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 Aremar
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
Johan August Anker was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.