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War history from Indre Østfold

Indre Østfold has a lot of war history

We have several forts with an exciting history and many refugee routes to Sweden that you can follow to this day. We also have several museums where you can get a guided tour.

Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad .
Photo: Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad
Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad .
Photo: Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad

Høytorp Fort andTrøgstad Fort were established around 1915

These represented the most modern fortresses of the time. The construction of these forts was initiated after Ørje Fort, which was completed in 1903, had to be dismantled in connection with the dissolution of the Union in 1905.

Ørje Fort was too close to the Swedish border

and as a result, it was decided to build new forts further inland. Høytorp and Trøgstad became part of the strategic Glommalinjen, a measure to strengthen the defense line and reduce the threat from Sweden.

Høytorp Fort .
Photo: Visit Indre Østfold
Høytorp Fort .
Photo: Visit Indre Østfold

Refugee Routes

Along the border with Sweden, many were led through the forest in the twilight to hide from the enemy. Here, many risked their lives to save others, getting safely across the border to Sweden.

Today there are several routes

in our region that follow historical refugee routes. Both Marker, Aremark and other places along the border in Norway have routes that can be used to follow in the footsteps of the refugees.

One of the sons of the border guard

The year is 1941. Nils Skogstad is 8 years old and carries a big secret. So secret that he can't even tell his best friend.

Flyktningeruter .
Photo: Visit Indre Østfold
Flyktningeruter .
Photo: Visit Indre Østfold

Other war events in Indre Østfold

Slaget ved Langnes Skanse .
Photo: Fred Larsen
Slaget ved Langnes Skanse .
Photo: Fred Larsen

The Constitutional Struggle in Østfold
King Christian Frederik and the Constitution

Spydeberg vicarage played an important role in 1814. It was here that King Christian Frederik held a council of state on 8 August, later known as the Spydeberg Council, and became the basis for the treaty of union with Sweden. This was completed as the Convention of Moss on 14 August 1814.

Read more about ; Constitutional Struggle in Østfold - Retrieved from Spydeberg vicarage  Grunnlovskampen i Østfold - Hentet fra Spydeberg prestegård

The war history from 2nd. world war

Flyktningruter

Vandretur: Flyktningerute, Timianruta

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Timianruta, Marker - 6 km.  Langs grensen mot Sverige var det mange flyktningeruter hvor kurerer fulgte flyktninger, transporterte etterretningsmateriell, penger, våpen, amunisjon og dokumenter, med fare for sitt eget liv under 2. verdenskrig. Flyktningerute er betegnelsen p…

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