From night to morning by Fredrikssten Fortress (Festning) in Halden, Norway Southeast

On the backside of the Fortress that face the town and the direction of the Swedish border there is a small pond with a fine mirror effect in the evening.

The next morning I have walked down to the city of Halden in the morning mist. Looking up the hills I can barely see the contours of the fortress up in the fog.

Later in the day I am back by the fortress to enjoy some fine walks in the well conserved parklike area.

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Construction of Fredriksten started in 1661 after Norway lost the Bohuslän district and Bohus Fortress to Sweden in 1658.

Three subsequent attacks by the Swedes on Halden in 1658-1660 convinced Fredrik 3. the King of Denmark and Norway; a strong, modern fortress was needed.

During the war in 1718, Swedish King Karl 12. fell before the walls of Fredriksten fortress.

Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress.

Many also find it one of the most magnificent in Europe, majestically located above Halden.

It offers a fantastic view of the town and the fjord, and far into what once was enemy territory.

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An evening visit to Fredriksten Fortress in Halden, Norway

I am up here at the old fortress waiting for a light show to be launched presenting the rich history of this fortress where even the Swedish King Carl 12th met his faith in form of a bullett shot in a night like this....

Right by the Fortress you will find a camping where I am residing complete alone with my small caravan this night in the end of April.

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Construction of Fredriksten started in 1661 after Norway lost the Bohuslän district and Bohus Fortress to Sweden in 1658.

Three subsequent attacks by the Swedes on Halden in 1658-1660 convinced Fredrik 3. the King of Denmark and Norway; a strong, modern fortress was needed.

During the war in 1718, Swedish King Karl 12. fell before the walls of Fredriksten fortress.

Fredriksten is Norway`s largest, most important and most venerable border fortress.
Many also find it one of the most magnificent in Europe, majestically located above Halden.

It offers a fantastic view of the town and the fjord, and far into what once was enemy territory.


For more from my 2015 tours - visit:

hijack.blogspot.no/p/2015-jacks-caravan.html

This time of the year in Fjellbacka, Sweden

Simply the rare but most welcome Hepatica Nobilis (Norwegian= Blåveis)

A small old, charming house in the Swedish Westcoast Township: Fjellbacka

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Fjällbacka is locality situated in Tanum Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 859 inhabitants in 2010.

Fjällbacka is mostly known as a summer tourist resort, with a long history.

Fjällbacka is located at Latitude 58,36 North Longitude 11,17 East, approximately 150 km from Gothenburg, 165 km from Oslo and 520 km from Stockholm.

Notable Residents:
The actress Ingrid Bergman lived here, when she visited Sweden.


For more from my 2015 tours - visit:
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A superb panorama from Fjellbacka at the Sweden Westcoast

A fantastic photo put together by 3 separate photos (stitched). This incredible vista can be seen by anyone hiking to the summit of Vetteberget - following the Kungsklyften back to the village.

The fence to the left in the pano is following the small canyon Kungsklyften with the large stone catched between the cliff walls as shown below:

As you can see an exciting path taking you right under this huge stone between the cliff walls

After this daring hike we recommend a typical lunch at one of the village restaurants

Swedish westcoast treatment with a huge local shrimp sandwich and for the later coffe a Danish pastry.

More of Fjellbacka from wiki

Fjällbacka is locality situated in Tanum Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 859 inhabitants in 2010.

Fjällbacka is mostly known as a summer tourist resort, with a long history.

Fjällbacka is located at Latitude 58,36 North Longitude 11,17 East, approximately 150 km from Gothenburg, 165 km from Oslo and 520 km from Stockholm.

Notable Residents:

The actress Ingrid Bergman lived here, when she visited Sweden.

For more from my 2015 tours - visit:

hijack.blogspot.no/p/2015-jacks-caravan.html

Fjellbacka at the Westcoast of Sweden

First stop with "Jacks Caravan 2015" was in the fine, old and small village of Fjellbacka on the Swedish Westcoast.

Here a stitch of 2 photos.

This was the first stop under the theme "2015 Jacks on Tour".


A photo of Jacks Caravan at the off season campsite in Fjellbacka:

Typical street in Fjellbacka, Sweden

More of Fjellbacka from wiki

Fjällbacka is locality situated in Tanum Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 859 inhabitants in 2010.

Fjällbacka is mostly known as a summer tourist resort, with a long history.

Fjällbacka is located at Latitude 58,36 North Longitude 11,17 East, approximately 150 km from Gothenburg, 165 km from Oslo and 520 km from Stockholm.

Notable Residents:
The actress Ingrid Bergman lived here, when she visited Sweden.

Swedish crime writer Camilla Läckberg grew up here; many of her books take place in or around Fjällbacka.


For more from my 2015 tours - visit:

hijack.blogspot.no/p/2015-jacks-caravan.html

iphone6+ A forest spring walk. Ostfold, Norway SouthEast

Another iphone6+ example.

PP: Light & Contrast

April by the forest pond. Ostfold, Norway SouthEast

2 photos stitched.
Filter: LowLight

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The madam walking in the spring forest

iphone6+ April at the small farm. Spydeberg, Norway SouthEast

Only some snow remains at the road to the farm. Beside of that it is spring all around the fields.

Regard the old traditional fence. In Norwegian: Skigard.

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Apple iPhone 6 Plus

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Iphone6+ Easter afternoon with an alien cloud.... Valdres, Norway

Super weather in those Easter days - here with a surprising visit by a bypassing alien cloud in the light of the setting Sun up here in the mountains of central Norway... What a day...

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Iphone6+ Easter skiing in the mountains of Valdres, Norway

Cross country ski tracks all over - lots of snow - the sun is shining and it is around 0 C ....

It's Easter days in Norway.