Sarpsborg

Sarpsborg is a distinctive destination in East Norway, Norway, offering visitors beautiful natural surroundings, a welcoming atmosphere, and a range of activities and experiences. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and authentic Norwegian character.

By Plane

The nearest airport to Sarpsborg is Vy train from OSL to Sarpsborg (1 hr 10 min, 280 kr).

By Car / Road

Sarpsborg 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.

Sarpsfossen .

The largest waterfalls in Europe. Both Rhine Falls and Dettifoss claim to be the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, but while those waterfalls have between 200 and 500 m³/s of average water flow, Sarpsfossen have 577 m³/s. Just above Sarpsfossen is a road bridge with a view point. There are also view points on the east side of the falls. Sarpsfossen is a 10-minute walk from the city centre and train station.  

Kulåsparken .

Idyllic city park with an amphitheatre, playground and bandstand  

Hafslund manor .

Sundays 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 (June-August) .

Farm, park and conference centre. Home of the climate conferences CC8 and CC9, with several former head of states participating. The park is open to the public year-round, guided tours of the main building from 1762 available on Sundays from June-August.   ( updated Apr 2016 )

Borregaard manor .

Farm, park and conference center. Home of the peace negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders leading up to the Oslo Accords.   ( updated Apr 2016 )

Storedal kultursenter .

Summer only .

Park and experience centre for the blind, centered around the sound sculpture "Ode to Ligh

Høysand .

Beach near Exit 4 from the E6, with several mini golf courses, kiosks, camping, a fishing pier and a Sunday flea market  

Golf courses

Borregaard .

(9-hole)   ,

Skjeberg .

(18-hole)   and

Øya .

(9-hole, pay-and-play)  

Østfold Golfsenter .

The largest indoor golf centre in Scandinavia  

Superland .

Activity centre at Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg with an indoor water park, climbing, skating track and several other activities  

Sarpsborg Bowlingsenter .

12:00-23:00 .

Bowling, laserworld and pool tables.

95 kr .  

Svev .

14:00-20:00 .

Trampoline park in walking distance to biggest mall.

225 kr .  

Funplays

( Eventyrfabrikken ),

Vestengveien 40 ,

☏

+47 69 15 08 50 .

10:00-19:00 .

Large indoor play centre for children.

179 kr - 259 kr .   ( updated Nov 2023 )

Kjerringåsen Alpinsenter .

Skiing centre with 4 slopes and lighted cross-country courses  

Inspiria science center .

Provides an adventure in mathematics, science and technology, whereby visitors learn by experimenting themselves. In science, children and adults explore the phenomena of nature, the environment, health and technology through t

Sarpsborg has about a dozen year-round open restaurants with service by the table. Most of the proper restaurants are situated in or near the pedestrian street in downtown Sarpsborg. Another category of eating is chain restaurants where you order at the counter, including McDonald's, Subway, Egon, Domino's, and Burger King. The city also have a wide range of lunch cafes, pizza restaurants and take-away places, including Kafésøstrene, Paradis Pizza (famous for kebab), Tui Wok, Foyns, Pizzabakeren, Rich Bar (famous for mashed potatoes) and Høk Kro. A final category is the archipelago restaurants, of which some are only open during summer time.

À-la-carte

Festiviteten ,

Sandesundsveien 2 ,

☏

+47 69 13 30 00 .

11:30–20:00 .

Fine dining on the corner of the city park.

Median main course: 325 kr .  

Sarpen ,

St. Marie gate 101 ,

☏

+47 450 64 500 .

09:00-23:00 .

Specialized in lunch and coffee, turns into a pre-party bar in weekends.  

Østfoldstuene ,

Bjørnstadveien 20 ,

☏

+47 69 10 15 00 .

Hotel restaurant at Quality Hotel by Exit 7 from the E6.  

Henry's ,

Per Gyntveien 16 B ,

☏

+47 69 14 90 53 .

08:00-20:00 .

Typical suburb restaura

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Hotels, guesthouses, and bed-and-breakfast establishments offer accommodation. Advance booking is recommended during peak season.

Storbyen ,

Roald Amundsensgate 36

( By the town square ).

M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-18:00 .

Shopping centre in the town centre. Contains 75 shops and restaurants and the town's bus terminal.   ( updated Apr 2016 )

Amfi Borg

( Borg Storsenter )

( By motorway exit 6 ),

☏

+47 69 16 67 00 .

M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-18:00 .

Shopping centre with 70 shops 3 km outside town centre   ( updated Apr 2016 )

Tunejordet

( Between motorway exits 6 and 7 ).

M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-18:00 .

Retail area west of the town centre. You will find Sarpsborg's first shopping centre, Stopp (30 shops); two garden centres, electronics superstores Expert and Elkjøp, supermarkets and several car retailers.   ( updated Apr 2016 )

Nearby towns and natural attractions are within easy reach by car. Public transport connections are available to major cities in the region.