Norway - the ultimate nature-based cruise destination

FREDRIKSTAD

Photo Fredrikstad Kommune

Fredrikstad Cruise Port

Gateway to the Oslofjord

Close to Oslo – save time, cost and the environment. One port - two countries – Experience both Norway and Sweden. Compact games – discover more, travel less. Sail in to Fredrikstad through the 833 islands of Hvaler Islands. On the quay passengers are greeted with a show themed around our industrial heritage. Close by is Gamlebyen, the best preserved fortress town in North Europe – a living attraction with busy markets and cafés. There is a free ferry into the city’s urban centre. The towns of Moss, Sarpsborg, and Halden are a short bus ride away. Moss is known for its splendid galleries. The majestic Fredriksten Fortress towers over Halden. Through the town of Sarpsborg roars Sarpefoss, the waterfall with the greatest flow in Europe. Inland there is a peaceful landscape perfect for outdoor activities. Historical boats ferry passengers up the Halden Canal, with Scandinavia’s highest locks.

Cruise Port Fredrikstad Shoreex

Useful Links & Downloads

Harbor Map

Port information via Barentswatch.no Google Maps

Attractions & Excursions

Photo: Thomas Andersen

THE HISTORY COMES ALIVE

A journey back in time with actors. Meet the maid Marta, the noble madam Sophie von Sipp, convicts, soldiers and other characters who lived, loved and suffered in the Fortress Town in the 18th century. Fredrikstad Cruise Port wish to tell the stories of the region in a lively, inspirational and knowledgeable way.

Photo Walter Schøffthaler

The Hvaler Archipelago

- Go island hopping The island road bends and twists across islands and skerries, like Norway’s version of Key West – a fantastic start to this stunning excursion. We visit some of the Eastern Isles. Here we go cycling, or stroll along Kjærlighetsstien (Lovers’ Lane).

Photo Walter Schøffthaler

A stroll in the Fortress Town

The star-shaped old town of Fredrikstad was founded in 1567 by King Frederick II and is the best preserved fortress town in Scandinavia. A stroll along the cobbled streets of the fortress town gives you a sense of history, but it is no museum – people live and work here.

Climb the Halden Canal

Enjoy a beautiful canal boat tour in Northern Europe´s oldest and highest locks. Experience a special part of Norwegian industrial history. The Halden Canal is a well-kept secret tucked away along the Swedish border. The canal was constructed between 1852 and 1860 to facilitate timber log drives.

Photo Walter Schøffthaler

From cobbled streets to carved rocks

- Discover three thousand years Our tour starts on foot in the star-shaped fortress town the best preserved in Scandinavia, yet still a living part of the city with several hundred inhabitants, and fascinating shops, museums, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Gamlebyen (The Old Town) also hosts many festivals and events.

Photo Walter Shøffthaler

Fredriksten fortress

- often attacked but never captured The majestic fortress Fredriksten towers protectively over Halden. Today Fredriksten is a grand nature scenery. It’s also a popular cultural scene with local, national and international events. The contrast could not be greater to its origin – defending the country in front line against enemy fire.

Photo: Thomas Andersen

THE HISTORY COMES ALIVE

Photo Walter Schøffthaler

The Hvaler Archipelago

Photo Walter Schøffthaler

A stroll in the Fortress Town

Climb the Halden Canal

Photo Walter Schøffthaler

From cobbled streets to carved rocks

Photo Walter Shøffthaler

Fredriksten fortress

Photo Goran Assner

A speedy fjord safari

Enjoy an exciting trip on the fjord – by RIB boat. The thrill of speed and sea in the national park. We set course for the Outer Oslofjord, where the big waves are. A fjord safari among the beautiful coastal islands of the Hvaler archipelago is a magical experience. We go creel fishing with experienced fishermen – an exclusive activity for those looking for ‘that little extra’.

