The cozy port town of Fredrikstad is located at the mouth of Norway's longest river, the Glomma, on the banks of the Oslofjord.
Fredrikstad is very bright and varied, especially in summer, when life in the city is in full swing! On the embankment, there is a walking promenade and parking for boats. Sounds of music and delicious smells can be heard from all sides because there are many cozy restaurants and cafes for every taste.
On Isegran Island there is a shipyard where restorers of sailing ships work. And also there is a water mill and a cozy garden with beautiful flowers. This is a favorite place for picnics among the townspeople.
The arch bridge of Fredrikstad is a recognizable symbol of the city and connects its western and eastern parts by crossing the Glomma River. Its length is 824 meters, and the sailing height is 39.5 places. The river is navigable to the city of Sarpsborg and large ships and sailboats often pass under the bridge!
There are three more bridges across the river in the city center that connect Fredrikstad with Kråkerøy and they are all drawbridges! It is interesting to watch how sailing ships pass under them, stopping the main movement of cars and pedestrians!
The old town of Fredrikstad is shaped like a star and was founded as a fortress in 1567 by King Frederick II. By the way, this is the best-preserved walled city in Northern Europe. It is saturated with history, but this is not a museum - people live and work here. Also on the cobbled streets, there are cafes, artisan shops, galleries, and shops, and people have been shopping here since 1640!
And of course, in the video, you will notice that the red city ferries (Byfergene) run along the river! They connect all the banks of the city and are very convenient and completely free public transport!
We invite you to walk with us around the city of Fredrikstad. In this video, we will show you the favorite and most comfortable places in the city.
In general, we can confidently say that this is 100% our city - in spirit and mood, and we are very happy to live in it!
We hope you enjoy traveling with us, feel free to ask your questions and write your wishes in the comments, we are always pleased to read them! ;)
About Us:
We are traveling across Norway with a caravan Hymer Eriba Troll 530 Rockabilly. Most of our trips are relatively short and start from Fredrikstad in Norway. For those who are limited in time, you might discover what you could see during a two-day or three-day trip in Southern Norway.
You are welcome to leave your questions in a comment on the video and we will try to answer our best!
Filmed and edited by CrazyTroll team
Filmed by DJI Mavic Mini Drone, iPhone 12Pro + DJI OSMO mobile 3, Nikon z7
Edited with Final Cut Pro X.
Music from Epidemic Sound
Date: 07.07.2022
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