Posts Tagged Accommodation
Hotel Valhalla in Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff on May 26, 2010
Budget hotels in Østfold
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on May 26, 2010
Norway may be expensive, but you don’t have to break the bank to stay in Østfold. Here are some budget options up and down the county.
- St Olav’s Hotel in Sarpsborg. Central location in downtown Sarpsborg. Glengsgate 21. Tel: 69 15 20 55, www.hotelstolav.no. Double rooms from 695Kr, breakfast extra.
- Tuneheimen: Sarpsborg’s youth hostel, located near Tunevannet (lake). Open year round. Tuneveien 44. Tel: 69 14 50 01, www.tuneheimen.no. Double rooms from 670Kr.
- American College in Moss. In Mollerbyen in central Moss. Verket 22. Tel: 69 24 20 40, www.americancollege.no. Rooms from 350Kr, houses from 750Kr, summer only (1 June til early August).
- Moss Youth Hostel: Located in Nesparken, by the shores of lake Vansjø, within easy reach of the town centre. 44 beds in 11 rooms. Tel: 69 25 53 34, www.hihostels.com. Double rooms from 700Kr, family rooms 900Kr. Open year round (booking necessary outside of the summer season).
- Hotel Valhalla in Fredrikstad. On a hill overlooking the town. Valhallsgate 3. Tel: 69 36 89 50, www.hotelvalhalla.no. Double rooms from 895Kr.
- Grand Hotel in Halden. Central location by the station. Jernbanetorget 1. Tel: 69 18 72 00, www.grandhotell.net. Double rooms from 750Kr.
- Kaserna in Halden. On the grounds of the fortress, a short walk from downtown. Generalveien 25-27. Tel: 92 86 47 97, www.kaserna.no. Double rooms from 800Kr.
- Solstrand Terrasse in Ørje (Indre-Østfold). 32 rooms including family rooms, right by Øymarksjøen (lake). Haldenveien. Tel: 69 81 21 37, www.solstrand-terrasse.no. Double rooms from 600Kr.
Where to stay in Hvaler
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on May 10, 2010
Looking for a hotel, or somewhere to stay in Hvaler? Here are some of the options in the archipelago:
- Sandbrekke Gjestegård: Small guesthouse in idyllic rural setting. Sandbrekke is a member of Regional Matkultur Østfold, an organisation promoting regional food and local producers. Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 94 27, www.sandbrekke.no
- Rorbuene Hvaler: Complex of brand new rorbu-style apartment right by the marina in Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Various sizes available. Tel: 69 37 83 00, www.rorbuen-hvaler.no/Rorbuer.html (Norwegian only)
- Garnberget: 11 rorbu-style apartments, right by the small fishing harbour in Utgårdskilen, Vesterøy. Each unit sleeps up to 5 people. Tel: 92 25 27 99, www.garnberget.no (Norwegian only)
- Hvaler Gjestgiveri: 15 double rooms (and a big dining room) in a white wooden building surrounded by extensive grounds near Arekilen on Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 82 00, http://hvaler-gjestgiveri.no (Norwegian only)
- Havtunet Hvaler AS: Rorbu-style accommodation offering 47 units on the water at Økholmen on Vesterøy. Tel: 69 37 66 99 or 69 37 60 63, www.hvalerbooking.no/no/havtunet-hvaler.html (Norwegian only)
- Hvaler Resort: Luxury apartment complex (minimum 6 people), with spa and restaurant on site. Sandbakken, Skjærhalden, Kirkeøy. Tel: 69 37 90 00, www.hvalerresort.no (Norwegian only)
Where to stay in Halden
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on March 16, 2010
Looking for a hotel, or a campsite, in Halden? Here are options for all tastes – and budgets.
- Thon Hotel Halden: Lovely new hotel (opened 2009) right by the harbour, with great views of the fjord and fortress. Langbrygga 1. Tel: 69 21 33 00, www.thonhotels.no/halden
- Halden Park Hotel: Quiet hotel a short walk from downtown, with a pleasant garden. Marcus Thranes Gate 30. Tel: 69 21 15 00, www.park-hotel.no
- Grand Hotel: A good budget option offering B&B style accommodation in 33 rooms, with central location by the train station. Tel: 69 18 72 00, www.grandhotell.net
- Kaserna: Budget accommodation in historical surrounds in Fredriksten Fortress. Small dorms available for groups. Generalveien 25-27. Tel: 92 86 47 97, www.kaserna.no
- Fredriksten Camping: Campsite in historical setting on the fortress grounds. Cafeteria, kiosk, playground, minigolf. Open in season only. Tel: 69 18 40 32.
Østfold in Pictures: Moss Hotell, Moss
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff on January 22, 2010
Where to stay in the Moss-Rygge area
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on January 22, 2010
Looking for a hotel in the Moss-Rygge area? Here are the best options:
- Moss Hotell, Moss. 40 rooms right in the city centre, in a historic building dating back to 1792. Dronningens gt. 21. Tel: 69 20 24 00, www.moss-hotel.no
- Mitt Hotell, Moss. A mid-range, centrally located hotel. Rådhusgaten 3. Tel: 69 25 77 77, www.mitt-hotell.no
- Refsnes Gods, Moss. Luxury hotel on Jeløya, with a gourmet restaurant on site. Godset 5. Tel: 69 27 83 00, www.refsnesgods.no
- Marché Rygge West Airport Hotel. Located by the motorway, this newly renovated budget hotel is close to Rygge Airport. Storebaug E6. Tel: 69 23 51 00, www.bytheway.no
- Støtvig Hotel, Larkollen. Small hotel by the Oslofjord in Larkollen, offering 52 rooms and good conference facilities. Larkollveien 801. Tel: , www.stotvig.no
Useful websites (Norway)
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on January 8, 2010
Here are a few useful websites if you’re planning a trip to Norway. See also earlier entry for useful websites specifically for Østfold (www.elusivemoose.eu/2009/10/useful-websites/). All the websites listed below have info in English, unless otherwise stated.
