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Municipality in Østfold, Norway
Photo: Kjetil Bjørnsrud, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
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This is where the Swedish king Carl XII (Charles XII) was killed - in 1718 - during the war between Sweden and Norway, at that time a province of Denmark.
The Rød Mansion
is one of Norway's most completely preserved manor houses. It has retained its patrician appearance and original interior from the time that it was still inhabited. Rød Manor contains one of the country's largest private collections of arms. The barn has been converted into a café and gallery. The buildings are surrounded by a beautiful Baroque garden and an English landscaped garden.
is a 150 year old traditional coffee and pastry shop.
By car
When entering the country from Sweden, turn right just after the Svinesund Bridge, and follow the road signs to Halden.
By bus
You could take the bus from Oslo to Halden (and Strømstad in Sweden) http://www.nettbuss.no/ekspressbuss/timekspressen. Estimate 55 minutes travel time from Strømstad and 2 hours from Oslo.
By boat
You could take the boat from Sandefjord to Strømstad in Sweden. From there, you can take the bus, or drive by car. Estimate 30 minutes travel time from Strømstad.
If staying inside the town, the best thing is to travel by foot. There's no long distances, and you get to see most of the town. There are also frequent Town buses that cover the town center and nearest surroundings.
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