Ostfold info
The county administration is in Sarpsborg, and Fredrikstad is the biggest city.
Ostfold is located between the Oslo Fjord and Sweden. It is dominated by a hilly landscape with a lot of woodland in the north and along the Swedish border, a major lake system in the central part and highly densed lowland area along the coast, with a relatively large archipelago. Most of the county's population is located in the coastal area. Cities such as Moss, Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad and Halden are placed here, along with some relatively highly populated rural municipalities. Including these coastal cities, Ostfold also has another two cities, Askim and Mysen. This makes Ostfold the richest county in the country in terms of number of cities.
Ostfold is among the nation's oldest inhabited regions, with petroglyphs (rock drawings) and mounds throughout the area. Many manufacturing communities are situated here. Moss and Fredrikstad have shipyards. Granite mines are situated in Ostfold, granite stone from these was used by Gustav Vigeland.
Bays in Ostfold, Norway
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Halden is a town and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Halden....
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Moss is a coastal town and a municipality in Ostfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Moss. The city of Moss was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. The rural municipality of Jeloy was merged with the city on 1 July 1943....
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The Oslofjord or Oslofjorden in Norwegian is a bay in the south-east of Norway, stretching from an imaginary line between the Torbjørnskjær and Færder lighthouses and down to Langesund in the south to Oslo in the north....
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Featured Businesses
Restaurant Alexandros2018-05-22
Restaurant Alexandros brings you a taste of Greece in the middle of Moss, Norway, come for wonderful experiences of sublime Greek food prepared with fresh produce, herbs and spices by the creative chefs. Run by Greeks, visitors enjoy true Greek cuisine from the classic Greek salad to the tzatziki, Greek platters and souvlaki, the lamb and gyros, Mykonos mixed grill, Greek casserole, vegetable plates, pasta, chicken and seafoood, ending with mouthwatering Greek desserts. Restaurant Alexandros has it's own premises for meeting, banquets and events and they are free to use when ordering food from them, there are four rooms available with set tables, come for the Greek divine.READ MOREHalden Golfklub2018-05-17
Halden Golfklub in Halden, Norway is very close to Fredriksten Fortress which it embraces, and their are 9 older holes termed open parkway and 9 new holes which are a more demanding forest and park course. The course is located in a scenic area with quiet and peaceful surrounds at the fortress, and guests are welcome to play here, they have a well stocked golf pro shop with brand name equipment at a good price. Halden Golfklub is a historical base with senior and junior golf accommodated and they host tournamnets throughout the year, plus there's a comfortable clubhouse, come for a wonderful days play, become a member and enjoy all the benefits. READ MOREMing Restaurant2018-05-22
Ming Restaurant is a delightful Chinese restaurant in Moss, Norway, with exquisite menu of all the favourites including dim sum, crispy duck, spring rolls, dumplings, butterfly scampi fried prawns, wonton and more. The chef recommends excellent dishes for two people which must be ordered in advance and they also serve classic set menus for two people with mouthwatering fish and meat choices and there's a children's menu. The Ming Restaurant brings you authentic Chinese cuisine representing two of the largest provinces in China, Szechuan and Kanton, they serve take-out and also cater to special occasions including weddings, birthdays, confirmations, Christmas parties and more, so get a festive team together and come enjoy an unforgettable experience.READ MOREKongshallene Banqueting Rooms2018-05-17
Kongshallene Banqueting Rooms are located inside the Fredriksten fortress in Halden, Norway and the royal halls with vaults date all the way back to the 17th century. Now restored, this beautiful place hosts big events and has been recognised far beyond the halls of Hallen for their catering and expertise, and they cater to weddings, confirmations, anniversaries, Christmas events, summer parties, conferences and much more. Wheh enjoying a party or event at Kongshallene Banqueting Rooms feel free to visit the Fredriksten fortress, or take an adventure ride into the days gone by and be drawn into the underworld of the fortress, come for great times and memorable events in spectacular surrounds.READ MOREThe Thon Hotel2018-05-17
The Thon Hotel in Halden, Norway is adjacent to the waterfront promenade with views of the inner harbour and Fredriksten Fortress, they have their own restaurant and outdoor spacious seating area that stretches to the water's edge, and there are conference and event venues right here for up to 380 people. Choose from standard double or twin rooms, superior rooms and a suite, there are handicap accessible rooms too, they can accommodate everyone comfortably here and lodging includes a delicious buffet breakfast, WiFi, a minibar and telephone. The Thon Hotel restaurant serves everything from snacks and light dishes to 5 course dinners paired with wine packages, and there's a bar, they take environemental responsibility very seriously here too, come for an unforgettable stay and event.READ MOREMossesia Kro and Hotell2018-05-18
Mossesia Kro and Hotell in Moss, Norway offers a pleasant atmosphere and high standards, and some rooms have sea views, they are close to the railway station and ferry terminal and offer free hotel parking, and the beach and downtown are within walking distance. A diner next door provides delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the hotel has 10 large and bright en-suite rooms equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, kettle and cable TV. Mossesia Kro and Hotell has free WiFi throughout, and an apartment is available for rental, come for a wonderful stay near the ocean.READ MOREThe Galleri Henrik Gerner2018-05-18
The Galleri Henrik Gerner in Moss, Norway is one of the largest private galleries in the country, and they profile Norwegian and international contemporary art with emphasis on visual arts. They represent the artists directly and thus you benefit from the lowest prices in the country, they also ship throughout Norway and orders are dispatched within two working days. The Galleri Henrik Gerner also offers selecte works at even more reduced prices, works can be viewed online but your monitor may not do them justice, better to see the works in person, they represent a fascinating bunch of talented artists in many genres. READ MOREThe Fredriksten Hotell2018-05-17
The Fredriksten Hotell in Halden, Norway has comfortable rooms and suites with stunning fjord views at the Fredriksten fortress, rooms are peaceful and quiet with comfortable beds and green parks and ponds very close by. The hotel is elevated above the city and fully modernized, this beautiful historic setting is the perfect choice of venue for your meetings and conferences, and the hotel has been fully refurbished. The Fredriksten Hotell also serve exquisite buffet meals that are an absolute delight, and they are ideally located for exploring the surrounding areas and enjoying a variety of adventures, come for a magical stay and walk back in time.READ MORE
Visit Park Hotel Halden in HaldenREAD MOREMiddelhavets Kjokken2018-05-22
Middelhavets Kjokken in Moss, Norway are open for lunch and dinner, and this wonderful Mediterranean kitchen serves delicious Mediterranean delights to its customers, and has been doing so for years. The restaurant is cozy and family friendly, and the delicious Mediterranean cuisine of great diversity covers everything from French and Italian to Greek and Turkish specialties and chefs ensure meals that will make you happy. Middelhavets Kjokken serves an a la carte menu, pizza, chef specialties, a children's menu, desserts and drinks and they do catering with a great tapas table recommended for all occasions, they come highly recommended by all who have dined here or been catered to, a must visit.READ MORE