Photo Walther Schøffthaler

In the footsteps of the Vikings

King Olaf built a castle in Borg, and visited it frequently during his short and dramatic life. In 1019 he married Astrid, daughter of the Swedish king Olof Skötakung. The guests will get to know chieftains, warriors, men, women and children and will be dressed up in Viking clothes on arrival.

Meet the trolls

Travel in to the deep, Norwegian forests to a stone cave in beautiful surroundings far into the wilderness, built in stone and timber lit with 750 candles. Enjoy the ride through the Norwegian country side. From the port the bus takes you into the forest wilderness in the inland, near the border to Sweden.

Local beer tasting at Nøisom Craft Beer

Nøisom Craft Beer is a small brewery on at the East side of Fredrikstad that produces a lot of different beers that are sold nationwide. Here you will get a guided tasting of our beers and an in-depth brewery history lesson and a tour around the premises. You will learn about how the beers is made, what kind of beers that goes to different kind of food. Welcome to a new world of flavours.

Photo Klatring på Grensen

Look down on Norway from the treetops

Experience one of Norway’s largest and most popular climbing parks – thrills and challenges are the order of the day! The Climbing Park has many varied aerial rope courses– from new-beginner courses to treetop routes. And there are other popular activities: The Barn Jump (13 meters free fall), Segway, archery, frisbee golf, climbing wall, trampolining and mountain abseiling.

Photo Christopher Hagelund

Oslo

- active, urban and green Just one hour from Fredrikstad you find the capital of Norway. The mix of capital city vibe and stunning nature makes Oslo a cosmopolitan seaside city. The capitol´s numerous museums and art galleries offer plenty of options for things to see and do:

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Port Facilities

Open

ISPS approved Yes

Designated quays for cruise ships Designated only in advance of each call

Pilot Channel 12

Tidal movement 0,5 metres

Ship tenders allowed Yes

Ships stay minimum/maximum No limitations

Maximum number of ships per day in port 3 (1 big 2 smaller once)

Maximum number of passengers per day in port No limitations

Environmental limitations/restrictions According to international regulations

Other

Maximum Ship Dimensions

Length A. Øra Quay 300m+ (2015) /B. Øra Quay 250m/ Gamlebyen Quay 75m/ Tollboden Quay 140 m

Draft A. Øra Quay 12m (2015)/ B. Øra Quay 8,5m/ Gamlebyen Quay 5m /Tollboden Quay 6 m

Air draft A. Øra Quay - (2015) / B. Øra Quay -/ Gamlebyen Quay 39m / Tollboden Quay 39m

Beam N/A

Anchorage

Available Yes

Pontoons Yes

Tugboat Yes

Port Services

Bunkers Yes Bunkerservice by barge

Supplies Yes

Waste handling Yes

Fresh water Yes

Waste water method Yes with tanker truck

Other

Are the port facilities according to Cruise Norway's quality guidelines? Yes open 24 hours

Port

Port of Fredrikstad

Phone +47 69 35 89 00/14

Email firmapost@borg-havn.no

Contact person Per Kristian Johansen

Phone

E-mail

Mailing Address pk.johansen@borg-havn.no

Visiting Address Øraveien 27 Øra Fredrikstad NO-1630 Gamle Fredrikstad

Port control

Phone

E-mail

VHF

Charts Nowegian harbour chart no. 464

Web site www.borg-havn.no

Emergency channel (VHF) 16

Medical Emergency Phone 113

Pilot channel (VHF) 12

Distance to nearest pilot station

Buses Yes

Taxi Yes

Shopping 1km (15 min walk)

Tax refund No

Emergency

Distances - airport 120 KM /Oslo Airport Gardermoen- 30 KM /Moss Airport Rygge

Distance to city centre 4,2 km Distance to the Fortress Town: 2 km

Cruise Information: www.cruiseportfredrikstad.com
Tourist Information: www.visitfredrikstadhvaler.com
Tourist Office in the Fortress Town:
Free internett access
Computer Access
City maps
Guide Service
Crew Cards with many different discounts. Free Ferry between the Fortress Town and City Center.
Cruising season: All year