Østfold Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with houses, boats, and a lighthouse.
A cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, featuring red and blue facades and classic architectural details.
A harbor with boats, a pier, and colorful buildings along the shore under a cloudy sky.
A marina with boats docked, a building with a sign, and a construction crane in the background.
A stone arch bridge with a crown emblem and the date 1743.

Popular cities in Østfold

A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a statue, and a church tower.
Fredrikstad
Known for Adventure, Culture and Historical
Fredrikstad is calling! Discover its adventures, culture, football and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Fredrikstad Museum
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A harbor with boats, colorful buildings, and a hill with a fort.
Halden
Known for Ports, Adventure and Fishing
Escape to Halden! Enjoy its adventures, fishing and camping.

Reasons to visit

  • Fredriksten Fortress
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A symmetrical building with a central entrance, flanked by two wings, under a clear blue sky.
Sarpsborg
Known for Waterfalls, Recreation and Water parks
The one-time capital of Norway boasts a 1,000-year-old history, family-friendly museums and a beautiful natural landscape made up of forests, lakes and rivers.
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A coastal town with a prominent water fountain, marina, and a stone pier.
Moss
Head to sights like Dronningens Gate and Moss Town and Industrial Museum as you discover Moss.
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An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and surrounding greenery.
Indre Østfold
Check out the local area in Indre Østfold—home to attractions like Ostfoldbadet Water Park and Askim Museum.
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Rakkestad
Rakkestad
Explore attractions like Rudskogen Motorsenter and Motor Museum as you discover things to see and do in Rakkestad.
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Fredriksten Fortress

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You can learn about the history of Halden with a stop at Fredriksten Fortress. Wander the waterfront and forests while you're in the area.
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