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Day trip from Oslo
Fredrikstad Old Town
Scandinavia's best-preserved fortified town
Around 1 hour by train
Why visit
Walk the star-shaped ramparts, moats and cobbled streets of Gamlebyen, a 17th-century fortress town full of galleries, cafés and craft shops.
Top things to see
- Gamlebyen ramparts
- Cobbled old town streets
- Free ferry across the Glomma river
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Oslo to Fredrikstad Old Town and start with Gamlebyen ramparts.
Midday
Stop for lunch in Fredrikstad Old Town; a local café or waterside restaurant is an easy choice.
Afternoon
Visit Cobbled old town streets and Free ferry across the Glomma river, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Oslo; check the last train, bus or ferry before setting out.
Getting there from Oslo
Vy trains run from Oslo S to Fredrikstad; a short walk and free ferry take you to the Old Town.
Recommended time needed
A full day.
Good to know
- The ramparts are free to walk.
- Combine with the Hvaler islands in summer.