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Guided tours
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS:
1. The Fortified Town
1. The Fortified Town Guided tour in Norden’s best kept fortified town, founded in 1567 by King Frederik II is one of Norway’s most popular attractions. This is a definite must see! Enjoy glassblowing, artists in action, Scanidiavia´s largest model railway and the Christmas house.
Fredrikstad and Hvaler has 3000 years of stories to tell. Some stories we tell quite often, others are seldom mentioned. But that does not make them less interesting! We tailor-make the tour of your desire and interest.
3. Hans Nielsen Hauge´s home A guided tour in the home to one of Norway’s greatest evangelists. This is where something very special happened to him in 1796. He spent the rest of his life witnessing about his beliefs. 4. The Hvaler Islands A guided tour in the Hvaler islands consists of 833 islands, islets and skerries. Skjærhalden is Hvaler’s largest village and is situated on Kirkeøy. These islands are filled with history which the guide is exited to share with you. One of the Islands’ many attractions is Hvaler Church, one of Norway’s oldest medieval stone churches.
2. The Ancient Trail
The excursion goes by coach from a pre-arranged location. The tour includes photo stops. Visit Fredrikstad & Hvaler offer conducted tours with highly qualified and friendly guides who will give the group a memorable tour of the region. Visit Fredrikstad & Hvaler has guides proficient in a number of languages.
4. The Hvaler Islands
3. Hans Nielsen Hauge´s home
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FIGURES & FACTS
2. The Ancient Trail Guided tour along the Ancient Trail you will find Norway’s largest concentration of ancient monuments from the stone, bronze, and iron ages including burial mounds, stone rings and fortified hamlets.
Duration: from 1 hr to 8 hrs Capacity: 30 - 300 Season: All year