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
Alby Cafe F152018-05-22
Alby Cafe F15 at Jeloy in Moss, Norway is housed in a new building at Gallery 15 and many people visiting here combine a wonderful meal with an unforgettable art experience and walks in the park. They have free WiFi networks and are also popular with students and busines delegates, and have conference rooms for rent at the Jeloy nature house where they can accommodate up to 25 people with a delicious lunch served in the cafe. Alby Cafe F15 has a catering kitchen and a country store open on weekends year round, and guests can enjoy a freshly made waffle and great coffee on the patio, come for exquisite lunches of homemade pie, spicy meatballs, brie, marmalade, vegetarian dishes and much more.READ MOREBratorp Camping2018-05-17
Bratorp Camping in Halden, Norway has 8 cabins with 5 beds and they can accommodate caravans and tents, the surroundings offer good hiking terrain and they are close to Berbyelva where there is swimmming and fishing opportunities. The campsite is ideal for young and old visitors, and WiFi is available at reception, they have canoes and boats for rent with float vests, plus fishing licenses are sold at the camping information centre. Bratorp Camping overlooks Berbyelva a 13 kilometre long river, and fisherman can fish for salmon and trout, fly fishing is also allowed, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds and a peaceful self catering holiday.READ MOREMoss Kayak Club2018-05-22
Moss Kayak Club in Moss, Norway has an active competitive environement, and they are also good for hiking and exercise, and through membership you have access to other kayakers and the clubhouse. You can borrow the clubs boats and enjoy the facilities on offer including fitness equipment, boat halls, breweries and wardrobes and participate in competitions. Moss Kayak Club arrange courses and have a kayaking school, so sign up and come learn how to paddle, master the kayak, learn basic safety and more with other happy kayakers, they have many courses with something for everyone, it's a wonderful club to be a part of.READ MORERestaurant 17162018-05-17
Restaurant 1716 Halden serves exquisite classical Norwegian and international dishes, and the name was inspired by a historical fire event that occured in 1716, this is a unique restaurant offering an extraordinary experience. This cozy family friendly place serves a sublime menu with pastas, pizza, salads, meat dishes, fish dishes, pitas and burgers, there's a special menu for the kids and sublime dessert, something for everyone. Restaurant 1716 Halden is a great venue for private events with exquisite catering in beautiful surrounds with facebrick walls and old world charm, come for a dining experience or event you'll never forget, there is outdoor seating too.READ MOREThe Mitt Hotell2018-05-18
The Mitt Hotell in the heart of Moss, Norway has comfortable single and double rooms and a suite for those people who require something special and the suite comes with sitting room, open fireplace and porch. The sitting room is ideal for small gatherings and meetings, and the Atrium restaurant serves an excellent breakfast with lots of fruit and vegetables in a light atmosphere, there is also the Pavilion bar for drinks and socialising. The Mitt Hotell has free WiFi and parking for guests and is ideally located near shops, restaurants, beaches and recreational activities, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE
Bowling1 in Moss, Norway offers family indoor bowling fun for everyone from young to old, and they cater to companies, team building and corporate events with meal and bowling packages as well as Christmas tables. This is the perfect venue for a good birthday party with family and friends, and there are packages with pizza, ice cream, juice and laser games. Bowling1 also features a fun and interactive laser game with large maze and special effects ideal for team or individual sessions, take out the enemy with laser beams, too much fun, it's all here.READ MORERestaurant Ro2018-05-22
Restaurant Ro in Moss, Norway is a French Italian brasserie concept with eco friendly practices and the premises offer a warm atmosphere with an urban touch. The Vimgparken conference centre next door has state of the art facilities tailored for creative and effective meetings and gatherings and the restaurant caters to food and dining. Restaurant Ro features an exquisite lunch menu, an a la carte menu, company menu and event menu, they also have outdoor seating for 100 patrons in the pergola and a children's room with activities, come for an unforgettable dining experience, conference or event, they cater to everyone here.READ MORE
SF Kino is located in Mollebyen in Moss city centre close to cafes, restaurants and shopping, and this real event cinema shows the latest movies and major premier films, All seats are very comfortable with moving seats and backs and there's good leg room between rows, and there are 4 cinema halls with seats accessible for wheelchair users. SF Kino also features a fifth hall which is a VIP luxury hall with extra wide leather seats and tables, bookings of seats can be done via phone during opening hours of the cinema, come for the wonderful shows and entertainment, it's all here.READ MOREBrod and Vann2018-05-17
Brod and Vann in Halden, Norway translates as bread and water, and here they are passionate about creating magic using just flour, salt and water, and all their products are sublime 100 percent baked goods. This fantastic team are honest about what goes into their bread, about where their commodities come from, using only pure raw materials and keeping away from additives, and they make everything by hand, they are passionate about delivering a product they can be proud of. Brod and Vann have a delicious menu of home made products, and you can settle into one of their prison cells for a snack, they make all their pesto, potato salad, mayonnaise and more themselves, come for honest food that comes from the heart with a great selection of sweet baking and other sublime menu items.READ MORERestaurant 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 MORE