Welcome on board The Tall Ships Races Fredrikstad 2023!
Fredrikstad is proud to be the host city for The Tall Ships Races for the fourth time! From the 15th to the 18th of July 2023 the river and the city will be filled with proud ships with majestic rigging.
The Tall Ships Races is the world’s largest sailing ships event and one of the biggest sports events in the world.
Fredrikstad has a long tradition of welcoming guests by sea. Ships have been built here since the 18th century, and the river is a natural part of the city's transportation network. The city ferries seamlessly and free of charge transport citizens and visitors between neighborhoods, like a red thread from Gamlebyen to Værste, from the urban center to maritime Isegran.
Come and experience open ships, concerts, performances, competitions, activities, and much more! Experience the ships, the city, and the vibrant atmosphere along the river!
Read all about the event on The Tall Ships Races Fredrikstad's website.
How to get to The Tall Ships Races in Fredrikstad
Experience Fredrikstad and Hvaler!
In Fredrikstad and Hvaler, picturesque scenery and exciting experiences go hand in hand, and you can easily alternate between enjoying solitude on a rocky beach and exploring a charming small city.
Sleep and eat well during The Tall Ships Races Fredrikstad
Venues during The Tall Ships Races Fredrikstad
The Library Park
In the Library Park, just outside Fredrikstad Library, you will find the main stage for The Tall Ships Races Fredrikstad. This is where the largest concerts take place, and there will be entertainment and activities during both daytime and evening.
The park has pleasant meeting places, stages, market stalls, and dining options.
Additionally, some of the largest and most beautiful ships will be located in close proximity along the river.
Dampskipsbrygga
At Dampskipsbrygga in the city center, Oslo Vegetarfestival (Vegetarian festival) invites you to a "festival within the festival" with food trucks offering exciting food, drinks, and entertainment.
Here, you can enjoy street food while watching the sailboats and the lively atmosphere along the pier. You can also catch performances, dance, and waterfront chess!
Gamlebyen - The Old Town
In the garden at Månen Culture house, Trad Session invites you to a maritime music scene featuring musicians from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, and the United Kingdom. All under the direction of Fredrikstad's own Richard Burgess. There will be concerts on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. At Cafe Magenta, you can enjoy opera and acrobatic bicycle shows.
Isegran
On Isegran, there is a maritime adventure park with activities and entertainment for the whole family. There will be science shows, design workshops and theater performances!
In the evening, you can enjoy guitar and mandolin concerts by Italian musicians Carlo Aonzo and Riccardo del Prete.
Værste Market
Værste Market at the ferry pier on Værste is inspired by Camden Market in London. It will feature a large market with sales stalls, food trucks, ice cream bars, and entertainment.
City Center
There is a lot happening throughout Fredrikstad city center, with concerts and activities at the Cathedral, Stortorvet, and Fredrikstad Cinema.