The south-eastern city of Fredrikstad stands on the eastern side of the mouth of the Oslo Fjord and Norway's biggest river, the Glomma. It's 6 miles south of the Norwegian capital and only ten miles from the Swedish border. The surrounding area is ripe to be explored by visitors who hire a car in Frerikstad. It's an appealing mix of fjords, inlets, islands and coastline dotted with prehistoric stone circles, carvings and burial mounds. Further afield, you can take day trips to see the attractions of Oslo, or venture into the islands off Fredrikstad, including Kråkerøy with its 1-year-old church and bathing beaches and the smoothed granite and pretty cottages of Vesterøy.
Norway's fifth biggest city is split in half by the Glomma River. On the east bank is the old complete fortified town surrounded with its moats and earthworks, while the modern city centre stands on the opposite bank. Visitors who hire a car in Fredrikstad can explore all the attractions on both banks, including the bustling waterfront areas and riverside paths. Other highlights include the preserved city walls and gatehouses, the unique football museum and the birthplace of heroic explorer Roald Amundsen. Your tour can expand, if you've time to include the city's brick Cathedral, the impressive city museum, the intact Kongsten Fort and the thought-provoking whaling museum.
