Posts Tagged Fredrikstad
Modern architecture in Fredikstad
Posted by admin in History and architecture, Photos and videos on February 26, 2010
Fredrikstad Town Hall and Cinema
Posted by admin in History and architecture on February 26, 2010
Designed by award-winning architect firm L2 Arkitekter AS, the people behind the Oljemuseet in Stavanger and Tønsberg Library among other projects, the Fredrikstad Town Hall and Cinema complex was completed in 2002. The building, which houses a 6-screen cinema in the basement and ground floor, and 310 office spaces on the floors above, covers an area of 15,000 square meters, and cost 257 million kroner to build. The main entrance, just off Nygaardsgate, the main pedestrian street, overlooks the cathedral and the park that surrounds it. Features of note include the angular clocktower and the striking facade, with its huge door, off-white columns and copper panels.
Tellusalie performing ‘See You Sometimes’
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on February 18, 2010
The video for ‘See You Sometimes’, from the Is The Outside Still There? album.
Tellusalie: A talented band from Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on February 18, 2010
The five-man band has released three albums so far, all of which have received very good reviews, but The Man Across the Fountain, which features 18 tracks, is possibly the most accomplished to date. Ole Jørgen Ottosen was nominated for it in the 2009 Spellemannspris awards, the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammys (popular music composers category). Ottosen, who is the lead singer and guitarist in the band, is also the brother of Tommy Lorange Ottosen, the man behind Tommy Tokyo, another very popular Fredrikstad band (check this link for more info http://www.elusivemoose.eu/tag/tommy-tokyo/).
But what about the music? ‘The trademark of this band is the finely balanced energy of their music. Its myriad catchy fragments are sewn together into short songs that seem “full”, i.e. vibrantly whole. At the same time the songs also have insidious properties, so that they gain on the listener unconsciously, who soon might find himself arrested. The countryesque elements provide depth and calm to the songs and thus make the music many-layered and therefore enduring, rather than simply immediately charming.’ (Listen to Norway, www.mic.no)
Discography to date: Tangerine Dreams (2004), Is the Outside Still There? (2006), The Man Across The Fountain (2009).
Tellusalie will be performing tomorrow (19 Feb) at Parkteateret for the by:Larm Festival (on stage at 18.45, free entry), and on 24 April at the Rockefeller (book tickets at www.billettservice.no). Both venues are in Oslo. More info at www.myspace.com/tellusalie
Where to eat: Gaffel & Karaffel, Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Food and drink on February 16, 2010
On the corner of Storgata and Stortorvet, this brand new, informal restaurant is a great place for lunch, and a good budget option in the evening, with mains in the region of 120-150kr (same prices apply to both lunch and dinner). There are two menus to choose from: a sushi menu, featuring an good choice of both fish and plate-sizes, as well as some sashimi and tempura dishes; and a more international menu offering a range of sandwiches and salads, plus wraps, risotto, and even fish and chips. There is also a daily special – steak with Bearnaise sauce seemed a popular option on the day we visited.
The food is fresh, tasty and well presented. The young staff is friendly and competent. And the restaurant itself, which opened only last week, is bright and airy, with modern furniture in a red and white colour scheme, and full-length windows overlooking the main square. All in all, an exciting new dining venue in Fredrikstad, and one that will probably become a regular haunt.
Gaffel og Karaffel, Stortorvet 2. Tel: 69 31 03 60. Open Mon-Fri 1100-2300, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1200-2100.
Vinmonopolet outlets in Østfold
Posted by admin in Food and drink, Shopping on February 11, 2010
In Norway you can only buy strong alcohol from the state-owned Vinmonopolet (commonly known as ‘Polet’), which has the exclusive right to retail wine, spirits and strong beer. To help you find your nearest shop, I’ve put together a list of the 10 Vinmonopolet outlets located in Østfold, with contact details and opening times for each one of them.
- Askim, Haugomgata 17. Open Mon-Tue 1000-1700, Wed-Fri 1000-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 88 88 89.
- Fredrikstad (Gamlebyen), Færgeportgate 78 A. Open Mon-Wed 1000-1700, Thu 1000-1800, Fri 0900-1700, Sat 0900-1400. Tel: 69 32 01 40.
- Fredrikstad (Torvbyen), Brochs gate 8-10. Open Mon-Thu 1000-1800, Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 31 17 42.
- Halden (Tista Senter), Walkersgate 4. Open Mon-Fri 1000-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 18 88 68.
- Hvaler, Strandveien 7, Skjærhallen. Open Thu-Fri 1000-1700, Sat 1000-1400. Tel: 69 37 88 29.
- Moss, Prinsens gate 7. Open Mon-Wed 1000-1700, Thu 1000-1800, Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 25 11 43.
- Mysen, Smedgata 30. Open Mon-Wed 1000-1700, Thu-Fri 1000-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 89 77 11.
- Rakkestad, Storgata 17. Tue-Thu 1000-1630, Fri 1000-1700, Sat 1000-1400. Tel: 69 22 97 00.
- Rygge (Rygge Storsenter), Carlbergveien 2. Open Mon-Wed 1000-1700, Thu 1000-1800, Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 26 02 27.
- Sarpsborg (Storbyen Shopping Centre), Roald Amundsens gate 28. Open Mon-Thu 1000-1800, Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1500. Tel: 69 16 14 40.
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For more info visit www.vinmonopolet.no (Norwegian only)
Østfold in Pictures: Gamlebyen’s church
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff, Uncategorized on February 10, 2010
Top 5: Things to do in Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff, Uncategorized on February 10, 2010
- Shop til you drop at the newly renovated, expanded Torvbyen shopping centre, the only one of its kind in the city centre. It’s bigger, better and more popular than ever. www.torvbyen.no
- Catch a match at the local stadium, housed in a former shipyard, and watch Fredrikstad Football Club (FFK) supporters paint the town red as they cheer their team on. www.fredrikstadfk.no
- Discover the work of talented local artists at the Østfold Kunstnersenter on Fergestedsveien. Exhibitions change regularly, and entry is free. www.kunstnersenter.no/oks/
- Take a stroll in beautiful Gamlebyen, Scandinavia’s best preserved fortress town, on the eastern side of the river Glomma. Or join a guided tour (organised by the tourist office) if you’d like to learn more about the history of this fascinating place.
- Meet some locals in the cosy Verdenspeilet Cafe in winter, or watch life go by from one of the many bars/restaurants along the river in summer.
For more info visit www.opplevfredrikstad.com
Østfold in Pictures: Gamlebyen’s drawbridge
Posted by admin in History and architecture, Photos and videos on February 3, 2010
