Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad is a historic Norwegian town with a well-preserved old town centre, featuring traditional white wooden houses, cobbled streets, and a rich maritime heritage. The town offers a relaxed atmosphere with cosy cafés, boutique shopping, and easy access to beautiful coastal or fjord landscapes. Its history is visible in the architecture, museums, and local traditions that define the character of this appealing destination.

By Plane

The nearest airport to Fredrikstad is Vy train from OSL to Fredrikstad (1 hr 15 min, 320 kr).

By Car / Road

Fredrikstad is accessible by road. Buses connect to nearby cities and towns. Local roads are well-maintained but may be narrow in rural areas. Driving offers the most flexibility for exploring the surrounding region.

The town centre is compact and walkable. Local buses cover the wider area. Taxis are available through Norgestaxi or local taxi companies. For exploring the surrounding region, a rental car is recommended.

Fredrikstad Cathedral .

 

Old Town

The old fortified city, founded in 1567, and Kongsten fortress .

Fredrikstad Museum ,

Tøihusgaten 41

( Fredrikstad's Old Town ).

Gamlebyen

( Old Town ).

Take a walk around the Old Town, on a sunny day it is beautiful. Especially great for kids as there are grass to run on, old cannons to climb, a playground and lots of ducks to feed. Go for a cup of hot cocoa and a cinnamon "snail" at Mormors Café afterwards. Daily guided tours (summer) .  

Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter ,

Voldgaten 8

( Old Town ),

☏

+47 90 50 98 74 ,

[email protected] .

Claims to be the largest model train system of its kind in Scandinavia. Great fun for kids of all ages.

30 kr. .  

Fredrikstad stadion .

Go see Fredrikstad Fotball Klubb (FFK) play a game of soccer at their brand new stadium across the river from the riverwalk. Fredrikstad is beyond a doubt one of the most devoted cities in Norway when it comes to supporting their local team and the strong history of the sport in the city is well felt.   ( updated Jan 2019 )

Activities

Go swimming . There is a plethora of swimming south of downtown just waiting to be discovered.

Gamle Fredrikstad Golfklubb ,

☏

+47 958 555 00 .

Play golf at this centrally located golf course.

Divan ,

Storgata 3 ,

☏

+47 934 70 909 .

A Turkish restaurant.   ( updated Mar 2018 )

Mother India ,

Storgata 20 ,

☏

+47 69 31 22 00 .

As you might have guessed from its name, it is an Indian restaurant.   ( updated Mar 2018 )

Restaurant Slippen ,

Verkstedveien 12 ,

☏

+47 994 69 988 ,

[email protected] .

A fish and seafood restaurant.   ( updated Mar 2018 )

St. Raw Fredrikstad ,

Storgata 8 ,

☏

+47 474 79 417 .

A sushi restaurant.   ( updated Mar 2018 )

Majorens Kro og Stue

( Majorstuen ),

Gamle, Voldportgaten 73

( Fredrikstad's Old Town ),

☏

+47 69 32 15 55 .

There are three coffee shops in the city centre that make very good coffees, milkshakes, smoothies etc. One is Verdensspeilet (World Mirror) right opposite the cinema. The second is Syversen Tea and Coffee and the third is Malenki, next to the cinema. All three have friendly staff and great coffee, and are great for a quick bite. If you want to stay a little longer, maybe have a beer and play a board game then Verdenspeilet is the best choice.

The riverwalk has a lot of restaurants and bars, and in the summertime, especially, it is a very busy area where people go to eat, drink a beer in the sunshine by the water and in general have a good time. People also come by boat, staying directly at the guest pier.

Pubs

Dragen Pub ,

Nygaardsgata 35 .

 

Gulating Pub Gamlebyen ,

Kirkegaten 28 A

( Fredrikstad's Old Town ).

Great selection of craft beer.  

Tamburen ,

Færgeportgaten 78B

( Fredrikstad's Old Town ).

 

West End Pub ,

Brogata 17 .

Fredrikstad Motel & Camping ,

Torsnesveien 16/18 ,

☏

+47 99 22 19 99 .

 

Hotels

Quality Hotel Fredrikstad ,

Nygata 2-6 ,

☏

+47 69 39 30 00 ,

[email protected] .

A five-star hotel next to the cinema. It is a short walk and a ferry trip to the old city and 0.5 km to the train station. 172 rooms with two design themes; Urban and Ocean.

Expensive .   ( updated Mar 2018 )

Gamlebyen Hotell ,

Voldportgaten 72

( Fredrikstad's Old Town ),

☏

+47 400 53 909 ,

[email protected] .

This historical hotel is in an old, picturesque wooden building, snugly in the old fortified town.  

Scandic City ,

Gunnar Nilsens gate 9

( next to the bus station and a few minutes walk to Brygga and 0.5 km to the train station ),

☏

+47 69 38 56 00 ,

[email protected] .

4-star hotel. Hotel facilities: garage, internet, restaurant, bar, nightclub, fitness room, sauna and animals allowed.   ( updated Mar 2018 )

Hotel Valhalla ,

Valhalls gate 3 ,

☏

+47 69 36 89 50 .

An old building made of wood in 1870 and run by a family. The building has been totally rebuilt and contains 24 modern rooms, divided into single/double and family rooms. The o

Torvbyen

Oslo

• The capital of Norway

Bohuslän

• Cross the border into Sweden

Gothenburg

• The second largest city in Sweden

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