EXCURSIONS & SIGHTSEEING 2012/2013
Fredrikstad & Hvaler
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Port Facilities Open: 24 hour ISPS approved: Yes Designated quays for cruise ships: Yes, until 140m L.O.A Pilot: Yes Tidal movement: 0.50 m Ship tenders allowed: Yes Ships stay minimum/maximum: No limitations Environmental limitations/restrictions: According to international regulations Are the port facilities according to Cruise Norway’s quality guidelines: Yes Maximum number of ships per day in port: 2-3 Maximum number of passengers per day in port: 4 000 Port Services Bunkers delivery: Yes Bunkers method: Bunker service by barge Supplies: Yes Waste Handling: Yes Waste water method: Yes with tanker Tugboats: Yes Anchorage: Yes Pontoons: No
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The Fortified Town
Docks in Fredrikstad: 1 Tollboden 2 The Fortified Town 3 Øra (temporary) 4 Øra main dock (from 2015) Tollboden max loa 140m max draft -6,5m The Fortified Town yacht dock max loa 60m draft -4,5m Øra (temporary) max loa 230m draft- 8,5m Øra main dock (from 2015) loa + 300m draft -12m
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Welcome to Fredrikstad & Hvaler! The destination company Visit Fredrikstad and Hvaler offer a wide range of attractions and excursions. This brochure highlights 12 different tours which are available for the group and cruise market. Choose between sightseeing, guided theme tours, boat trips, museums and well preserved fortifications. For those who want an active experience, we arrange hiking, biking and boat adventures. Fredrikstad – an innovative city with a proud history The oldest part of Fredrikstad; The Fortified town was founded in 1567 by King Frederik II, and is today considered the best preserved fortified town in Northern Europe. Fredrikstad’s history starts, oddly enough, with the fall of the neighbouring town of Borg (now Sarpsborg). This historic town was razed to the ground by the Swedish army, during The Great Nordic War, and soon afterwards, King Frederik II decided to build a completely new city, by the Glomma estuary. On a well-protected riverbank where one could easily keep an eye on suspicious movements on the horizon, as well as improving the citizens’ living conditions. During the same time, the new fortress in Halden was being built. In 2002, the Østfold Regiment was disbanded; 350 years of military presence in the fortress town came to an end. 58 of the town’s buildings were in 2008 conserved by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural heritage. Northern Europe’s best preserved Fortified town is today thriving with history, shops, galleries and cafés. The newer part of Fredrikstad is big enough to give you the urban feeling, yet small enough to be friendly. The quay promenade and the pedestrian street offers a wide range of restaurants, galleries, parks and cultural scenes. The Hvaler Islands Hvaler is an archipelago of 833 islands, islets and skerries. In 2005 The Outer Hvaler National Park was established as the first marine national park in Norway. The park is well suited for diving, canoeing, fishing and hiking, as well as www.visitfredrikstadhvaler.com
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Guided tours Fredrikstad and Hvaler has 3000 years of stories to tell. Some stories we tell quite often, others are seldom mentioned. But that does not make them less interesting! We tailor-make the tour of your desire and interest.
1.The Fortified Town
3. Hans Nielsen Hauge´s home
2. The Ancient Trail
4. The Hvaler Islands
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: from 1 hr to 8 hrs Capacity: 30 - 300 Season: All year
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS: 1. The Fortified Town Guided tour in Northern Europe’s best kept fortified town, founded in 1567 by King Frederik II is one of Norway’s most popular attractions. This is a definite must see! Enjoy glassblowing, artists in action, Scanidiavia´s largest model railway and Santa´s house. 2.The Ancient Trail Guided tour along the Ancient Trail you will find Norway’s largest concentration of ancient monuments from the stone, bronze, and iron ages including burial mounds, stone rings and fortified hamlets. 3.Hans Nielsen Hauge´s home A guided tour in the home to one of Norway’s greatest evangelists. This is where something very special happened to him in 1796. He spent the rest of his life witnessing about his beliefs.
