Fredrikstad Municipality, Municipality in Viken, Norway
The administrative municipality of Fredrikstad extends along the eastern coast of Norway, where the Glomma River meets the Skagerrak waters.
King Frederik II established Fredrikstad in 1567 as a replacement for Sarpsborg after Swedish forces burned down the original settlement.
The municipality maintains strong democratic traditions through local council elections every four years, representing diverse community interests across the region.
Residents of Fredrikstad Municipality access comprehensive education services through tenth grade, along with healthcare facilities and public transportation networks.
The municipality received the Most Attractive City Award in 2017, recognizing its development achievements and quality of life standards.
Inception: 1567
Capital city: Fredrikstad
Website: https://www.fredrikstad.kommune.no/
Shares border with: Råde Municipality, Sarpsborg Municipality, Hvaler Municipality
Website: https://fredrikstad.kommune.no
GPS coordinates: 59.21667,10.95000
Latest update: May 30, 2025 03:13
Fredrikstad Fortress
1.5 km
Fredrikstad Bridge
911 m
Tune stone
11.3 km
Isegran fort
1.6 km
Kongsten fort
2.2 km
Borregaard Hovedgård
11 km
Fredrikstad Cathedral
895 m
Elingaard Manor
9.3 km
Sannesund Bridge
10.2 km
Stone circles at Hunn
7.2 km
Kjøkøy Fort
9.2 km
Torgauten fort
7.9 km
Greåker Fort
7.7 km
Fredrikstad bibliotek
1.2 km
Akerøy Fort
18.7 km
Mærrapanna
9.4 km
Old Glemmen Church
2.6 km
Tune Church
11.3 km
Glemmen Church
622 m
Ravneberget Fort
13.9 km
Borgarsyssel Museum
12.1 km
Kråkerøybrua
1.1 km
Sarpsborg Church
11.7 km
Østre Fredrikstad Church
1.5 km
Borge Church
5.5 km
Struten Lighthouse
16.2 km
Phare de Strømtangen
10 km
Huth Fort
3.1 kmReviews
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