Gamlebyen is one of Northern Europe’s real treasures. In well-preserved buildings and along cobbled streets you will find a blend of everyday life, art, history, quaint shops, museums, galleries, theatres and charming cafés. People have shopped here since 1640! The shops are open all year, also Sundays. There is a weekend flea market and a Christmas market at weekends before Christmas. Every season in the Old Town has its charm and rewards your visit.
Gamlebyen has a busy and varied calendar of concerts and festivals. And is brim-full with history. A stroll in its streets carries you back several centuries.
The star-shaped defence walls around the town are perfect for picnics and strolls and for slowing your pulse. Gamlebyen is a living part of Fredrikstad, with good food, attractive shops and a unique atmosphere.
Gamlebyen is renowned for its artists’ studios, from which you can buy everything from pottery and sculpture to textile art.
Food and drinks in The Fortified Town
Here you will find cafes, pubs and restaurants with everything from local food to sweet temptations.
The Fortified Town for Children
The Forified Town of Fredrikstad is perfect for families with children. There is a large playground, goats and chickens, a mini train, workshops an…
Practical information about The Fortified Town
The Fortified Town in Fredrikstad is a popular destination all year round. Here you will find useful information about how to get here, where to pa…
The Old Town in Fredrikstad – the history behind the fortified city
Fredrikstad’s history starts, oddly enough, with the fall of the neighbouring town of Borg. This historic town was razed to the ground by the Swedi…