'''Halden''' is a town in Ostfold county in Norway.

Get in

'''By train''' Halden is served by the Norwegian State Railway [http://www.nsb.no/] as the southern terminus of the Oslo-Halden line, wich also continue to Gothenburg 3 times a day.

'''By Car''' When entering the country from Sweden, turn right just after the Svinsund Bridge, and follow the road signs to Halden.

'''By Boat''' You could take the boat from Sandefjord to Stromstad in Sweden. From there, you can take the bus, or drive by car. Estimate 30 minutes travel time from Stromstad.

If you own a boat of your own, sailing throug the narrow Svinesund (a part of the border fjord Iddefjorden) brings you to Haldens beautyful guest harbour where you could stay for your visit.

Get around

If staying inside the town, the best thing is to travel by foot. There's no long distances, and you get to see most of the town. There are also frequent Town busses that cover the town center and nearest surroundings. In daytime usually each 30 minutes.

See

You should go see the Fredriksten fortress. This is where the Swedish king Carl XII (Charles XII)was killed - in 1718 - during the war between Sweden and Norway, at that time a province of Denmark.

Another place worth visiting is "Rod Herregard" (The Rod Mansion). Rod Herregard, is one of Norway's most completely preserved manor houses. It has retained its patrician appearance and original interior from the time that it was still inhabited. Rod Manor contains one of the country's largest private collections of arms. The barn has been converted into a cafe and gallery. The buildings are surrounded by a beautiful Baroque garden and an English landscaped garden.

While in town, you should take a walk in Busterudparken, located on the north side of the town. It's a small, but beautiful park. From the park, walk down "Gagata" and take a look at the harbour.

Do

- Go hiking in one of Haldens forrest. Bring your tent and stay a night in Boksjoen. - Go fishing in the Iddefjord, Berbyelva or one of the lakes. Be aware that fishing anywhere else than in the Iddefjord requires a small fee. - Go bathing: Take a bath in the iddefjord, Krussather or one of the lakes. - Exploring the town. - Visit all the bars at one night and get drunk. - Take the ferry "Turisten".

Buy

Eat

Halden has numerous restaurants and small cafeterias. If you look around inside the town, you can be sure to find a place that match your taste.

If you just want to get a cheap meal, you could always go to McDonalds, located at Tista Shopping center.

Drink

The harbour is full of places to enjoy a cold beer on a hot summer day.

Sleep

Numberous Hotels are available. Be aware that staying at a hotel is expensive. If your're on a low budget, your best option will be to bring a tent and visit one of the camping sites instead. Fredriksten Camping is located at the fortress. From there you can walk down to the town in less than ten minutes.

In the suburbs it is possible to book a house near the lake Femsjoen (10 km away from Halden). But before you arrive ask for exact description of how to get there, because without it you will surely get lost. It can be done through norwegian or danish trave agency (for example Novasol).

Get out