4.The Hvaler Islands A guided tour in the Hvaler islands consists of 833 islands, islets and skerries. Skjærhalden is Hvaler’s largest village and is situated on Kirkøy. These islands are filled with history which the guide is exited to share with you. One of the Islands’ many attractions is Hvaler Church, one of Norway’s oldest medieval stone churches. The excursion goes by coach from a pre-arranged location. The tour includes photo stops. Visit Fredrikstad & Hvaler offer conducted tours with highly qualified and friendly guides who will give the group a memorable tour of the region. Visit Fredrikstad & Hvaler has guides proficient in a number of languages.
2 Commander’s Promenade A unique and exciting walk in a historic atmosphere. Accompany Commander Hans Jacob Scheel on a promenade of his very own streets. His guided tour of The Fortified Town is deadly serious and hysterically funny, all at the same time.
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Photo: Fredrikstad Museum
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: 2 - 3 hours No. of persons: 20 - 150 Location: The Fortified Town Season: All year
Photo: Margit Tangen
TOUR DESCRIPTION: Commander Scheele will welcome the group upon arrival in the Fortified Town. The Commander takes the group through the streets of the Fortified Town and ends up in one of the pubs. In the pub the Bar hostess welcomes everyone and offers drinks and refreshments. The Swedish national poet and drunkard, Carl-Michael Bellmann, might greet you with his presence. The big question is: How is the meeting between Bellmann and the Commander Scheel going to unfold? Is it going to be a duet or a duel? The Commander’s Promenade successfully be concluded with with an artistic workshop on Bation 5, an arts and crafts centre in the Fortified Town.
Photo: Fjellanger Widerøe
3 A coastal boat trip to Fredriksten Fortress through the National Marine Park We sail through scenic cultural landscapes and Europes first maritim national park (established 09.09.09), aswell as along the beaches and skerries.
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: Capacity: Location: Season:
5 hrs / day trip 50-120 Skjærhalden-Halden-Fredrikstad All year
TOUR DESCRIPTION: Embarkation at Skjærhalden, Hvaler. A cruise in the spectacular national park - with guide. We sail to Halden, a historic city close to the swedish border, for a visit at Fredriksten Fortress. It is known as The king of Fortresses, and is a spectacular sight in itself. The passengers will be brought by bus from the guest harbour in Halden to Fredriksten Fortress. There; they will have a guided tour for one hour. There is also Tourist information on the fortress, as well as restaurants, art gallery, museums etc.
After the guided tour of the Fredriksten Fortress the passangers will be taken on a roadtrip by bus through Oldtidsruta (The Ancient Trail). The trip covers a lot of the region´s historical sites dating back to the Bronze Age, as well as the Solberg Tower.
4 Visit Roald Amundsen´s Birthplace The famous polar explorer Roald Amundsen was born on July 16th, 1872 at ”Tomta” in Fredrikstad. Visit his birth place and family home, and experience the old cultural landscape by the river of Glomma
Photo: Eivind Lauritzen
Photo: Eivind Lauritzen
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: No. of persons: Location: Season:
from 2 hours 25 - 50 Fredrikstad All year
Photo: Eivind Lauritzen
TOUR DESCRIPTION: Roald got his inspiration and desire to explore the arctic on his father´s ships in Fredrikstad. His birthplace is today a museum. The house lies in a old cultural landscape by the river Glomma, close to the Ancient Route of rock carvings and stone circles from the Bronze Age. Upon arrival the guests will be met by a guide and take part in a guided tour of Roald Amundsen’s family home. After the tour the group will be served regional food with drinks. Following the meal, the group can enjoy a team activity sculpturing ice from large ice blocks.
Photo: Helge Fossnæs
5 Mystical tour of Fredrikstad & Halden Who was the “White Lady” at Fredriksten fortress, or lady Birthe at Elingaard Manor? Are they still there? The ghost stories says so. Is Kongsten fortress a haunted place? Why is it known as Galgeberg and who is hiding in the old casemates? And will Wivar, priest from the Bronze Age, show up between the stonerings at Hunn?
