Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad


Fredrikstad is located just 1.5 hours from Oslo and about 50 minutes away from the Swedish border. The town is well known for different types of architectural sights, as well as being one of the hosts of Tall Ships race and having a thriving cultural scene. Fredrikstad has a rich history with Northern Europe’s best kept Fortified town, Gamlebyen, dating back to 1567, and the famous Ancient Trail with an astonishing collection of mystic stone circles, majestic burials and images chiseled in stone.

Outside Fredrikstad, you will find the Hvaler Islands. Hvaler consists of 833 islands, islets and skerries, a coastal eldorado just waiting to be discovered.

With its location, Fredrikstad Cruise Port is a gateway to Østfold and the Oslofjord. The port has three quays, two of which are located by the Fortified town, on either side of Glomma, Norway's longest river.



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Lat: 59°7'12" N

Lon: 10°34'12" E

Port Contact

Tove Bergseng
Production Manager- leisure & cruise
Torvgaten 59A
1632 Gamle Fredrikstad, Norway

Phone:+47 69 30 46 00
E-Mail:Tove@opplevfredrikstad.com
Web:http://www.fredrikstad-hvaler.no


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):8.5
Anchorage Available:yes
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:0.50 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
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Attraction & Excursions

The Fortified Town

Gamlebyen is thriving with history, shops galleries and cafes. Here you can find museums, Scandinavia’s largest Model Train Centre and The Glass Blowing Cottage.

The Hvaler Islands

The Hvaler islands consists of 833 islands, islets and skerries. The coastal road takes you across the breathtaking islands and through the National Marine Park.

The Ancient Trail

Along the Ancient Trail you will find Norway’s largest concentration of ancient monuments from the stone, bronze, and iron ages including burial mounds, stone rings and fortified hamlets.

Roald Amundsens Birthplace

Norway’s greatest explorer, Roald Amundsen, was born in Fredrikstad. In 2011 it is 100 years since Roald Amundsen led the first Atlantic expedition to reach the South Pole.