Fredriksten is a fortress in the city of Halden in Norway.
Fredriksten fortress, Halden, Norway - seen from the city's harbor
Fredriksten fortress, Halden, Norway
Fredriksten fortress, Halden, Norway - view of the city of Halden from the top of the fortress
Charles XII uniform from his last campaign in Norway, now in Livrustkammaren, Sweden
Halden, between 1665 and 1928 known as Fredrikshald, is both a town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The municipality borders Sarpsborg to the northwest, Rakkestad to the north and Aremark to the east, as well as the Swedish municipalities Strömstad, Tanum and Dals-Ed respectively to the southwest, south and southeast.
Halden as seen from the Fredriksten fortress in mid-July 2012
Halden's fortress and town bridge.
Overview photo of Halden, with Fredriksten fortress visible
Rød Herregård