Fredrikstad Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Østfold, Norway
About Fredrikstad
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 theSwedishborder. 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.
Top Attractions in Fredrikstad
Explore the best things to see and do in Fredrikstad:
- ★Fredrikstad Cathedral
- ★Fredrikstad Museum
- ★Fredrikstad stadion
- ★Gamlebyen
- ★Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter
- ★Gamle Fredrikstad Golfklubb
Where to Eat in Fredrikstad
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Divan
- 🍴Majorens Kro og Stue
- 🍴Mother India
- 🍴Quarteret café
- 🍴Restaurant Slippen
- 🍴St. Raw Fredrikstad
Where to Stay in Fredrikstad
- 🏨Fredrikstad Motel & Camping
- 🏨Gamlebyen Hotell
- 🏨Hotel Valhalla
- 🏨Hotel Victoria
- 🏨Quality Hotel Fredrikstad
- 🏨Scandic City
Fredrikstad Travel Guide Sections
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