Fredrikstad was founded in 1567e.Kr of Frederik II, King of Denmark-Norway. (born1 July 1534, died 4 April 1588 ) son of King ChristianIII and Dorotheaof Sachsen-Lauenburg. Fredrikstad Fortress claims to be one of the best preserved old towns in Scandinavia.

Hvaler islands, located just outside of Fredrikstad, is the most sunny area in Norway. The islands are an incredibly popular holiday destination and is highly recommended for those interested in a relaxing vacation with fishing, bathing, paddling, and sailing, sunbathing on polished granite rocks, dining in scenic surroundings, and exploring the beautiful Ytre Hvaler nasjonalpark 

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Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was born in 1872 in Borge, a village situated between Fredrikstad and Sarpsborg, left his mark on the Heroic Era as one of the most successful polar explorers ever born. His career of adventure began at the age of 15, originally studying medicine, but dropping out to go to sea where he soon moved his way up to the rank of mate. His first experience in the Antarctic was with Adrien de Gerlache's 1899 BELGICA EXPEDITION. He became the first to travel the Northwest Passage, in his ship Gjoa in 1903-06. After this expedition, plans were assembled to drift across the North Pole in Nansen's famous FRAM, but news arrived of Peary's successful attainment of the pole which caused Amundsen to make new plans--covert plans--for an expedition to the Antarctic and the subsequent capture of the South Pole. On December 14, 1911, Amundsen and four others stood at the South Pole, a month before Robert Scott. This expedition was an incredible masterpiece of organization.