Østfold Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with houses, boats, and a lighthouse.
A cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, featuring red and blue facades and classic architectural details.
A harbor with boats, a pier, and colorful buildings along the shore under a cloudy sky.
A marina with boats docked, a building with a sign, and a construction crane in the background.
A stone arch bridge with a crown emblem and the date 1743.

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A calm harbor with several small boats docked near red houses.
Fredrikstad
Known for Adventure, Culture and Historical
Fredrikstad is calling! Discover its adventures, culture, theme park and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Fredrikstad Museum
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A harbor with boats, colorful buildings, and a hill with a fort.
Halden
Known for Ports, Adventure and Fishing
Escape to Halden! Enjoy its adventures, fishing and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Fredriksten Fortress
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A symmetrical building with a central entrance, flanked by two wings, under a clear blue sky.
Sarpsborg
Known for Waterfalls, Recreation and Water parks
The one-time capital of Norway boasts a 1,000-year-old history, family-friendly museums and a beautiful natural landscape made up of forests, lakes and rivers.
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A coastal town with a prominent water fountain, marina, and a stone pier.
Moss
Head to sights like Vårlistranda and Sjobadet Beach as you discover Moss.
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A row of red wooden houses with steep roofs by a calm body of water.
Hvaler
Explore attractions like Oslofjord and Gjovika as you discover things to see and do in Hvaler.
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An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and surrounding greenery.
Indre Østfold
Check out the local area in Indre Østfold—home to attractions like Ostfoldbadet Water Park and Sandstangen.
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Stay near popular Østfold attractions

A historic fortification with stone walls and a lighthouse on a hill.

Fredriksten Fortress

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You can learn about the history of Halden with a stop at Fredriksten Fortress. Wander the waterfront and forests while you're in the area.
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