Sarpsborg

Nestled within Norway’s Viken country, Sarpsborg is one of the largest urban cities in the country. Founded in the Nordic ages, the city was originally called ‘Borg’ or ‘castle’, after the towering Olav Haldarrson fortification here. The name gradually grew to add Sharps, after the powerful Sarps Waterfall that the city is so well known for.

Despite being established nearly 7,000 years ago, Sarpsborg has retained almost all of its original charm and beauty. Flanked by Norway’s largest river, the Glomma, on one side, Sarpsborg prides in its typical Scandinavian beauty, complimented only by the charm of the towering medieval buildings that scatter the place. A visit to Sarpsborg undoubtedly warrants a trip to the Sharps waterfall, the city’s pride. The largest waterfall in all of Europe, Sharps is as magnificent as it is daunting insight and splendor. While at Sharps, do not miss out on the chance to make a short visit to the 16th century Hafslund Manor, a heritage site home to over 3,000-year-old rock carvings.

One of the best ways to explore the beauty of the charming historical town would be to take a tour of the Borgarsyssel Museum, set by the ruins of the Medieval St. Nicholas Church. Those with a taste for adventure can head over to Eventyrfabrikken to try their hand at sports like high roping, trampoline, mountain climbing, and so on. And if you want to increase your climbing skills further, you could add a trip to the Gecko climbing center to your itinerary as well. Sarpsborg enjoys cool weather throughout the year. While the summer months, between May and September, remain comfortable and pleasant, the winters here are generally freezing, long, and overcast.