Posts Tagged Indre Østfold
From Mexico to Norway – Ana Luisa Rébora
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on July 15, 2010
Another local artist whose work I love. I was actually very tempted to buy one of her paintings at the exhibition she had at Soli Brug, Sarpsborg, a couple of years ago – it was a rather big painting of a group of people by what looked like a huge waterfall, in shades of blue, browns and white – reminded me of Gullfoss in Island, very atmospheric, and just beautiful! Only the price tag (around 10,000Kr if I remember correctly) stopped me 
Anyway… When I say local artist I mean an artist based here, by the way, because Ana Luisa comes from Mexico originally, but Norway has been her home for the past 10 years – she now lives in Eidsberg, Indre-Østfold, although she still spends the winter in Mexico whenever she can. Her husband grows and sells organic Christmas trees, while she paints in her studio. Check out her work at www.analuisarebora.com or even better, visit her exhibition at Gallery Stallen in Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad, which is on until 30 July.
Summer events in Indre-Østfold
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on May 27, 2010
Will you be in Indre-Østfold this summer? Here are some of the annual events taking place in the region (the dates given below are the dates for this year, 2010):
- Fjellaløpet, Mysen, 6 June: A 21km race through the forests of Trømborgfjella www.fjellalopet.no (Norwegian only)
- Slusefestivalen, Ørje, 25-27 June: Boat tours, jazz, children theatre, auction, crafts, and more www.slusefestivalen.no (Norwegian only)
- Unionsmarathon, Rømskog, 3 July: Arranged for the first time in 2005, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of the union of Norway with Sweden. A full-marathon, half marathon and kids race www.unionsmarathon.com (Norwegian only)
- Gatebil sommerfestival, Rudskogen Motorsenter (Rakkestad), 9-11 July, www.rudskogen.no (Norwegian only)
- Italienske Dager (Italian Days), Rudskogen Motorsenter (Rakkestad), 31 July-1 Aug, www.rudskogen.no (Norwegian only)
- Kraftfestivalen, Askim, 11-15 Aug: Music festival attracting some big Norwegian names (Arve Tellefsen, Norway’s best known violinist, is one of the featured artists this year) www.kraftfestivalen.no
- Markens Grøde, Rakkestad, 13-15 Aug: Fair (held every other year) focusing on local food, culture and agriculture www.mgrode.no (Norwegian only)
- Høytorp Treffet, Høytorp Fort (Mysen) 13-15 Aug: Annual gathering of veteran military vehicles
- Momarkedet, Mysen, 25-29 Aug: Celebrating 60 years this year, the region’s biggest fair, with live entertainment, fun fair, fireworks and more www.momarkedet.no (Norwegian only)
Did you know? About Indre-Østfold
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on April 23, 2010
- There are several hydro-electric power stations along the River Glomma, and the ones in Indre-Østfold are among the oldest in Norway. Vamma in Askim is the largest of its kind in the country.
- Saxophonist Jan Garbarek, one of Norway’s best-known musicians, was born in Mysen in March 1947. He was the only child of a former Polish prisoner of war and a Norwegian farmer’s daughter.
- Traces of settlements found at Høgnipen in Degernes, Rakkestad, date back to the Stone Age (around 10,000 years ago) and are the eldest found in Norway. Sea level was then much higher, and Høgnipen was an island – local people used to fish here.
- Risen Grotte in Marker is a very special place. The cave, which took 10 years to build, is made or rock and timber only, and there is no electricity – instead the cave is lit up by no fewer than 600 candles. www.risengrotte.no (Norwegian only)
- Linnekleppen and Haukenesfjellet may be better known, but it’s Slavasshøgda in Rømskog that is, at 336m (1,102 ft), the highest vantage point in Østfold.
- Indre-Østfold has been a centre for motorsport in Norway for many years, and the area has some of the best facilities in the country, including Rudskogen Motor Park in Rakkestad. Michael Schumacher is one of the shareholders! www.rudskogen.no (Norwegian only)
Østfold in Pictures: Hageholttjern, Marker
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Travel and practical stuff, Uncategorized on March 18, 2010
Top 5: Things to do in Indre-Østfold
Posted by admin in Travel and practical stuff on March 18, 2010
Wondering what to do, and where to go in Indre-Østfold? The possibilities are many, but here are our top options:
- Get pampered in Norway’s first holistic spa, Zen Resort, Rømskog, and make the most of the great location on the shores of Lake Vortungen. www.zenresort.no
- Take the hike to Linnekleppen, Scandinavia’s last manned firewatch tower – a cool day-walk in pretty scenery, and great views from the top of the tower.
- Explore the big inland forests and myriad lakes of Marker, Trømborg- and Rakkestadfjella. Here you can fish and swim in summer, pick mushrooms in the autumn, and go cross-country skiing come winter.
- Learn about local history at Høytop Fort, Mysen, Norway’s biggest inland fortress (built 1912–1918) and the seat of heavy fighting against German forces during WW2. www.forthoytorp.com
- Chill out and/or splash out for the day at Østfoldbadet, one of the county’s largest indoor swimming complexes, in Askim. www.ostfoldbadet.no
For more information on Indre-Østfold visit www.visitindre.no
Lannem Pottery
Established for over 50 years, Lannem Pottery, located just outside Rakkestad in Indre-Østfold, is one of the oldest in Norway. Here you can watch the local potter at work in the studio, shaping the clay on his wheel, before browsing the big showroom for the finished product – an extensive range of Lannem earthenware and ceramics are on sale, with a range of colours and models to choose from. Bargain hunters should look out for the second grade products (products with minor flaws, yet fully usable) not retailing in other shops, but available at a good price at Lannem. Østfoldstua, the onsite cafe, is a cosy place if you fancy a hot drink or a waffle, and there are picnic tables outside should you visit on a sunny summer day.
Along Rv22, 4km north of Rakkestad. Tel: 69 22 20 12, www.lannem.no. Opening times: Mon-Fri 1000-1630 (Thur until 1800), Sat 1000-1400. Closed Sundays.