, you could always go to McDonalds, located at Tista Shopping center.
- Erlandsens Conditori. is a 150 year old traditional coffee and pastry shop.
- Curtisen.
Erlandsens Conditori. is a 150 year old traditional coffee and pastry shop.
Curtisen.
The harbour is full of places to enjoy a cold beer on a hot summer day.
The pub "Siste Reis" by the train station is worth a visit, voted to be on of the ten best pubs in Europe!
At the town square you will find the local micro brewery "Den Gylne Høne".