Title: Visit Østfold: Best of Østfold Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Østfold Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Stfold.d878212265218981888.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Østfold](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Stfold.d878212265218981888.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Østfold Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Stfold.d878212265218981888.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Østfold](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Stfold.d878212265218981888.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Østfold Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Stfold.d878212265218981888.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Østfold Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stfold.d878212265218981888.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Østfold Travel Guide ## Norway ![From Herfoel, Hvaler, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/878212265218981888/2eba41b1-7326-4845-bbd3-db7d8af81f67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Østfold](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181335/a84fbfd6-302e-4bb7-b9bc-91b3ec754980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Østfold](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379632/485a0d7b-0f23-441b-a8fb-cf8bb5aa3f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Østfold](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4453/23c37a8a-ecef-4e93-949d-978017387eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Østfold](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4453/9abf4107-876e-4795-8301-550403b64650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Østfold [Fredrikstad Known for Adventure, Culture and Historical ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad.dx4453) Fredrikstad is the biggest and possibly the nicest city in the county of Østfold, and is often called “Plankebyen” (the Plank Town). Fredrikstad is, among other things, known for its lovely Old Town. ## Reasons to visit - Fredrikstad Museum [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad.dx4453)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad-Hotels.d4453.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Halden Known for Ports, Adventure and Fishing ](https://expedia.co.uk/Halden.dx6053403) Offering exciting historical attractions, beautiful buildings and a busy cultural life, the town of Halden is situated at the end of the Iddefjord in the county of Østfold, just a few minutes from Sweden. ## Reasons to visit - Fredriksten Fortress [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Halden.dx6053403)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Halden-Hotels.d6053403.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sarpsborg Known for Waterfalls, Recreation and Water parks ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg.dx180526) 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. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg.dx180526)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Hotels.d180526.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Moss ](https://expedia.co.uk/Moss.dx840348153881444352) Head to sights like fiske and Moss church as you discover Moss. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Moss.dx840348153881444352)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Moss-Hotels.d840348153881444352.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Indre Østfold ](https://expedia.co.uk/Indre-Stfold.dx840348123518869504) Check out the local area in Indre Østfold—home to attractions like Ostfoldbadet Water Park and Askim Museum. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Indre-Stfold.dx840348123518869504)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Indre-Stfold-Hotels.d840348123518869504.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Hvaler ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvaler.dx3000379632) Explore attractions like Gjovika and Oslofjord as you discover things to see and do in Hvaler. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvaler.dx3000379632)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Hvaler-Hotels.d3000379632.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Østfold ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4453/a4218113-43d9-49a5-85b6-277dec310743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fredrikstad Fredrikstad is the biggest and possibly the nicest city in the county of Østfold, and is often called “Plankebyen” (the Plank Town). Fredrikstad is, among other things, known for its lovely Old Town. ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarpsborg 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. ![Halden city view up from the Fortress Fredriksten](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6202608/f4abbc9d-b52a-4a18-94bd-6f7568e9c35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Halden Offering exciting historical attractions, beautiful buildings and a busy cultural life, the town of Halden is situated at the end of the Iddefjord in the county of Østfold, just a few minutes from Sweden. ![Lofoten fjord summer overcast view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181335/dc9390a4-503c-417b-ac4c-9b9a125a5b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moss A rich cultural life, hearty local cuisine and a fantastic selection of picturesque beaches await in this thriving coastal city. ![Solbergfoss Hydroelectric Power Station in Norway.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181330/ad398f38-7a3c-41ee-8843-7f76ca7778a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Askim Askim is a cultural centre with many places of historical interest. There are also excellent opportunities for hiking and for enjoying a truly relaxing holiday. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - [3 Star Hotels in Jeloya ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Jeloya-Hotels.s30-0-d553248635964611945.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [3 Star Hotels in Kråkerøy ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Krakery-Hotels.s30-0-d553248635975866305.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in Hanko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Hanko-Hotels.s40-0-d553248635962298598.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Fredrikstad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Fredrikstad-Hotels.s50-0-d4453.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Hanko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Hanko-Hotels.s50-0-d553248635962298598.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Kråkerøy ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Krakery-Hotels.s50-0-d553248635975866305.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Aremark Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aremark-Hotels.d3000411501.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Askim Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Askim-Hotels.d181330.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Dusa ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dusa-Hotels.0-l553248621532519961-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Engelsviken Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Engelsviken-Hotels.d3000023974.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Fossby Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fossby-Hotels.d3000023918.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Spa Hotels in Fredrikstad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d4453-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Fredrikstad Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad-Hotels.d4453.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Gamlebyen Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gamlebyen-Fredrikstad-Hotels.0-n553248621532956283-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gressvik Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gressvik-Hotels.d6126725.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Halden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halden-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6053403-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Halden Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halden-Hotels.d6053403.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Luxury Hotels in Hanko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanko-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d553248635962298598-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hanko Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanko-Hotels.d553248635962298598.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Villas in Hanko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanko-Villas.d553248635962298598-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hobol Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hobol-Hotels.d6205228.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Cabin Rentals in Hvaler ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hvaler-Cabins.d3000379632-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hvaler Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hvaler-Hotels.d3000379632.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Jeloya Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jeloya-Hotels.d553248635964611945.