Halden Municipality

Halden Municipality extends along the Iddefjord, with urban centers and rural landscapes covering the southeastern corner of Norway near the Swedish border.

The area changed its name from Fredrikshald to Halden in 1928, marking the end of a period when it served as a strategic military location against Swedish invasions.

The municipality maintains several educational facilities, including schools and kindergartens, while supporting local traditions through seasonal celebrations and community gatherings.

Regular train connections link Halden to Oslo, with the local administration offering services for waste management, road maintenance, and public health at Halden helsehus.

Archaeological excavations in Gjellestad revealed a Viking longship in 2018, indicating the presence of early Nordic settlements in the region.

Capital city: Halden

Website: https://www.halden.kommune.no/

Shares border with: Rakkestad Municipality, Aremark Municipality, Sarpsborg Municipality, Strömstad Municipality, Tanum Municipality, Dals-Ed Municipality

Website: https://halden.kommune.no

GPS coordinates: 59.12639,11.48278

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16