Posts Tagged Fredrikstad
Top 5: Cycling routes around Fredrikstad
- Torsnes: A scenic tour that will take you through varied landscape, and avoid the worst of the traffic. Start in Gamlebyen and follow Torsnesveien (Rv107) all the way until you pass a sign for Nes, then take it right into Thorsøveien at the next crossing. The loop road will take you to Torsnes, and back onto Tornesveien (24km).
- Glommastien: A popular day cycle along the River Glomma between Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg. Start from the ferry departure point on the west side, and come back on the east side, ending your tour in Gamlebyen (30km).
- Ullerøy: Follow signs for Ullerøy off Rv110, and continue on this road, Ullerøyveien, all the way to the little bridge leading to Nordre Karlsøy. You can continue onto the two small islands before starting the return leg of your trip. On the way back take it left at Røaveien, about 1km after the bridge. This dirt road will take you back to Rv110 through the forest (16km).
- Storedal: Combine this easy cycle through pretty kulturlandscap (fields and farms) with a visit to the Storedal Centre before heading back the way you came. Starts just past Årum off Rv111 (11km).
- Vikane: Start at Slevik on Rv117 and head for Vikane. You will follow a beautiful stretch of coastline before turning inland towards Rv116. Take it right here, and stay on this road for about 1km, before turning right again back towards Slevik (16km).
Win a weekend at the Quality Hotel Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on August 25, 2010
An hour’s drive from Oslo, and stretching all the way to the Swedish border to the south, Østfold is home to beautiful nature and many great attractions, yet this county is still relatively unknown outside Norway. Heard of Gamlebyen, Scandinavia’s best-preserved fortress town? Or the stunning Hvaler archipelago? Fredriksten Festning? The Halden Canal? All are located in Østfold, where you’ll also find, among many other things, prehistoric rock carvings, top art galleries, Europe’s first marine national park, and Scandinavia’s last manned fire-watch tower. All this, plus acres of forests, myriad lakes, and miles of coastline. Direct flights from several European cities to Rygge Moss Airport mean it’s easier than ever to get here. And now you even have the opportunity to win a two-night stay in one of the best hotels in the region.
WIN A WEEKEND AT THE QUALITY HOTEL FREDRIKSTAD
To celebrate a year of blogging, www.elusivemoose.eu, your (unofficial) guide to Østfold, has teamed up with the Quality Hotel Fredrikstad to run a competition, and offer one lucky winner a two-night stay for two here in Østfold. The Quality Hotel Fredrikstad, which opened in October 2009, enjoys an excellent location right on the main pedestrian street in central Fredrikstad, with the riverside bars and restaurants only a few minutes away. This is a great base to explore the town, and the rest of the county. So now there is really no excuse not to come and visit Østfold.
All you have to do is leave a comment, anywhere on the site, before 30 September. The more comments you leave, the more chances to win. So get involved, and share your views (you can use the ‘search’ function or the tag cloud to the right to look for topics that interest you). We’ll draw a winner among all the entries in October. Good luck to all of you!
* Please note that the prize is subject to availability, and only applies to weekends. Travel to and from Fredrikstad, Østfold, is the responsibility of the prize-winner. For more information on the Quality Hotel Fredrikstad visit http://www.choicehotels.no/hotels/hotel?hotel=NO117
Busters Notater
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on August 22, 2010
Today is Photography Day here in Norway, so I thought I’d post a link to a great local photo blog I’ve been following for a while now: http://bustersnotater.blogspot.com/
Buster, a bit like Elusive Moose, would rather remain anonymous, and let his photos do the talking, although he kindly agreed to answer a few questions I put to him earlier (see below). In a nutshell, though: Buster lives in Fredrikstad, he is passionate about photography, and he is very talented. The photos on his blog can be of anything, from abstract rocks and water shots to flowers, pets, family members, buildings, you name it. He also likes fun compositions (often with a witty pun as a title – although that will be lost on my non-Norwegian speaking readers). Photos that make you think, and/or giggle! Great stuff!
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Buster, I’m impressed with your pix, and I suspect you might be a pro. Tell the truth…
I have some education in photography, and I had photography for a living years ago. Now I’m an amateur photographer like anyone else.
What kind of camera(s) do you use?
