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Bridge across the River Glomma in Fredrikstad, Norway
Author: Chris Nyborg (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Fredrikstad (map) is a city in Østfold county which is on the southeastern tip of Norway. The city covers 285.9 sq km (110.4 sq mi) and has a population of 73,000 (2011 estimate). It straddles the river Glomma at its mouth to the Skagerrak strait.
Guide to Fredrikstad Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Fredrikstad that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.More on Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad was founded by King Frederik II in 1567. It was established to replace an older town, Sarpsborg, located on the east bank of the Glomma. Sarpsborg was destroyed by the Swedes during the Northern Seven Years' War (1563-70), and its initial population comprised refugees from the destroyed Sarpsborg.Half the remaining population of Sarpsborg decided to remain where they were to rebuilt their town, while the balance crossed to the west side of the Glomma river to populate Fredrikstad. The two cities were finally reunited in 2008, and the merged Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg, with a population of 123,000, is the fifth largest city in Norway.
Visiting Fredrikstad
The most practical option to reach Fredrikstad is by flight to Moss Airport in Rygge (RYG). The airport is served by Ryanair with flights from London Gatwick, London Stansted and a number of other cities in Europe. Arriving here, take the Flybussekspressen bus to Sarpsborg (20 minutes away) and Fredrikstad (30 minutes away).Sights & Attractions in Fredrikstad
- Kongens Tor (King's Square)
Public square in the middle of Fredrikstad, with statue of Frederik II. - Laboratoriet
Now called the Laboratory, this building was built to be a gunpowder factory in 1802. - Old Penitentiary
A detention center dating to 1731 that is today part of the Fredrikstad Museum. - Old Town Hall (Gamle Rådhus)
The first town hall for Fredrikstad. - Provisions House
The oldest building in Fredrikstad, built in 1674 with thick stone walls. - Rampart Gate (Voldporten)
Ancient gate dating to 1695 into Fredrikstad.
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