Archive for April 11th, 2010
Østfold in Pictures: From Blåsopp, Slevik
Posted by admin in Photos and videos on April 11, 2010
It’s been a glorious weekend here in Østfold, warm and sunny – the first proper spring days we’ve had this year! Gorgeous! But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s the evidence. Photo taken from Blåsopp, Slevik, a few kilometres outside Fredrikstad. Who needs the Côte d’Azur whe you’ve got the Oslofjord right??! 
Festivals in Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on April 11, 2010
There is always something happening in Fredrikstad, but maybe even more so in the spring and summer months, when locals just love being outdoors, making the most of the sunshine. So here is a list of the main festivals taking place in the coming year, so that you don’t miss out on any of the action!
- Folk i gata, Jun: Street entertainment in Fredrikstad centre http://folkigata.no
- Isegran Festival, Jun: A brand new festival this year, with both home-grown and international folk musicians performing www.isegranfestivalen.no (Norwegian only)
- Opera Festival, Jul: Three-days of opera featuring singers from around the world on an open air stage, Isegran www.opera-fredrikstad.com
- Glomma Festival, Jul: River-themed festival with water contests, fun-fair, free concerts and more on the riverside www.glommafestivalen.no
- Månefestivalen (Moon Festival), Jul: Music and cultural events for the whole family, Gamlebyen http://maanefestivalen.com
- Animation Festival, Nov: Featuring the best in animation from Scandinavia and the Baltic countries, Fredrikstad Cinema www.animationfestival.no
- Christmas Market, Dec: Arts and crafts stalls, plus food, carols and more, Gamlebyen