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Transport
www.hurtigruten.com: The famous Norwegian coastal voyage
www.nsb.no: Norwegian railway
www.nor-way.no: Coach travel in Norway
www.flytoget.no: The express airport train (Oslo)
www.norwegian.no: Low cost airline with many domestic and international routes
www.wideroe.no: Domestic airline also covering a few destinations in southern Scandinavia and Scotland
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Accommodation
www.dehistoriske.com: Historic hotels throughout Norway
www.camping.no: Camping in Norway
www.norgesbooking.com: Hytte rental
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Destinations
www.visitnorway.com: The official website for the Norwegian Tourist Board
www.visitoslo.com: Ditto for Oslo
www.visitbergen.com: Ditto for Bergen
www.regionstavanger.com: Ditto for Stavanger region
www.trondheim.com: Ditto for Trondheim
www.destinasjontromso.no: Ditto for Tromsø
www.visitalesund.com: Ditto for Ålesund
www.sorlandet.com: Ditto for Kristiansand
www.fjordnorway.com/en/: Ditto for the fjords
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Other
www.billettservice.no: Ticket booking service for events in Norway
www.turistforeningen.no/english/: The Norwegian Trekking Association
www.yr.no: The weather where you are in Norway
www.newsinenglish.no: News about Norway and all things Norwegian
http://jtisdall.wordpress.com: Excellent blog by Oslo-based journalist Jonathan Tisdall
Where to stay in Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on December 29, 2009
Looking for a hotel in Fredrikstad? Here is a list of all the accommodation options in town. Take your pick.
- Quality Hotel Fredrikstad (formerly the Radisson Hotel Fredrikstad): Fredrikstad’s best hotel, right on the main pedestrian street. Nygata 2-6. Tel: 69 39 30 00, www.qualityinn.com
- Gamlebyen Gjestegaarder, Fredrikstad: Small, tastefully decorated guesthouse in Fredrikstad’s Old Town. Graffgaarden. Tel: 69 32 20 20, www.gamlebyengjestegaarder.com
- Victoria Hotel. Pleasant hotel offering decently priced accommodation a short walk from the city centre. Turngata 3. Tel: 69 38 58 00, www.hotelvictoria.no
- Rica City Hotel: Popular business hotel right in the city centre. Nygaardsgata 44-46. Tel: 69 38 56 00, www.ricacityhotel.no
- Hotel Fontenen. Small family hotel located by the cathedral park. Nygaardsgata 9-11. Tel: 69 30 05 00, www.hotelfontenen.no
- Hotel Valhalla. Hotel on a hill overlooking the city, with great views. Valhallsgate 3. Tel: 69 36 89 50, www.hotelvalhalla.no
- Fredrikstad Apartment Hotel. Self-catering apartments a stone’s throw from the river (Minimum stay – one week). Kronprinsensgate 1. Tel: 69 30 82 20, www.fredap.no
- Fredrikstad Motel and Camping. Rather charmless campsite and motel, conveniently located for Gamlebyen. Torsnesveien 16-18. Tel: 99 22 19 99, www.fredrikstadmotel.no
Where to stay in Østfold
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on November 1, 2009
Wondering where to stay in Østfold? Here are some of the best hotels in the county, just take your pick.
- Refsnes Gods, Moss. Luxury hotel with a gourmet restaurant, pleasant gardens and views of the Oslofjord. Godset 5. Tel: 69 27 83 00, www.refsnesgods.no
- Quality Hotel Fredrikstad (formerly the Radisson Hotel Fredrikstad): Design hotel right on Fredrikstad’s main street. Nygata 2-6. Tel: 69 39 30 00, www.qualityinn.com
- Gamlebyen Gjestegaarder, Fredrikstad: Small, tastefully decorated guesthouse in Fredrikstad’s Old Town. Graffgaarden. Tel: 69 32 20 20, www.gamlebyengjestegaarder.com
- Quality Hotel & Resort Sarpsborg Superland: Ideal for families (family rooms and a big indoor swimming complex) and business (extensive conference facilities). Bjørnstadveien 20, Sarpsborg. Tel: 69 10 15 00, www.choicehotels.no
- Halden Park Hotel: Quiet hotel with a pleasant garden. Marcus Thranes Gate 30, Halden. Tel: 69 21 15 00, www.park-hotel.no
- Thon Hotel Halden: New hotel (opened 2009) right on the harbour, with great views of the fjord and fortress. Langbrygga 1. Tel: 69 21 33 00, www.thonhotels.no/halden
- Smaalenene Hotell, Askim: A small hotel, offering 32 rooms and a good restaurant. Vammaveien 25. Tel: 69 84 40 40, www.smaalenene-hotell.no