Shopping with rural charm and a relaxed pace

In Indre Østfold, the pulse is lower than in the capital, and here you will find great and special niche stores that give you a different and pleasant shopping experience.

Havnås Gamle Skole, Trøgstad

Havnås Gamle skole is a charming lifestyle store in Havnås, Trøgstad. Here you are welcome to a pleasant experience in a good atmosphere. Bring someone you love, enjoy a coffee and something good, and maybe you will be inspired to buy something nice to take home. The store is full of exciting interior items, clothes and yarn. Yes, if you love knitting, this is the place to fill up with new inspiration!

Møllerens Hus, Aremark

Møllerens Hus in Strømsfoss , Aremark is a cozy destination and stop along the Halden Canal. Here you will find gifts for all occasions and price ranges. Here you can buy clothes, jewelry, shoes, gifts, interior design, crafts, used antiques and much more. In the cafe you can relax in cozy surroundings and in the summer you can sit outside on the beautiful terrace and enjoy the view over the Halden Canal. The small lock town of Strømsfoss is idyllically located between the lakes Øymarksjøen and Aremarksjøen. The whole place is a little idyll. Lower your shoulders, sit back and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere!

Fru Blom, Rakkestad

Fru Blom in Rakkestad attracts guests from all over the country. The small, cozy shop with a great atmosphere is getting bigger and bigger, and has expanded 3 times since it was opened. Customers simply can't get enough of the atmosphere, the products, the food, the coffee and most importantly; all the smiles and the very special service and follow-up from the employees.

Fru Blom is the coffee and the shop that has the products you can't find anywhere else. Delicatessen, interior and clothing - the shop is always full of new, exciting products. Sit down and enjoy a delicious lunch outside or inside on the cozy patio among olive trees, lavender and fig plants. Take a breath and enjoy the atmosphere in Rakkestad's Mediterranean oasis!

Villa Welhaven

Villa Welhaven is the good old general store, in a new splendor. The gang at "Villa" offers a large counter overflowing with fresh baked goods, cakes and confectionery. Here you can taste and buy Norwegian-made cheese from enthusiasts around Norway, cured meats in various varieties, jams, biscuits, spices, oils and other goodies.

At Villa Welhaven you are served fresh food that they have gotten up early to prepare. From their dining room they arrange salads, icings, foccacia and many varieties of sweet treats such as lapps, buns and cakes. You can enjoy all this in our pleasant premises or out in the yard. You can also take it with you to enjoy a little extra at work, on a trip or at home on the couch. Welcome to a pleasant shopping experience

Askim Fruit & Berry Press

"Askim Frukt og Bærpresseri" has a year-round factory outlet, museum, gift shop and food hall in Askim. Here you will find self-produced products based on fruit and berries, many great gift ideas and many great products from other small-scale food producers. The store offers a great shopping experience with many unique, tasty and healthy products.

In one part of the store you can wander through history, study the old machines, learn about production and products through pictures and exhibitions. The exhibitions delve into everything from individual raw materials to production and health benefits. At the tasting counter, tastings of their own products are offered. In the small café in the store, various types of coffee, apple cake, the berry press's own drink, ice cream from Kulinaris and the popular apple waffle are served! In the summer, they make slush from their own berry juices and it is very popular!

Do you like locally sourced ingredients and local food? Stop by one of the region's local food outlets this summer

Rural and urban in beautiful union

In the towns of Askim and Mysen you can enjoy a complete selection of shopping opportunities, nightlife and activities for the busy and urban. Here you will find a complete center with small cozy shops and shopping malls hand in hand. In the many pleasant towns in the region you will find cozy downtown areas with pleasant shopping streets and small-town charm. Throughout the year, small and large events are arranged in the downtown areas, such as markets, summer days, festivals and more.