Halden Municipality

Halden Municipality lies in southeastern Norway along the Iddefjord, near the Swedish border, and combines urban centers with rural landscapes. The area spans multiple villages and natural zones that together form a varied region.

The region served as a strategic military position against Swedish attacks until it changed its name from Fredrikshald to Halden in 1928. This renaming marked a turning point and ended an era of fortified defense.

The area supports schools, kindergartens, and regular community events that shape daily life for residents. These gathering spaces and institutions form the heart of how people connect in their neighborhoods.

Regular trains connect Halden to Oslo, making travel straightforward and accessible. Local administration offices provide on-site services including waste management, road maintenance, and health facilities.

Excavations in Gjellestad in 2018 uncovered a Viking longship, showing that early Nordic settlers had a long presence in this area. The discovery gave archaeologists new insight into the region's earliest inhabitants.

Capital city: Halden

Reference: 3101

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: December 20, 2025 01:27