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kornsjø Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kornsj-Hotels.d3000023721.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Larkollen Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Larkollen-Hotels.d3000431711.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Lervik Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lervik-Hotels.d3000023673.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Manstad Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manstad-Hotels.d553248635975864844.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Marker Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marker-Hotels.d3000373026.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Moss church ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Church-Hotels.0-l553248621532519972-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Moss ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d181335-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Spa Hotels in Moss ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d181335-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Moss Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Hotels.d181335.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Moss Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Hotels.d840348153881444352.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Mysen Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mysen-Hotels.d553248635974578028.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Raade Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raade-Hotels.d6197845.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Råde kommune Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rade-Kommune-Hotels.d3000411503.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Rakkestad Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rakkestad-Hotels.d6205195.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Ørje Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rje-Hotels.d3000431704.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Ørmen Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rmen-Hotels.d3000023543.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Rygge Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rygge-Hotels.d6197840.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sarpsborg Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Hotels.d180526.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sellebakk Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sellebakk-Hotels.d553248635975858792.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Skiptvet Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skiptvet-Hotels.d553248635967613109.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Skjærhalden Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skjrhalden-Hotels.d3000023412.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Slevik Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Slevik-Hotels.d3000023395.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sponvika Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sponvika-Hotels.d3000425779.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Spydeberg Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spydeberg-Hotels.d6205241.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near The Literature House ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Literature-House-Hotels.0-l553248635928598863-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights to Askim ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Askim.d181330.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Fredrikstad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Fredrikstad.d4453.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Halden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Halden.d6053403.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Hanko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hanko.d553248635962298598.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Hvaler ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hvaler.d3000379632.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Jeloya ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jeloya.d553248635964611945.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Lervik ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lervik.d3000023673.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Moss ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Moss.d181335.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Rakkestad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rakkestad.d6205195.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Rygge ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rygge.d6197840.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Sarpsborg ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sarpsborg.d180526.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Rygge ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/ryg/flights-from-rygge-airport) - [Flights from Fredrikstad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/4453/flights-from-fredrikstad) - [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/ryg/birmingham-to-oslo) - [Flights from Cardiff (CWL) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/cwl/ryg/cardiff-to-oslo) - [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/ryg/edinburgh-to-oslo) - [Flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ema/ryg/east-midlands-to-oslo) - [Flights from Exeter (EXT) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ext/ryg/exeter-to-oslo) - [Flights from London (LHR) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/ryg/london-to-oslo) - [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/ryg/manchester-to-oslo) - [Flights from Newquay (NQY) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nqy/ryg/newquay-to-oslo) - [Flights from Cornwall (YCC) to Oslo (RYG) ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ycc/ryg/cornwall-to-oslo) - [Askim Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Askim.d181330.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Askim ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Askim.dx181330) - [Visit Engelsviken ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Engelsviken.dx3000023974) - [Fredrikstad Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad.d4453.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Fredrikstad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad.dx4453) - [Visit Gressvik ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gressvik.dx6126725) - [Halden Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halden.d6053403.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Halden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halden.dx6053403) - [Visit Hanko ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hanko.dx553248635962298598) - [Visit Hvaler ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hvaler.dx3000379632) - [Inspiria Science Center ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inspiria-Science-Center-Sarpsborg.d553248621532519964.Attraction) - [Visit Jeloya ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jeloya.dx553248635964611945) - [Visit Kråkerøy ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krakery.dx553248635975866305) - [Moss Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss.d181335.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Moss ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss.dx181335) - [Visit Raade ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raade.dx6197845) - [Visit Saltnes ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saltnes.dx3000023466) - [Sarpsborg Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg.d180526.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Skjærhalden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skjrhalden.dx3000023412) - [Visit Torp ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torp.dx3000023281) - [Car hire Askim ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Askim.d181330.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Car hire Fredrikstad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Fredrikstad.d4453.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Car hire Halden ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Halden.d6053403.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Car hire Moss ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Moss.d181335.Car-Hire-Guide) - [United Rental Cars in Kråkerøy ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/United-Car-Rentals-In-Krakery.d553248635975866305-c1088.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - [Fredrikstad Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fredrikstad-Holiday-Rentals.d4453.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) - [Moss Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Holiday-Rentals.d181335.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) - [Moss Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moss-Holiday-Rentals.d840348153881444352.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) - [Sarpsborg Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarpsborg-Holiday-Rentals.d180526.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)