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Horten – a holiday to satisfy all the senses.
Horten is situated on the western shore of the Oslo Fjord, overlooking Jeløya and Moss. From the eastern shore you can also travel to Horten using the Bastø Ferry. Bask in the salt air, watch the seagulls as they follow the boat and know that you are crossing the fjord in a historical yet convenient way. This allows you to easily turn the visit into a holiday in Horten and Moss with additional experiences and cultural influences from neighbouring towns across the water.
A weekend trip to Horten can be rich in both culture and nature. Horten has a long history as a seafaring town and the Norwegian Navy's former main shipyard, Karljohansvern juts out across the water. You will find a number of museums and collections of historical marine items at the former navy base. The Marine Museum is the armed forces' national museum for marine history and follows the Norwegian Navy through the Danish union and more modern history.
At Karljohansvern you will also find the Preus Museum, which is the national photography museum. The historical collection is enormous and the curators manage to draw parallels between the past and the present by way of interesting exhibitions. You will also find the Local History Centre at Karljohansvern, telling contemporary stories using tableaux, photographs and documents.
Horten's proximity to the sea can also be experienced in other ways, such as taking a walk along the Coastal Path stretching from Svelvik to Helgeroa. Walking from Horten to Åsgårdstrand is a journey that takes approximately two hours, but that you can very well take all day over.
Halfway between the towns, you will find Midgard Historical Centre and Borre mound cemetery. Here you will find nine burial mounds from the period 600-900 AD, more than anywhere else in the world.
It is obvious that power and culture have been drawn to Horten since time immemorial. Throughout the year, Horten offers several music festivals and is particularly good at representing alternative music scenes, such as reggae and metal. Everyone is welcome.
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Best Western Horten Hotell
Jernbanegata 1, HortenLocated in the heart of Horten, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Borre Golf Course, Midgard Historical Centre, and Borre Church. Edvard Munch House and Kanalparken are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Horten Brygge
Strandpromenaden 2, HortenSituated in Horten, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Borre Golf Course, Midgard Historical Centre, and Borre Church. Edvard Munch House and Kanalparken are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Åsgårdstrand
Havnegata 6, HortenLocated in Asgardstrand, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Edvard Munch House and within 6 mi (10 km) of Borre Church and Midgard Historical Centre. Borre Golf Course and Notteroy Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Dal Gjestegaard
Dal Gård, Solerødveien 86, HortenSituated in a regional park, this aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Edvard Munch House, Borre Church, and Midgard Historical Centre. Borre Golf Course and Notteroy Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Vestby Hotell & Gjestegaard AS
Hytteveien 11, VestbySituated in Vestby, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Norwegian Outlet and within 6 mi (10 km) of Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Galleri Finsrud. Drobak Aquarium and Ski Shopping Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Quality Hotel Tonsberg
Ollebukta 3, TonsbergLocated in the heart of Tonsberg, this hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Notteroy Golf Club and within 12 mi (20 km) of Edvard Munch House and Borre Church. Midgard Historical Centre and Tjome Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Tønsberg Vandrerhjem
Dronning Blancas gate 22, TonsbergSituated in Tonsberg, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Notteroy Golf Club, Edvard Munch House, and Borre Church. Midgard Historical Centre is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.
Hotel Kong Carl
Torggata 9, SandefjordSituated in Sandefjord, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sandefjord Museum and The Whaling Monument. Bokeskogen Park and Bolgen Culture House are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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