I usually use a Canon 5D with a telephoto lens when doing pics for the blog. I recently bought a compact Olympus-camera. When I learn to be friends with it, I hope that’s going to be my number one.
What are your favourite motives?
My favourite subjects are people. I don’t show much of them in the blog, though. And of course I love taking pictures at Hvaler and everywhere I can find the combination of stone and water. I like to play with words and humour, and you can find many of my favourite pics under the label ‘Jiiiha’.
And the best places to shoot in Østfold?
A 10-minute walk from Vikerhavn on Asmaløy, Hvaler, you can see the horizon and get the most beautiful light in sunset. Amazing.
Why did you start this blog?
I have no intentions of making money or change the world. The blog is a way for me to keep my mind occupied. It’s like therapy. The name ‘Busters notater’ is taken from a book called ‘BusteR BrenneR’ by Jan Erik Vold, by the way. He writes short stories that at first glance have no meaning.
Where to eat in Fredrikstad (New town)
Posted by admin in Food and drink on August 3, 2010
- Brasserie 88: A little bit of everything here, from sushi to tapas, as well as an exciting regular menu. The bad news? Mains will set you back 270-300Kr. Dinner only. Storgata 21. Tel: 69 30 84 88, www.bra88.com
- Chang Cheng: Reasonably priced restaurant offering standard Chinese fare in spacious, modern surrounds. Mains around 160Kr. Open for lunch and dinner. Storgata 15. Tel: 69 31 71 77, no website.
- Felix: Stylish restaurant in the Quality Inn Hotel, serving international food. Mains around 250Kr. Open for lunch and dinner. Nygardsgata 2-6. Tel: 69 39 30 00, no website.
- Gaffel og Karaffel: A cosy, informal restaurant offering sushi and Norwegian dishes, as well as wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads. Mains around 150Kr. Open for lunch and dinner. Stortorvet 2. Tel: 69 31 03 60, no website.
- Jacob Aall: Good but rather pricey food at this trendy brasserie by the riverside. Big patio. Open late. Mains around 250Kr. Storgata. Tel: 69 31 11 00, www.jacobaall.no
- Mother India: Excellent food, friendly service and good prices make this restaurant a popular option year round. Mains between 120-190Kr. Dinner only. Storgata 20. Tel: 69 31 22 00, no website.
- Peppe’s Pizza: Big American style pizzas to share. Outdoor sitting in summer, with occasional live music. Expect to pay around 250Kr for a big pizza. Open for lunch and dinner. Nygata 2-6. Tel: 2222 5555, www.peppes.no
Prices given are for dinner. For in-depth reviews of the above venues, search for the individual restaurant’s name in the search box to the right. For restaurant recommendations in the Old Town (Gamlebyen), see http://www.elusivemoose.eu/2009/12/where-to-eat-in-gamlebyen-fredrikstad-restaurants/
Foten, Fredrikstad (Beach)
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors on July 16, 2010
This cute spot just outside Fredrikstad was voted best beach in Norway in 2006 by VG newspaper, and it is easy to see why. It’s a great place for anyone, from families with young kids who spend the day by the small shallow sandy beach to couples who take over in the evening for a late swim and/or a romantic walk watching the sun set over the Oslofjord, not to mention those coming here for a BBQ between friends, or even to cast a line from one of the many rocky outputs.
There are toilets on site, picnic tables and a kiosk selling drinks and food, as well as a beach volleyball pitch and a diving tower. You have to pay to leave your car at the nearby car park in high season (30Kr) during the day (until 5pm), so make sure you’ve got some change with you. There are many hytter (summer houses) in the area, so the place can get a bit busy at times. Go for a walk and explore the surrounding area if you get tired on sunbathing after a while – going to the end of the peninsula only takes about half an hour, and from there you’ll have great views of the fjord and surrounding islets.
How to get there: From Fredrikstad follow Rv110 towards Ørebekk, then left at the roundabout towards Gressvik. Follow Rv117 (Vikaneveien) for a few kilometers towards Vikane until you see a Kiwi supermarket on your left. Take it left towards Øyenkilen and follow signs for Foten from here. If you’re using public transport bus no.302 runs between Øyenkilen and Vikane/Fredrikstad pretty much every hour daily (see http://www.ostfold-kollektiv.no/userfiles/302.pdf for timetable).