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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…
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…
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…
Parts of the area are preserved in order to protect bird wild life and plants. Karljohansvern has developed…
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Karljohansvern
HortenParts of the area are preserved in order to protect bird wild life and plants. Karljohansvern has developed…
Lystlunden is the main park and sports complex in Horten, covering about 50 acres. The sculptures are by Arne…
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Lystlunden Park
HortenLystlunden is the main park and sports complex in Horten, covering about 50 acres. The sculptures are by Arne…
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…
Åsgårdstrand is best known as the place where "The girls on the bridge", Edvard Munch and Hans Heyerdahl…
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Åsgårdstrand
HortenÅsgårdstrand is best known as the place where "The girls on the bridge", Edvard Munch and Hans Heyerdahl…
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…
The altarpiece from 1665 was carved by Abel Schrøder. The altar is as old as the church itself, and the pulpit…
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Borre Church
HortenThe altarpiece from 1665 was carved by Abel Schrøder. The altar is as old as the church itself, and the pulpit…
The coastal trail runs for almost 17 km close to the shoreline, from Falkensten, Karljohansvern, Borre to…
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Borre coastal trail
HortenThe coastal trail runs for almost 17 km close to the shoreline, from Falkensten, Karljohansvern, Borre to…
"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…
The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2005. It was taken over by the town of Horten in 1962. The…
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Horten Church
HortenThe church celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2005. It was taken over by the town of Horten in 1962. The…
Pilgrims from all the Nordic countries came here. The Reformation in 1536 put an official stop to the catholic…
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Løvøy Chapel
HortenPilgrims from all the Nordic countries came here. The Reformation in 1536 put an official stop to the catholic…
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…
Annex church to Borre church. Fully restored in 1686. The congregation of Nykirke took over responsibility for…
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Nykirke church
HortenAnnex church to Borre church. Fully restored in 1686. The congregation of Nykirke took over responsibility for…
Bishop Håkon Andersen laid the foundation stone in May 1988 and the church, made in concrete, was finished in…
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Skoppum Work Church
HortenBishop Håkon Andersen laid the foundation stone in May 1988 and the church, made in concrete, was finished in…
Tufte Farm is suitable for events from 18-180 people. The staff tailor your arrangement with activities, food…
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Tufte Gård
NykirkeTufte Farm is suitable for events from 18-180 people. The staff tailor your arrangement with activities, food…
Architects: Eva & Bernt Mejlænder from Moss. Most of the church interior is gifts from various companies,…
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Åsgårdstrand Church
HortenArchitects: Eva & Bernt Mejlænder from Moss. Most of the church interior is gifts from various companies,…
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…
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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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