Midgard historisk senter, Horten

Name: Midgard historisk senter
Address: Birkelyveien 9, Horten, 3184, Norway
Telephone: +47 33 07 18 50

#6 among attractions in Horten

Historical place, Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Midgard historisk senter (address: Birkelyveien 9) is a place located in Horten (Vestfold county) and belongs to the category of historical place, museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 89 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 59°23'6"N latitude and 10°27'60"E longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Borre kirke (archaeological site, 7 min walk), Borre Golfbane (golf, 35 min walk), Horten Bibliotek (library, 57 min walk).

Coordinates: 59°23'6"N, 10°27'60"E

Address

Birkelyveien 9Horten 3184 Norway

Contact

+47 33 07 18 50

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Midgard historisk senter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borre Golfbane, Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Tordenskiold Oak, Bastøy.

1.4 miNW
Golf
Borre Golfbane
35 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of Vestfold County, Norway, Borre Golfbane stands out as a premier golfing destination. This lush golf course is celebrated for its impeccable fairways and challenging layout, offering both seasoned players and beginners an unforgettable...
2.9 miN
Museum, Military museum, Maritime museum
Royal Norwegian Navy Museum, Horten
74 min walk • The Royal Norwegian Navy Museum is a museum documenting the history of the Royal Norwegian Navy. It is located at the former main naval base of Karljohansvern in Horten. The museum was founded by C.F. Klinck on 24 August 1853.
3.3 miN
Tree
Tordenskiold Oak, Horten
85 min walk • The Tordenskiold Oak in Kjølhalskogen in Horten, Norway is one of the oldest trees in Norway. The tree trunk is very hollow, so the tree is almost split in two. The oak was protected by a royal decree on December 9, 1921. It is not possible to say how old the tree is, but it goes for at least 800, maybe close to 1,000 years.
2.3 miE
Island
Bastøy
58 min walk • One of the main attractions on Bastøy Island is the Bastøy Prison, which is known for its unique approach to incarceration. The prison operates on the principles of rehabilitation and has gained international recognition for its progressive methods.
~1440 ftSW
Archaeological site
Borre kirke
7 min walk • Borre mound cemetery forms part of the Borre National Park at Horten in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. It is the largest burial mound site in Northern Europe. Borre National Park is home to the most extensive collection of king's graves in Scandinavia. It is home to seven large and 21 smaller burial mounds.
5.7 miNE
Art gallery, Cafe, Park
Alby gård, Jeløya
146 min walk • Alby gård is the oldest farm in Jeløya in Moss, Norway. The farm has roots back to early Viking Age. The main building was given its present shape after a fire in 1866, and in 1963 the municipality bought the farm of the last private owner, shipowner Biørn Biørnstad.
2.9 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Preus museum, Horten
75 min walk • Preus Museum is the national museum for photography located in Horten, Norway. Preus Museum was founded in 1976 by Leif Preus and the members of the Preus family as a private museum. The collection was acquired by the Norwegian government in 1995.
3 miN
Forts and castles
Karljohansvern, Horten
76 min walk • Karjohansvern at Horten was the main base for the Royal Norwegian Navy from 1850 to 1963.
4.1 miN
Forts and castles
Norske Løve Fortress
105 min walk • Norske Løve is the name of a 19th-century fortress built from 1852 to 1859 to protect Karljohansvern naval station at Horten in Norway.
2.3 miS
59°21'8"N • 10°28'3"E
Munchs hus, Åsgårdstrand
58 min walk • Museum
5.2 miNE
Lighthouse
Gullholmen Lighthouse
133 min walk • Gullholmen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Moss in Viken, Norway. The lighthouse is located in the outer Oslofjord, off the island Jeløya. It was established in 1894, and replaced by a light in 1984.