Fredrikstad: Norway’s First Renaissance City
Many a tourist would often find Fredrikstad, Norway warm. Aside from the hospitable residents that live there, the town is considered as the country’s summer land with the sunny Hvaler Islands located just off the coast. Fredrikstad is also well known for being one of the best-preserved fortified towns in the country, having founded by King Frederik II in 1567.
Best Time to Visit
Summertime is the ideal, yet most crowded, season for Fredrikstad especially since the Hvaler Island being its most popular summer attraction. As it is the peak season, it is highly recommended that visitors should book their Fredrikstad stays like Hotel Fredrikstad ahead of time to avoid the crowds or missing out on peak season deals.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There is so much to see and do in Fredrikstad from its historical sights to its sunny lands in Hvaler. Commuting travelers would find Fredrikstad hotels like Scandic City extremely convenient as it is only as 12-minute walk to the Fredrikstad Train Station and a few minutes’ drive from sights such as the city museum. It also has two in-house restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines. An area of interest is the Nye Fredrikstad Stadium. The former shipyard turned football stadium serves as home to the Norwegian First Division team Fredrikstad FK and it known to have hosted several games. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the team practice playing. Travelers will most appreciate the charming gimmicks some Fredrikstad accommodations like Quality Hotel Fredrikstad do to make visitors feel right at home like themed rooms inspired by the Nordic lights and fjords.