Posts Tagged Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg Bowling Centre
Celebrating 20 years this year, Sarpsborg Bowlingsenter is one of Norway’s most popular bowling centres, attracting customers from all over eastern Norway and south-western Sweden. Located in Torsbekkdalen, along Rv109, between Sarpsborg and the E6 motorway, the White House, as it is known locally, boasts 16 bowling lanes, a laser world, billiard and snooker tables, and a range of simulators. There is a cafeteria on site, and fully-licensed VIP lounges for corporate events and birthday parties (the centre organises 2,000 such parties every year). A safe, fun environment for children and young people to play in, and a great option for the whole family on a rainy day.
Open seven days a week: Mon-Thu 1100-2300, Fri 1100-0100, Sat 1200-0100 and Sun 1200-2300.
Torsbekkveien 24. Tel: 69 13 05 50, www.sarpsborg-bowlingsenter.no
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)
The Borgarsyssel Museum in Sarpsborg
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Uncategorized on February 2, 2010
Did you know? A few facts about Sarpsborg
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 2, 2010
- Sarpsborg is the third oldest town in Norway, and was founded by St Olav himself back in 1016.
- Sarpsborg has more golf greens than any other municipality in Østfold. It is also home to Østfold Golfsenter, the largest indoors golf center in Scandinavia.
- Sarpsborg Bowlingsenter is one of the best in the country. The complex boasts 16 lanes, as well as a laser world, billiards, a cafeteria, a child playroom and more.
- The Sørnesuret, one of the most advanced astronomical clocks ever built, can be found in the Borgarsyssel Museum in Sarpsborg. It was the brainchild of Rasmus Sørnes (1893-1967), who built the clock single-handedly in his spare time.
- People who come from Sarpsborg are called ’sarpinger’ (singular: en sarping).
- Sparta Warriors, Sarpsborg’s ice-hockey team, is one of the best in Norway, and enjoys a fervent supporter following. They train, and play their home matches in Sparta Amfi, Norway’s first purpose-built ice-hockey hall.
- The Sarpsfossen in Sarpsborg is Scandinavia’s most powerful waterfall – it has a water debit of 577 m³ per second. It has played a crucial role in the development of industry in the area.
Where to go cross-country skiing in Østfold
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors, Sport on January 27, 2010
There are many places one can go cross-country skiing in Østfold, but these are my favourites.
- Fredrikstad Marka: A popular spot within easy reach of Fredrikstad. It can get a little bit crowded at times near Skihytta (the place to go for coffee and a waffle after your foray into the woods), but you’ll find a good choice of tracks in a varied terrain.
- Rakkestadfjella: Fewer people come here, which means you might ski for hours on end and only meet a handful of locals. Pack a picnic, and make it a day outing. Great scenery, and who knows, with a bit of luck you might even spot some wildlife.
- Harehjellhytta: This is a good choice in the Sarpsborg area, with the possibility of going skiing after dark as some of the tracks are lit up at night. Artificial snow is used when required, and the tracks are in good condition.
- Halden: There are many tracks to choose from in Høiåsmarka just outside Halden. Høiåshytta, which lies 236m over sea level, is open Thursdays 1700-2030 and Sundays 1000-1500 from September to Easter.
Check also http://www.elusivemoose.eu/2009/12/where-to-go-alpine-skiing-in-østfold/ for info on where to go downhill skiing in Østfold.
Østfold in Pictures: View from Greåker Fort
Posted by admin in History and architecture, Photos and videos on January 23, 2010
Greåker Fort
Posted by admin in History and architecture on January 23, 2010
Here a group of around 90 Norwegian soldiers fought against advancing German forces on 13 April 1940. It was a short-lived battle – the fort, which only had ‘reserve’ status, was not properly equipped, and they ran out of ammunition after just two hours of fighting. Today you can walk into the shooting gallery, a deep, cool corridor running along the side of the fort to the east, from which the soldiers fired against the enemy. The fort, which is located on a hill between Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg along Rv109, affords great views of the area, with the two arms of the Glomma river coming together just south of Greåker and the Rolvsøy bridge. It is particularly pretty in early autumn, when all the deciduous trees in the area change colour and paint the landscape in shades of orange and golds. The fort, which was built in the early 1900s, was listed in 2000.
Jazz guitarist Robert Normann
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature, Photos and videos on January 18, 2010
The Robert Normann Museum, Sarpsborg
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on January 18, 2010
Like jazz? Then check out the Robert Normann Museum in Sarpsborg. Robert Normann (1916-1998) was a jazz guitarist who started his career in local dance halls in the 1930s and went on to become a world-class jazz musician. He taught himself the accordion and the saxophone, but it’s the guitar that brought him fame – few jazz artists could play it quite like he did. And few artists made their own instruments themselves as he did too. At the museum you can see several of those instruments, learn about Robert Normann’s life, and hear some of his music. As well as recording albums, Normann also composed music for films and the theatre, often inspired by jazz and Norwegian folk music. The on-site shop has a good selection of his albums for sale. The museum is open Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm and Sat 10am-3pm. Gågata, Sarpsborg.
Learn more about Robert Normann at www.robertnormann.no