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Fredrikstad Cruise Port

Welcome to Fredrikstad Cruiseport - the gateway to the Oslofjord.
Aerial view of a cruise ship docked at Tollboden Quay in Fredrikstad, with the Old Town in the background

Fredrikstad Cruise Port offers a unique combination of culture and nature.

From the pier, the city center and the Fortress Town are within walking distance – or you can enjoy the free city ferries crossing the Glomma River. Explore cobbled streets, galleries, museums, shops and cafés in Northern Europe’s best-preserved star-shaped fortress town, founded in 1567.

Fredrikstad is a boutique destination – ideal for shore excursions such as:

  • Guided tours of the Fortress Town
  • The Hvaler Archipelago – Norway’s coastal paradise
  • Hiking, kayaking & oyster harvesting
  • The Ancient Trail with Bronze Age monuments
  • Roald Amundsen’s Birthplace Museum
  • Berry picking or beach clean-up activities

Fredrikstad is also a strategic starting point for exploring two countries – Norway and Sweden – in one day.

View all attractions and shore excursions.

Practical Port Information

  • Public transport nearby
  • 800 meters to city center
  • Free city ferries
  • ISPS quay (Tollboden), 155 m length
  • Max ship size: 270 m (Tollboden), 350 m (Øra)
  • Shore power at Øra
  • Guided services in EN/DE

About the destination

Fredrikstad Cruise Port is the gateway to the Oslofjord, offering a unique blend of history, nature and culture – all within walking distance of the ship.

Next to the port lies Gamlebyen, the best-preserved fortress town in Northern Europe. This historic quarter features cobblestone streets, wooden houses, galleries, museums, cafés and shops – all surrounded by ramparts and green parks.

Just offshore is the Hvaler Archipelago with over 800 islands and Norway’s first marine national park – ideal for island hopping, kayaking, and nature-based excursions.

From Fredrikstad, cruise guests can also explore:

  • The Ancient Trail – Norway’s largest concentration of Bronze Age sites
  • Fredriksten Fortress in Halden
  • The Halden Canal – Scandinavia’s oldest canal lock system
  • Or take a full-day tour to Oslo, only 1.5 hours away

This region offers a rare mix of old and new, vibrant city life and peaceful nature – making it a high-value destination on any cruise itinerary.

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