Planning a Trip

Getting There

Trains from Oslo's Central Station depart for Fredrikstad about every 2 hours. The trip takes about 1 hour from central Oslo. Call tel. 81-50-08-88 or visit www.nsb.no for rail information.

Frequent bus service operates daily from Oslo to Fredrikstad, the trip taking 1 1/2 hours. Take Highway E6 south from Oslo heading toward Moss. Continue past Moss until you reach the junction at Route 110, and follow the signs south to Fredrikstad. Visit www.nor-way.no for information.

Visitor Information

The Fredrikstad Turistkontor is on Turistsenteret, Østre Brohode, Gamle Fredrikstad (tel. 69-30-46-00; www.fredrikstad.no). It's open June 10 to August 18 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday to Sunday noon to 5pm. The rest of the year, it's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm. You can also rent bikes here.

Special Events

During the second week of every July, the Glomma Festival, named for the town's river, takes place in Fredrikstad. Many Oslovians drive south to attend this 1-week program of events, highlighted by musical performances. Ritual "duels" are staged, along with sailing-ship exhibitions and regattas.

Getting Around

Across the river on the west is the modern industrial part of town; although a bridge links the areas, the best way to reach the Old Town is by ferry, which costs 10NOK ($1.55/80p). The departure point is about 4 blocks from the Fredrikstad railroad station at Strandpromenaden. Follow the crowd out the main door of the station, turn left, and continue down to the bank of the river. The ferry operates Monday to Friday 5:30am to 11pm, Saturday 7am to 1am, and Sunday 9:30am to 11pm. You can also travel between the two areas by bus (nos. 360 or 362).

To call a taxi, dial tel. 69-36-26-00. If the weather is fair, we recommend renting a bicycle. They're available at the tourist office.