Photo: Fredrikstad Museum
Photo: Terje Tjernås
Photo: Visit Halden
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: 8 hrs / day trip Capacity: High. 45 pax pr. coach Season: All year Photo: Tove Bergseng
TOUR DESCRIPTION: The Fortified town, the manors and castles in Østfold is bursting with history and urban legends. On the way to Halden, we drive through Norways most concentrated collection of cultural monuments from the Bronze and Iron Age. We visit the mass grave field at Hunn, the Elingaard Manor and the Fortified Town in Fredrikstad and Fredrikstad Fortress in Halden,
Enjoy this exciting and mystical roundtrip. Incl.: • Guded tour of Elingaard Manor • Guided tour of Fredriksten fortress • Guided tour of the Fortified town and the Ancient Trail • Lunch at Fredriksten fortress • Refreshments at the bus • Booklet with local history • Bus hire
6 A coastal fjord cruise through Hvaler National Marine Park The Marine National Park in the Hvaler Islands is Norway´s first marine national park. Enjoy the fantastic skerries and ocean scenery right on the boarder between Sweden and Norway
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: No. of persons: Location: Season:
from 3 hrs up to 120 The Hvaler Islands All year
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
TOUR DESCRIPTION: Hvaler consists of 833 islands, islets and skerries. The Coastal Boat sails through scenic cultural landscapes and Europe’s first maritime national park (established 09.09.09), as well as along the beaches and skerries. The group embark in Fredrikstad and sails towards the Hvaler archipelago and the lively village Skjærhalden. At Skjærhalden the guests will be served a local seafood meal and drinks, and will also have a chance to visit the Maritime National Park Centre. Photo: Kurt Klevås
7 The Children´s Fortified Town - with activities for the whole family The Fortified Town is a lively scene for joyful play and interaction. just as in the old days there are animals like goats, ducks and hens in the fortification. There are playgrounds and parks, and activities that the family can take active part in.
Photo: Terje Rakke
Photo: Trine Sirnes
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: Capacity: Location: Season:
3 hrs No limit The Fortified Town All year
TOUR DESCRIPTION: The excursion sets of by boarding the Fortified Town´s newest attraction; the tourist train “Plankedampen”, which stops conveniently outside all the different family attractions in the Fortified Town. Jump on and off throughout the day
After a well-deserved break, we head to the Christmas House, open all year round. Santa is greeting us with a tune from his organ grinder.
First stop is the Model Train Centre, the largest in Scandinavia.
And now the time has come that all children receive the special honor of being a small Edvard Munch - make your own SKRIK sculpture or picture at the Qulthus Art Centre for childeren.
Next stop is the children’s section at the town’s museum, with lots of different activities.
The art work will be taken to the ship when they are dry with a small prize!
Next we go outside for treasure hunting before tea break and the Norwegian specialty; waffles with brown cheese served at the Children’s Cafe at Bastion5.
8 Tall ships races JULY 12th - 15th 2014 FREDRIKSTAD
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Do you want a unique experience; join us at Tall Ships Races 2014! Fredrikstad is the second stop in the race, that sets of in Harlingen, Netherland. From Fredrikstad the ships race to Bergen. Esbjerg in Denmark is the final destination.
Photo: Anna Minde
Photo: Tove Bergseng
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FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: Capacity: Location: Season:
8 hrs / day trip No limit Fredrikstad July 12-15 2014
TOUR DESCRIPTION: This tour starts from the harbour or the city centre, with a guided tour on two of the ships followed by a mini cruise on the river Glomma.
Photo: Tove Bergseng
Return to the Fortified Town with the City ferry. Sailors dinner at Majorstuen, a traditional restaurant in the Fortified Town; steak of whale and cabage stew.
After returning to the city centre we board the City Ferry Enjoy the rest of the evening at your own leisure and enjoy a short trip across the river to the island of Isegran. We get a guided tour of the island. The well renowned Yacht designer and boat builder Bjarne Aas had his workshop here. This is where he designed the famous 6 meter. In 1932 he signed his very first rescue boat at this place. Enjoy a visit to the Maritime Centre, where old boat building tradition are upheld. Refreshments and lunch at Cafe Galeien.
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A day in Oslo Between the Oslofjord and the forests lies the Norwegian capit0l. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors.
