Ekås

Ekås is a farm in Halden, Østfold, Innlandet. Ekås is situated nearby to the locality Tømmeråsmoen, as well as near the hamlet Gjellestad mellem.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Halden Prison and Jellhaugen.

Halden Prison

Prison

Photo: Justis- og politidepartementet, CC BY 2.0.

Halden Prison is a maximum-security prison in Halden, Norway. It has three main units and has no conventional security devices. The third-largest prison in Norway, it was established in 2010 with a focus on rehabilitation; its design simulates life outside the prison. Halden Prison is situated 3 km southeast of Ekås.

Jellhaugen

Archaeological site

Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Jellhaugen is an archaeological site.

Ingedal Church

Church

Photo: Hermansen, CC BY-SA 3.0 no.

Ingedal Church is situated 3 km northwest of Ekås.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skjeberg and Ullerøy.

Skjeberg

Village

Photo: Thomasmh, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Skjeberg is a district of Sarpsborg, Østfold County, Norway. Skjeberg was formerly a municipality in Østfold County. The last administrative centre was at Borgenhaugen. Skjeberg is situated 7 km northwest of Ekås.

Ullerøy

Hamlet

Photo: Mewasul, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ullerøy is a peninsula and urban area in the municipality of Sarpsborg in Østfold, Norway. As of 2009, the population was 363. Before 1992 Ullerøy was a part of Skjeberg municipality. Ullerøy is situated 8 km west of Ekås.