Gildehallen in Horten.
Photo: VisitHorten
Photo: VisitHorten
Feeding the animals at Buggegården.
Photo: Svend Aage Madsen
Photo: Svend Aage Madsen
Fresh seafood in Horten.
Photo: Svend Aage Madsen
Photo: Svend Aage Madsen
Karljohansvern in Horten.
Photo: VisitHorten
Photo: VisitHorten
Things to do in Horten
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The Local Historical Centre consists of a museum, an archive collection of local history and a coffee shop…
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Local Historical Centre
HortenThe Local Historical Centre consists of a museum, an archive collection of local history and a coffee shop…
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The Løvøy Chapel on the Løvøya island is the smallest of Horten's three medieval churches and supposed to date…
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Løvøy Chapel
HortenThe Løvøy Chapel on the Løvøya island is the smallest of Horten's three medieval churches and supposed to date…
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The foundation stone was laid by bishop Dagfinn Hauge on the 29th of May 1968, and the church was inaugurated…
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Åsgårdstrand Church
HortenThe foundation stone was laid by bishop Dagfinn Hauge on the 29th of May 1968, and the church was inaugurated…
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This Gothic-style longship church is located at Karljohansvern naval base and was built in 1855.
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Horten Church
HortenThis Gothic-style longship church is located at Karljohansvern naval base and was built in 1855.
History, culture and nature all in one Horten is a coastal municipality with a 40 kilometer long coastline…
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Coastal trails in Horten
HortenHistory, culture and nature all in one Horten is a coastal municipality with a 40 kilometer long coastline…
Lovely food and great panoramic views of the harbor and the Oslo Fjord Great food, beautiful view of the fjord…
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Grand Restaurant Åsgårdstrand
HortenLovely food and great panoramic views of the harbor and the Oslo Fjord Great food, beautiful view of the fjord…
Batterie Sonique - sound art at Karljohansvern by Lars Petter Hagen. Batterie Sonique is an addition to the…
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Batteri Sonique
HortenBatterie Sonique - sound art at Karljohansvern by Lars Petter Hagen. Batterie Sonique is an addition to the…
According to local history, many Methodists migrated to Horten in 1864. The Horten Methodist congregation was…
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Methodist church
HortenAccording to local history, many Methodists migrated to Horten in 1864. The Horten Methodist congregation was…
Bishop Håkon Andersen laid the foundation stone in May 1988 and the church, made in concrete, was…
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Skoppum Work Church
HortenBishop Håkon Andersen laid the foundation stone in May 1988 and the church, made in concrete, was…
On the outskirts of Horten you come to Karljohansvern, a national fortification which is surrounded by…
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Karljohansvern
HortenOn the outskirts of Horten you come to Karljohansvern, a national fortification which is surrounded by…
Borrevannet is a 4 km long, nutrient-rich lake near the fjord by Horten. It is bordered with cultivated fields…
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Birdwatching Borrevannet and Møringa (Parking tower hide)
HortenBorrevannet is a 4 km long, nutrient-rich lake near the fjord by Horten. It is bordered with cultivated fields…
Borrevannet is a 4 km long, nutrient-rich lake near the fjord by Horten. It is bordered with cultivated fields…
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Birdwatching Borrevannet and Møringa (Parking west side)
HortenBorrevannet is a 4 km long, nutrient-rich lake near the fjord by Horten. It is bordered with cultivated fields…
The outlet creek from Lake Borrevannet ends in the sea at Falkensten. This creek holds Dipper all year. In…
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Birdwatching Horten (Falkensten)
HortenThe outlet creek from Lake Borrevannet ends in the sea at Falkensten. This creek holds Dipper all year. In…
Møringa is a good vantage point for watching the migration of water- and seabirds out on the Oslo fjord. The…
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Birdwatching Horten (Møringa seawatch)
HortenMøringa is a good vantage point for watching the migration of water- and seabirds out on the Oslo fjord. The…
A shallow bay in the fjord, often holding resting divers, grebes, gulls and ducks. The beach can host resting…
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Birdwatching Horten (Steinbrygga)
HortenA shallow bay in the fjord, often holding resting divers, grebes, gulls and ducks. The beach can host resting…
It was in 1889 that Edvard Munch (1863-1944) spent the first of many summers in Åsgårdstrand. In 1898 he…
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Edvard Munch´s house in Åsgårdstrand
HortenIt was in 1889 that Edvard Munch (1863-1944) spent the first of many summers in Åsgårdstrand. In 1898 he…
The park has large, beautiful trees, lawns, walking paths, a music pavilion, duck pond and playground.
