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Fredriksten Fortress

Fredriksten Fortress – A living history for over 350 years – from one of the country’s most important defense structures to one of its most spectacular cultural venues.

From being Norway’s most important fortification, Fredriksten is today a beloved hiking area and an international event venue. Visitors can stay overnight at the former barracks, now a hotel, and dine in the old commander’s residence. Events such as the Bilsport Classic Grensetreffet, the Grenserittet bike race, and Opera at Fredriksten take place in the same areas once used for drills, exercises, and punishment.

But be careful – history is never far away. Who really shot King Karl XII? What happened to the prisoners who tried to escape the fortress? And what is that floating around the Clock Tower at midnight…?

Fredriksten Fortress - The rooftop of Halden

Tollboden

The fortress Fredriksten has many monuments and views. Most of the buildings both inside the fortress' main area - and some on the surrounding areas - still includes parts from the 17th, 18th and 19th century. For more information about hikings at the fortress - please visit the tourist information…

Fredriksten fortress

Fredriksten festning

Fredriksten is located in the eastern curtain wall of Fredriksten Fortress and offers insight into Halden’s military history and life at the fortress from the 17th century until the dissolution of the union in 1905. On the ground floor, you’ll find the reception and museum shop, where…

Guided tour at Fredriksten fortress

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How did they build the fortress, and who did it? Who is " the white lady "? What really happend to the Sweedish king Karl XII? Guided tour at the fortress Fredriksten. Join our guide on a historical tour more than 350 years back in time... Timetable 2021 We guide for you, whenever…

The history of Fredriksten fortress

Fredriksten festning

Construction of Fredriksten started in 1661 after Norway lost the Bohuslän district and Bohus Fortress to Sweden in 1658. Three subsequent attacks by the Swedes on Halden in 1658-1660 convinced Fredrik 3. - King of Denmark and Norway; a strong, modern fortress was needed. During the war in 1718, the…

Historical light show

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Experience 350 years of history at Fredriksten Fortress through sound and images! To mark the fortress’s 350th anniversary in 2011, a historical light show was created. Using video, animations, sound, and lighting effects, the show is projected onto the walls of the inner fortress, between…