Fredriksten fortress — Attraction in Halden

This is a large area where you are free to roam as you please. The 400years of history are apparent. But there are on the other hand no one to keep you from doing something stupid. There are high walls where you can walk of fall off the edge as you please. But if you are mindful there are beautiful views and dark rooms to survey. There is ALOT of up and down on slippery cobbled streets and UNSECURED stairs. This is not the place if your knees are weak or you are afraid of heights. Large free parking and two places with proper public toilets. One in Fredriksten taverna and one right in the middle of the court yard the gift shop, both free and clean. The massive free parking is in the middle of the area and...

The fortress is a remarkably well-preserved and impressive example of 17th-century period architecture.

Built by Denmark-Norway after the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, it carries both historical and cultural significance, standing as a replacement for the lost Bohus fortress.

Named after King Fredrik III, it not only reflects the military engineering of its time but also shaped the identity of the nearby town, which bore the name Fredrikshald for centuries. Walking through its grounds today offers a unique glimpse into history, with its strong walls, commanding views, and the sense of resilience it represents.

It remains a beautifully maintained site and a valuable monument to...

I teresting fortress with a big history. There is a great big parking outside. If you have an electric car there is three charging poles aswell. You start your trip by walking to the top of the fortress and from there you find different paths depending on What side you want to see from the viewpoints. There is information around the place with several historical facts from the past.

If you have luck with the weather this place offers a magical view of the city of Halden.

It was also the First time my kids touched an old fashion cannon. They Were mindblowed by the fact that they are working without any electric cords...