Halden Attractions
On the east side of Oslofjord 2km/1.25mi before the Swedish frontier a road branches off on the left to Halden (pop. 26,000). The town, known from 1665 to 1927 as Frederikshald, withstood several attacks by the Swedes and after suffering severe damage in a fire was rebuilt on a regular plan in 1826. It has a variety of industries, including particularly woodworking, and is an important center of the timber trade in eastern Norway.
Halden has a notable music culture with regular concerts featuring a variety of artists and orchestras. Outdoor concerts are also very popular during the summer months. The town of Halden hosts numerous festivals such as the Wooden Boat Festival in July and a Croquet Festival in August.
Halden has a notable music culture with regular concerts featuring a variety of artists and orchestras. Outdoor concerts are also very popular during the summer months. The town of Halden hosts numerous festivals such as the Wooden Boat Festival in July and a Croquet Festival in August.
Fredriksten
On the high ground to the east of Halden stands the fortress of Fredriksten (alt. 113m/370ft; fine views), built in 1661-71. An iron pyramid (erected 1860) commemorates King Charles XII of Sweden, who was killed during the siege of the town in 1718. Here too is the Municipal Museum (Haldens Minner).
Rø Manor House
Halden has a theater in the manor house of Rø (1830), with a Baroque stage. On the east side of the town is the Atomic Energy Institute, with a reactor which came into service in 1959.
