Fredrikstad Fortress

Fredrikstad festning
Fredrikstad, Norway
The fortress and the city's oldest building
Site information
Controlled byNorway
Site history
Built1663–1666
In use1663–1903 (fort) –2002 (garrison)
Battles/warsSwedish invasion 1814

Fredrikstad fortress (Fredrikstad festning) was a fortification in Fredrikstad, Norway. It was the base of the Østfold Regiment, with defence related responsibilities for the east side of Oslofjord.

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