The Top 20 Attractions in Østfold
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Østfold. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Østfold is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The fortified town of Fredrikstad was one of the most important strongholds between Bohus Fortress (Båhus, today Sweden) and Akerhus Castle (Oslo) in the Middle Ages. During the Hannibal feud …
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A short stop at the roadside leads to an extensive burial ground from the Bronze Age.
no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunnfeltene
no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunnfeltene
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Overnight hut of the Norwegian Hiking Association.
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If you are traveling by bike you have to take this bridge, but I can also recommend this bridge as a motorist: You can stop and have a wonderful view …
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This bridge connects Norway with Sweden. The border on the road is painted in the middle of the bridge. Apart from that, one has from there a magnificent view of the fjord and the parallel motorway bridge.
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However, nothing for cyclists (!), because it goes over a very uneven, rocky path. Couldn't even try. But definitely nice to walk :)
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Moss is a historic harbour town on the eastern shore of the Oslofjord, long known for its shipbuilding and paper industry. Today it mixes maritime heritage with a lively cultural …
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Here the border is visible in the form of a small stream, there is also an old, well-preserved border sign
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In this part of the fortified town of Gamslebyen you will find many great little artist galleries.
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Here the ferry from Horten arrives, which translates several times every hour. More information about the ferry is available at basto-fosen.no.
Apart from that, the port of Moss is also …
Apart from that, the port of Moss is also …
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