 Halden is a small idyllic city with 28 000 inhabitants. The city is nestled down by the fjord with mighty Fredriksten fortress watching protectively over the city. Fredriksten fortress is one of Norway’s most visited tourist attractions. Halden has cobblestone streets, shops, cozy restaurants, river promenades and a nice guest marina – everything right in the heart of the city.
Excursions: - Fredriksten fortress - guided tour, museums, golf, restaurants
- M/S Turisten – boat trip on the Halden Canal through the highest locks in Europe. Restaurant on board.
- Rød Herregård – Guided tour in the manor from the 18th century. Beautiful barock garden. Manor Cafè, gallery
- City centre – beautiful architecture, pedestrian street, park, shops, shopping malls, restaurants and an idyllic marina.
- Svinesund – new and old Svinesund bridge. The border between Norway and Sweden.
- Svinesundsparken – motel, restaurants, info centre with souvenirs and Tax-refund.
Events: - Slaves at the fortress – suited for companies. Fun activities: foot chains, arrow and bow, quiz… Be aware not to loose – they’ll be punished!
- Medieval dinner at the King's halls – No knifes and forks - just a big towel around your neck…
- Boat trip on the Iddefjord – Norway on your starboard and Sweden portside! Shrimps and wine.
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 Svinesund Infosenter
Open every day all year around: 9 am – 7 pm
- Tourist information about Norway and parts of Sweden.
- Nice souvenir and gift shop: trolls, Vikings, knitted sweaters (lusekofte), sou-westerns, elk products, wollen blankets, maps and musch more.
- Taxfree sales
- Tax refund
- Motell and restaurants in the same building.
- Close to the building there is a nice rest area with toilets and playground.
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Svinesundsparken Motell