Halla! In Fredrikstad we greet each other with a warm "Halla!" when you arrive here. Its Fredrikstad, and no matter where you come from you'll get a cheery Halla! Gamlebyen - the Fortress Town The best preserved fortress town in the Nordic countries is both vivid, charming and very interesting. Gamlebyen, the Old Town, is one of Norways most popular tourist attractions and without doubt the one attraction you MUST visit while in Fredrikstad. Not only is the Old Town Scandinavias best preserved fortress town, but it is also a dynamic quarter of the city. Within the frame of its ramparts the Old Towns cobbled streets will take you past buildings from four centuries, intriguing small shops with designer goods, arts and crafts, furniture, food and curiosities. In the Tihus you will find both Fredrikstad City Museum and the Tourist Information office. The flea market every Saturday on the town square is well worth a visit