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: 8 hrs / day trip Capacity: 15 - no limit Season: All year
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS: Transfer from Fredrikstad – Oslo, back and forth. (88 km one way) Oslo is the largest city of Norway, and has been the country’s capitol for more than 700 years.The Government and Parlament are located here. At the end of Oslo’s main street; Karl Johans gate, you will find the Royal Palace where the King and Queen has their residence. In Oslo there is around 50 museums, several art galleries and also many scenic attractions. They offer conducted tours with highly qualified and friendly guides to almost any of Oslo´s tourist attractions, such as The Holmenkollen Ski Jump, The Vigeland Sculpture Park, The Viking Skip Museum, The Kon-Tiki Museum, The Polar Ship
Fram, The Munch Museum and the City Hall. Oslo Promenade From the beginning of June until the end of August Guideservice arrange a 1 1/2 hours walking tour of Oslo with an authorized Oslo guide every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The tour starts at the City Hall (sea side) at 17:30 and the guiding is in English and Norwegian. The walk takes you past the Akershus Castle, “Kvadraturen” - the old part of Oslo, up the famous Karl Johan pedestrian street towards the Royal Palace. The tour ends outside the National Theatre.
10 Fjord safari with RIB Speed and excitement on the fjord – with RIB. Enjoy speed and the sea breeze. Subject to the weather conditions of the day, we set course for the outer region of the fjord to find some great waves. The coast and the skerries of the southeastern part of the fjord are simply fantastic.
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Photo: Storm Event SYD
Photo: Margit Tangen
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: 2,5 hours No. of persons: 10 - 30 Destination: Hankø and the Hvaler Islands Season: April - October Lobster season (Oct. 1st to Nov 3oth)
TOUR DESCRIPTION: Fjordsafari is a rare experience, and the spectacular skerries and maritime environment around the Hvaler islands make it even more magic. We set to sea with RIB boats, and enjoy the waves and speed among the hundreds of skerries and small islands. Pot fishing is an exclusive and exciting experience for those who are after `the little extra’. Dinner can be enjoyed in “Sjøbua”, an idyllic and secluded place, right on the waterfront in the area of Hankø, in one of Hvaler´s restuarants or on the skerries. Enjoy the waves, the catch and The Outer Hvaler National Park. Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
11 Experience sailing at Hankø or Hvaler Enjoy sailing at Hankø – a beautiful island in the Oslofjord, renowned for its international and royal sailing traditions. Or on the Hvaler Islands which consists of 833 islands, islets and skerries.
Photo: Storm Event SYD
Photo: Walter Schøffthaler
Photo: Storm Event SYD
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: from 3 hours No. of persons: 10 - 100 Location: Hankø or Hvaler Season: April - October Photo: Storm Event SYD
TOUR DESCRIPTION: The excursion will contain sailing at Hankø or by the Hvaler Islands. Hankø Island is located in the Oslo Fjord, outside Fredrikstad. It used to be the property of the Dano-Norwegian king, the site where the king hunted deer. Later an island of retreat, notable visitors are the Norwegian king, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway,and her husband Ari Behn. Hankø is well known internationally as a venue for the sport of sailing, having hosted several world championships in different yacht classes. Enjoy a meal onboard the boats or stop at one of the restaurants on Hankø or the Hvaler Islands.
12 A baroque EXPERIENCE Ensemble 1704 consists of professional baroque musicians and actors. Meet them in the Fortified Town in Fredrikstad. The ensemble produces chamber theater and concert performances in a rustic 1700-century packaging. It´s a unique performance, a glimpse into a fascinating and colorful part of the history.
Photo: Thomas Andersen
Photo: Thomas Andersen
Photo: Thomas Andersen
FIGURES & FACTS: Duration: No. of persons: Season: Location:
1 – 1,5 hours 30 – 50 All year The Fortified Town
Photo: Thomas Andersen
TOUR DESCRIPTION: Ensemble Baroque 1704 consists of musicians and actors that together produces chamber theater and concert performances in a rustic 1700’s packaging. A baroque EXPERIENCE is Baroque music and theater in the surprising interaction, tailor-made opportunity, safety and environment. The costumes are coloured with the palette of the Fortified Town! Join a theatrical tour in the Fortified Town, with baroque music and acting. Local food is served a long the route. The EXPERIENCE can be completed with a dinner in one of the many historic buildings.
Photo: Maya Nielsen
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