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Halden, situated in the south-easterly corner of Østfold, has roughly 27,000 inhabitants and covers an area of 640 km2. At the foot of the castle rock the idyllic little town spreads out in beautiful surroundings by the lovely Iddefjord. Halden’s many architectural pearls are conspicuous, and where several occur together they form empire-style districts. The town has become Østfold's centre for higher education, research and development, and the town's leading IT-firms are a force recognized nationally as well as internationally. Fredriksten Fortress, which has been preserved as if it were a park, is an unforgettable experience.

More information: http://www.visithalden.com