Høytorp fort was the main fort in Fossumstrøkets fortress and is built in the period 1912-1918. First contingent of recruits arrived Høytorp Fort on August 10, 1915. The fort took part in battles against German forces…
Ørje forts or Ørje fortifications is a common term for two forts, Likollen fort and Ørjekollen fort The forts were built in 1902-03 to cover the national road, today the E18, over Ørje which was the most…
Basmo fortress was a small fortress in Marker municipality. Located between Rødenesjøen and Hemnessjøen. Basmo was built to stop the Swedes after Norway lost Bohuslen in 1658. The fortress was built as a tower fortress…
Langnes Skanse was a field fortress in Askim The fortress was established in 1813-1814 and is known for the battle at Langnes. The facility had an extensive rampart with trenches and parapets built along a moraine, and a batteryplacement on…
Trøgstad fort is a border fortress in Østfold. Trøgstad fort was started built at about the same time as Høytorp fort and was completed in 1917. This fort, Høytorp fort, the bridge galleries at Fossum…
Length: 6.5 km Time: 1 hour Suitable for: hiking, bicycle, stroller, wheelchair Access: Starting at Høytorp Fort - From the E18 roundabout at Momarken, drive down towards Mysen, turn left immediately after the prison (which is on the…
The Ørje Fort round hike About 4 km - up to Ørje fortress - good shoes are recommended. The tour starts at E18 behind the tourist information at Ørje locks. Above the canal bridge goes a path leading up to the northern…
The Fossum Bridge Gallery was built following the dissolution of the Union with Sweden to secure Norway from attacks from the east. The facility is located on the old municipal boundary between Spydeberg and Askim at the Fossum bridge. The…
A nice little bike ride if you stay at Scandic Brennemoen, or for you those who want to take a little bike ride. In total, the trip is approx. 15 km. The trip starts at Scandic Brennemoen. Cycle in on Veslemonaveien (road) to…
