Fredrikstad kommune Email Format
Government AdministrationØstfold, Norway1001-5000 Employees
Fredrikstad kommune is a local government administration serving the city of Fredrikstad and the surrounding municipality in Østfold, Norway. The administrative center is the city of Fredrikstad. The municipality has a long history, with the city founded in 1567 and established as a municipality on 1 January 1838, later expanding through mergers in 1964 and 1994. The city lies at the mouth of the Glomma River, where it meets the Skagerrak, and, as of 2013, had a population of about 75,600. In May 2025, Fredrikstad Municipality contracted NCC to construct an ice center and a multi-purpose arena in the city. The project reflects ongoing investment in public facilities and sports infrastructure.