Title: Sarpsborg Travel Guide: Best of Sarpsborg, Østfold Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sarpsborg](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Hotels.d180526.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sarpsborg](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Holiday-Rentals.d180526.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Sarpsborg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sarpsborg.d180526.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Sarpsborg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sarpsborg.d180526.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sarpsborg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg.d180526.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sarpsborg Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![First person view from Kayak on a natural Norwegian lake in a magical sunset evening](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180526/3f4ff996-6826-45d8-b347-4120cbe0591d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic Hafslund Manor in Sarpsborg Norway on a Bright Summer Day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180526/d197a607-b322-49a3-8bab-f3748a4fde4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tune Church in Sarpsborg. The church site dates back to the Middle Ages, while the new church was built in the first decade of the 20th century. Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180526/1f231fe1-2c8a-42c5-99ea-8bbc2cdd60d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tune Church in Sarpsborg. The church site dates back to the Middle Ages, while the new church was built in the first decade of the 20th century. Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180526/4c6060e7-45bc-4523-b20e-4bbc19eebce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Norwegian agriculture near the glomma river in South Eastern Norway.; Shutterstock ID 2714100](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180526/c540268d-f3eb-42e6-940f-94d89425dcc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sarpsborg Things to do #### The 1000-year-old city of Sarpsborg was founded by Olaf Haraldsson. It is beautifully situated where the Glomma River flows out into the Sarpsfossen waterfall – one of the biggest in Europe, and offers history, nature and exciting experiences for the whole family. A visit to Sarpsborg will often start at Sarpsfossen. In 1016, the waterfall inspired St Olaf to establish the city, which then became Norway’s first capital. Although the waterfall today is used for industrial purposes, it is still an impressive sight, especially when the flow is high. A short walk away, you will find the beautiful Hafslund Manor, which was built in the 1700s. The manor is a protected cultural heritage site, and guided tours are offered in summer. Around the manor, there is a lovely park where you can see stone carvings dating from many thousands of years ago, or just go for a walk and take in the surroundings. To learn more about the history of the Sarpsborg area, visit the Borgarsyssel Museum, which is located on the other side of Sarpsfossen. The museum lies by the ruins of the St. Nikolas Church, which is only 100 years younger than the city itself, and is an open-air museum showcasing the history of Østfold County, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Amongst other things, you can see a crucifix that is more than 800 years old from one of Sarpsborg’s medieval churches. Sarpsborg has more to offer than just history. A visit to Sarpsborg often means good weather, as the city has more sunny days than any other place in Norway. Sarpsborg is especially charming on a warm summer’s day, and there are many places for the whole family to go for a swim such as Dusa Beach or Lake Tunevannet. Landeparken is a wonderful park by Lake Tunevannet where you can walk amongst tall pine trees and truly feel the calm of the forest. Sarpsborg is located centrally in Østfold County and it is easy to travel there by plane, landing at Moss Airport Rygge, which is half an hour’s drive away. The town can also be reached via the Østfoldbanen railway. If you’re already in Norway and have rented a car, you can follow the E6 motorway that goes through Østfold County, from the north or south. - Top hotels in Sarpsborg - Top Holiday Rentals in Sarpsborg ![Scandic Sarpsborg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/78800/78754/455fd542_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scandic Sarpsborg Sandesundsveien 1 Sarpsborg £85 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sarpsborg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Sarpsborg Stadium and Borgarsyssel Museum ... 7.8/10 Good! (987 reviews) An exceptional hotel, highly recommended! Rooms are large, clean and very comfortable. The buffet breakfast is sumptuous and the friendly, professional staff make this a genuine home-from-home experience. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=78754&PinnedHotelID=78754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180526) ![Borregård Hotell - by Classic Norway Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110883000/110882928/96050f70_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borregård Hotell - by Classic Norway Hotels 45 Oscar Pedersens vei Sarpsborg Østfold £85 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sarpsborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Borgarsyssel Museum and Sarpsfossen Waterfall are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=110882928&PinnedHotelID=110882928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180526) ![Tune Hotell Sarpsborg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101547200/101547114/a059bd49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tune Hotell Sarpsborg Tuneveien 44, Sarpsborg £65 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Sarpsborg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarpsborg Stadium and Sparta Amfi are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (224 reviews) This unstaffed after 8:00 pm and only through an email did I get a check on pin to enter the building. Would have been nice to know earlier. After entrance everything was wonderful Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=101547114&PinnedHotelID=101547114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180526) [See all 222 properties in Sarpsborg](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=180526) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Sarpsborg Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17700000/17692900/17692868/ba8ce760_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sarpsborg Apartments Desiderias vei 43 Sarpsborg Stay at this golf apartment in Sarpsborg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Rostadneset and Samhold are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (210 reviews) Over rated Read my previous statement regarding this property. Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Hotels-Sarpsborg-Apartments.h17692868.Hotel-Information) ![Breidablikk Cabin - Skjeberg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22190000/22184600/22184543/8269f547_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Breidablikk Cabin - Skjeberg Valbergsveien 57 Sarpsborg Ostfold Stay at this cabin in Sarpsborg. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Feriehjemmet and Sandvika Badeplass are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Hotels-Breidablikk-Cabin-Skjeberg.h22184543.Hotel-Information) ![Lovely 4-bedroom cabin with WiFi in Østfold and short distance to the sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108379500/108379485/6699c98f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely 4-bedroom cabin with WiFi in Østfold and short distance to the sea Østfold Østfold Stay at this cabin in Sarpsborg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Svinesund Infosenter and Kålvika are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Das Haus hat eine sehr schöne und ruhige Lage. 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Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skjeberg-Church-Sarpsborg.d6295326.Attraction) #### Inspiria Science Center You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Inspiria Science Center during your trip to Sarpsborg. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Inspiria-Science-Center-Sarpsborg.d553248621532519964.Attraction) #### Sarpsfossen Waterfall Explore the great outdoors at Sarpsfossen Waterfall, a lovely green space in Sarpsborg. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsfossen-Waterfall-Sarpsborg.d6295331.Attraction) #### Dusa Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dusa during your travels in Sarpsborg. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusa-Sarpsborg.d553248621532519961.Attraction) #### Sandvika Badeplass Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sandvika Badeplass during your trip to Sarpsborg? Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandvika-Badeplass-Sarpsborg.d553248635997366935.Attraction) #### Ullerøy leirskole Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ullerøy leirskole during your trip to Sarpsborg? Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area. 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