Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad nor's Essential Old Town and Fortress

Fredrikstad’s Gamlebyen is Northern Europe’s best-preserved fortified town, defined by its 17th-century star-shaped moat and cobblestone grid. This selection highlights the city's maritime and ecclesiastical heritage, including the 1880 brick Gothic Revival Cathedral and the medieval ruins on Isegran island. The list also covers the essential ferry links across the Glomma river that connect the modern city center to the historic fortress and its 18th-century architecture.