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Located just a stone’s throw from the Old Town ferry pier, where visitors to the storied fortress town can catch a complimentary ride to other parts of the city, Gamlebyen Hotell Fredrikstad is ideally suited for those wishing to discover Fredrikstad’s fascinating and abundant history. It is also just a short distance from both the train station and Fredrikstad’s downtown district, making it easy to explore the more modern parts of the city or travel onward to Oslo, which is situated just an hour to the north. For those who prefer to experience the best that historic Gamlebyen has to offer, must-see sites like the Fredrickstad Museum and Kongsten Fortress are less than a 15-minute walk away.

Nearest Airport

TORP Sandefjord Airport, Torpveien 130, 3241 Sandefjord, Norway; 1 hr 57 min (56 mi/89.5 km)

Hotel Address

Voldportgaten 72, Fredrikstad

Norway 1632


Historic Hotels Worldwide Recommended Points of Interest


  • Fredrikstad Ferry Port

    Fredrikstad Ferry Port

    Climb aboard the free Fredrikstad ferry for a unique view of the Old Town and the much newer downtown district.

  • Fredrikstad Museum

    Fredrikstad Museum

    Learn more about the history of Fredrikstad and the people and events that shaped the city to what it is today. 

  • Glasshytta På Vikten

    Glasshytta på Vikten

    Explore one of Norway's oldest glassbowing hut.

  • Kongsten Fort

    Kongsten Fort

    The Kongsten Fortress was built around 1680 and is located on the tiny cliff of Galgeberget. 

  • Old Town Model Train Center

    Old Town Model Train Center

    Visit the largest model railroad exhibition in Scandinavia!

  • The Kongsten Pool

    The Kongsten pool

    Swim at the Kongston Pool that features water slides, jumping boards, and a children's pool.