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
Bratorp 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 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 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 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 MORE
Visit Hotell Refsnes Gods in MossREAD 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 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 MORE
Visit Park Hotel Halden in HaldenREAD 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 MOREKebab Huset2018-05-22
Kebab Huset in Moss, Norway offers kebabs, pizzas, hamburgers, gyros and even baked pizzas and calzones. Their menu is extensive with something delicious for everyone's taste and they have a salad bar and excellent lunch menu, the kebab bar also has mouthwatering choices wrapped in pita breads with chips and more. Kebab Huset also offer delivery and come highly recommended for the best kebab and pizza in town, they are also very well priced and the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, come see for yourself, you'll be back.READ MORE