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Lystlunden Park
HortenThe park has large, beautiful trees, lawns, walking paths, a music pavilion, duck pond and playground.
Preus Museum offers visitors many exciting experiences within the expanded field of photography: from the…
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Preus museum
HortenPreus Museum offers visitors many exciting experiences within the expanded field of photography: from the…
Borre church was built in the 1100s and is one of the country's most interesting churches from the Middle…
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Borre Church
HortenBorre church was built in the 1100s and is one of the country's most interesting churches from the Middle…
Midgard Historical Centre is situated near the Borre burial mounds, which form one of Norway's most important…
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Midgard Historical Center
HortenMidgard Historical Centre is situated near the Borre burial mounds, which form one of Norway's most important…
Historians do not know the exact year when Nykirke church was built, but we have good reason to believe that…
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Nykirke church
HortenHistorians do not know the exact year when Nykirke church was built, but we have good reason to believe that…
"Gildehallen" - The Viking Hall, is a reconstruction of one of the Viking Age's large halls. It is newly found…
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Gildehallen - The Viking Hall
Horten"Gildehallen" - The Viking Hall, is a reconstruction of one of the Viking Age's large halls. It is newly found…
Bastøya Island is centrally located in the seaward approach to the inner parts of the Oslofjord, 4.5 km…
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Tufte Farm is suitable for events from 18-180 people. The staff tailor your arrangement with activities, food…
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Tufte Gård
HortenTufte Farm is suitable for events from 18-180 people. The staff tailor your arrangement with activities, food…
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Theatre Farm with family shows, animals and activities. Cuddle with the animals, jump in the hay or drive the…
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Buggegården - The Bugge Farm
HortenTheatre Farm with family shows, animals and activities. Cuddle with the animals, jump in the hay or drive the…
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By train
There are trains from Oslo to Skoppum, which is only 8 kilometres from Horten.
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By bus
There are several daily bus departures between Oslo and Horten. The journey takes about two hours.
There are also several local buses in the Horten area.
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By car
Horten is located 88 kilometres south of Oslo. From Oslo follow the E18 south and then either Rv310 or Rv306 to Horten.
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By boat
The Bastø ferries, which link Moss in Østfold to Horten in Vestfold, make up Norway's busiest ferry route. Travel time is 30 minutes, and the ferries run throughout the day.
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By plane
Sandefjord Airport Torp is 35 minutes away, and is the closest airport serving Horten. Oslo Airport Gardermoen lies north of Oslo and is approximately 1,5 hours away by car. Both airports offer several domestic and international flights.
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A day in Munch’s footsteps
With Oslo as a starting point, there are several historical places to visit to get a glimpse of Munch’s life and work.
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The walls come alive - it’s like stepping into a Viking history bubble
The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo are expanding with a brand new attraction – a wraparound video experience that brings history to life.
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The red landmarks of Norway
Even if they have different shapes and sizes, they usually have one thing in common.
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Cycling around the Oslofjord
Explore the Oslofjord from your bicycle. You’ll be surprised and charmed by idyllic spots, lovely beaches and the harbour villages along the coast.
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Eastern Norway
Ambitious architects and young chefs are taking Oslo to new heights. If that doesn’t make you dizzy enough, try hiking to Galdhøpiggen, Norway’s highest peak at 2469 metres above sea level.
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Sandefjord
Sandefjord boasts miles of coastline, as well as a rich historical heritage. Vikings have left their mark here, as has the whaling industry.
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