It’s been six months! Yes, already… Six months of blogging about Østfold, and trying to tell the world about this wonderful, all-too-often forgotten corner of Norway. To celebrate, Elusive Moose has teamed up with the Thon Hotel Halden to run a competition, and offer one lucky winner a two-night stay for two here in Østfold. The Thon Hotel, which opened in June 2009, enjoys an excellent location right by the harbour in the pretty town of Halden, from which you can easily explore the rest of the county. So now there is really no excuse not to come and visit Østfold. Take the quiz below. There are 10 easy questions about Østfold, the answers to which can all be found on www.elusivemoose.eu (use the ‘search’ function or the tag cloud if you need a little help). Send your answers by 1 May 2010 to marie@elusivemoose.eu, and we’ll draw a lucky winner among all the correct entries. Good luck to all of you!

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW ØSTFOLD?

1. Norway’s most famous chef, Eyvind Hellstrøm, comes from Østfold. But where from exactly?

2. The Ytre Hvaler NP, Europe’s first marine National Park, opened in Hvaler in September last year. Which member of the Norwegian royal family attended the event, and officially declared the park open?

3. Which Østfold town is famous for its thriving community of vintage American car buffs?

4. What’s the airport code for Moss Rygge Airport, Østfold International Airport?

5. Who founded the city of Sarpsborg in 1016?

6. Norway’s first holistic spa can be found in Rømskog in Indre-Østfold. What is it called?

7. When was the oldest building in Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad’s Old Town, built?

8. What’s unique about Linnekleppen fire watchtower in Indre-Østfold?

9. Østfold’s highest waterfall can be found in the Halden municipality. What is it called?

10. The Fredrikstad Bridge is an impressive sight, high up over the River Glomma. But how long is it exactly?

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* Please note that the prize is subject to availability, and does not include breakfast. Travel to and from Halden is the responsibility of the prize-winner. For more information on the Thon Hotel Halden see http://www.thonhotels.no/halden