Cicignon, Fredrikstad — Area Guide & Where to Stay

What are the main landmarks in Cicignon?

Several of the city's landmarks sit within reach. From Cicignon the ramparts of Kongstenanlegget, the collections of Fredrikstad Museum and the old Østre Fredrikstad kirke all lie close at hand across the south-eastern districts. The parish church of Glemmen nye kirke stands a little inland.

This central quarter ties the museum and fortress sights together at the heart of Fredrikstad.

What is the history of Cicignon?

The district carries a soldier's name. Cicignon is named for Johan Caspar von Cicignon, the military engineer in the service of Denmark-Norway, and the quarter grew as one of the central parts of Fredrikstad near the old fortress works. Its streets run by the river.

Over time the area settled into the core of the city, the south-eastern district that links the centre to the ramparts of Kongstenanlegget within Fredrikstad kommune.

Where is Cicignon?

Cicignon holds the south-eastern heart of Fredrikstad. The district gathers the main streets near the river, close to the fortifications of Kongstenanlegget and within reach of the museum quarter, with Glemmen inland to the north. It belongs to Fredrikstad kommune, in south-eastern Norway.