What to do and see in Ostfold, Eastern Norway: The Best Nature & Parks

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Hanko The island was once the Master of The manor Elingaard`s hunting territory. You get here by boat, or by ferry from Hankosundet. When at the ferry point, check out the old red-painted Seilerkroa (Ferry inn) built in 1883 as part of Hanko Baths. Follow the path up to the once fashionable saatorium hotel Hanko Fjordhotell & Spa, raised in 1877. Turn left between the tennis courts and you will see the old riding stables, built around 1900. Take the road to the right of the stables and on to Hanko Plads - one of two small farms on the island. Turn left at the barn, and turn right where the footpaths cross and follow the power lines. Cross the stream and turn left, walk northeast towards Karibukta. You may be lucky enough to spot some fallow deer along the path. Fallow deer from Denmark were released her about a century ago, and the island has a thriving herd. Dogs must be kept on a leash! Continue along the path as it bends to the left and you arrive at the bay near hotel, directly opposite Seilerkroa and Bloksberg, the Royal Family`s old country estate, higher up the mountainside and now owned by Princess Märtha Louise and Ari Behn. Hanko has a centre for sailing from the 1880`s. as darkness falls, you can see Kristian Blystad`s memorial to King Olav V, a sailboat lit in silhouette, out in the sound.

Oldtidsveien - The Ancient Road Along the main road between Fredrikstad and Skjeberg in the Municipality of Sarpsborg you will find the highest concentration of ancient monuments from the stone bronze, and iron ages: burial mounds stone rings and fortified hamlets. Here you will also find monumental rock carving sites that tell of our forbearers everyday life with human figures, animals, ships and wagons, weapons and tools, together with symbols in lines, circles, sun-crosses and hewn out dish shapes. The road runs through an historical landscape rich in natural beauty, with scenic farms fields and meadows, woodlands and glimpses of glittering sea. Contact Fredrikstad Tourist Office for more details on the route.

The peninsula’s history is thought to have started with small fortifications which were built during the 13th century. Until 1680 Isegran was Norway’s only sea based military harbour. At Isegran you will find the Fredrikstad museum where many exhibitions are held. From Cafè Galeien you can take in the beautiful view of Gamlebyen (The Old Town) and Vaterland in the south. Here you will find a maritime centre which builds and restores wooden boats.

This 30 km long hiking path stretches from the Swedish border at Vammen north to Tistedal by Aspedammen. It is a continuation of the Bohusleden from Sweden and passes through an exciting and varied landscape. Olavsleden is a bluemarket trail that runs from Tistedal to Vammen at the Swedish border. The trail crosses Skarefjell where there is placed in a tower. On a clear days, you can from here see the snowmountain fare away. Olavsleden cross the highway at Aspedammen, where it partially follows the skiing trails. At Idd follow the trail hills east of Iddefjorden, where you have a great wiev over the beautiful fjordlandscape. By the cottage Braekka you will come down to the seaside. The trail continue through the Folka naturereserve, and then follow the beautiful Enningdalsriver in south direction. At the border of Vammen the Olavsleden get linked to the Bohus leden which continues through Bohuslän in Sweden.

The Konventionsgarden was built in 1778 and owned by the Anker family. In 1814, Norway broke away from the union with Denmark and wrote and signed its own constitution. However, Norway was brought into a union with Sweden. King Christian Fredrik stayed at the Konvention for many weeks during the negotiations with the Swedish crown prince Karl Johan. On the 14th August, “the Konvention at Moss” was signed. It saved the Norwegian constitution and the parliament house. The Konvention is available to for public viewing only when advertised. The tourist office Visit Moss has launched a phone service, where you can listen to information about the Konvention. To hear information about it, ring 53 00 12 00 and dial the code 5243 when requested. The service costs that of a local call.

If you want to get the most out of the Hvaler skerries, look no further! We arrange boat trips around the beautiful skerries. On board you are served a meal you may choose from fresh prawns (from Hvaler of course!) with all the trimmings or something else from our extensive menu. Contact us for a package deal tailored to your desire!